Posted 08 June, 2026

Broadcast Engineering Trainer

BBC

Worcester, GBR, WR11 4YB Hybrid Fixed Term

Salary: £48,000 to £58,000 Annually

Reference: 43276

JOB DETAILS

JOB REF: 43276
JOB BAND: D
JOB TITLE: Broadcast Engineering Trainer
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 Month Attachment or 12 Month FTC, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: BBC Academy
LOCATION: Worcester - Wood Norton with hybrid working. (2-3 days in the office)
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £48,000 - £58,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

CLOSING DATE: 23:59 on Friday the 19th of June 2026

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Interview Process

2 x 1 hour interviews

1st Stage Interview will be a technical interview and will include a 15 min presentation (Proposed interview dates = 29th & 30th of June)
2nd Stage Interviews will comprise of Values and Behaviours Competency-based interviews. (Proposed interview dates = 14th & 15th July)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As a Broadcast Engineering Trainer, you will play an important part in keeping the BBC on air by developing the next generation of broadcast engineers. You will work with a wide range of broadcasting technologies across TV, Radio and Online, and you will help learners build the practical skills needed to operate, maintain and support the BBC’s production and distribution systems.

Based at Wood Norton, you will work closely with a highly experienced team who use cutting edge equipment to deliver high quality training. You will contribute to the full training lifecycle from planning and design to delivery, assessment and ongoing support. You will also help strengthen how we work by refreshing course content, introducing new ideas and maintaining high technical standards across all training activity.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

This role sits within the BBC Academy Delivery Team, a group dedicated to developing the skills that support the BBC’s creative, editorial and technical excellence. As part of this, the Broadcast Engineering Training team at Wood Norton plays a unique role in strengthening the technical capability behind the BBC’s TV, Radio and Online services.

At Wood Norton, you will join a welcoming and collaborative team with deep industry experience and a strong commitment to sharing knowledge. The site offers specialist training facilities and modern broadcast technology, creating an environment that supports hands‑on learning and continual development.

You will be part of a team that values curiosity, professional growth and high technical standards, and you will work alongside experts who are passionate about raising capability right across the BBC. Being part of the Academy Delivery Team means contributing to the wider mission of equipping BBC staff with the skills they need to innovate, adapt and deliver world‑class content.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

· Deliver high quality technical training across a range of broadcast engineering subjects, including Audio and TV fundamentals, IP and networking, and studio or gallery operations.
· Prepare and set up equipment, facilities and training spaces to ensure courses run smoothly and to a high standard.
· Support learners throughout their training, offering guidance, feedback and encouragement to help them build confidence and capability.
· Contribute to the maintenance, configuration and improvement of the technical infrastructure at the Wood Norton site.
· Work closely with colleagues in the Academy Delivery Team to keep course content current, accurate and aligned with the BBC’s technical requirements.
· Bring insight from industry developments to help strengthen training materials and ensure they reflect modern broadcast practice.
· Share knowledge openly within the team, supporting a collaborative environment where expertise is developed and maintained.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

General Broadcasting Engineering Skills
· Audio Engineering — sound, audio connections, microphones, speakers, mixers etc.
· Video Engineering — TV basics, cameras, lenses, video signals, SD, HD, Ultra HDTV, colour, cabling etc.

Networking
· Understanding of core Ethernet/IP networks and protocols — types of networks, network layers, unicast, broadcast, multicast, cables, WiFi, routing and routers, switches, etc.
· Understanding of practical networking systems such as MikroTik and Cisco, ability to create WAN, LAN, Wifi, VLANs, routing, use of DHCP, DNS, Firewalls and NAT
· Understanding of PTP and network timing
· Understanding of Wireshark and decoding network packets
· Experience of carrying out, and raising changes using a recognised ITSM tool.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

Audio and Video Skills
· Audio over IP
· Underlying concepts
· Multicasting, PTP, Livewire Dante
· Analogue audio engineering skills
· Digital Audio (AES3) engineering skills
· Video over IP

· Understanding of SMPTE 2022 and SMPTE 2110 standards

Broadcast Systems Experience
· BBC Broadcasting Systems and Practice
· BNCS
· Maintenance and installation skills
· Experience of working with broadcast production environments, studios or galleries
· Awareness of emerging technologies within broadcast engineering and IP‑based production workflows

Training and Learning Delivery
· Training experience would be desirable, but this can be developed
· A desire to train, with clear communication skills and the ability to demonstrate both online and in person
· Experience delivering technical training, coaching or mentoring
· Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to learners with different levels of knowledge
· Confidence in creating or adapting learning materials to meet training objectives

Professional and Personal Qualities
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and learners
· A collaborative approach with a willingness to share knowledge and support team development
· Project work experience
· A deep interest in technology and a desire to learn more

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

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