Broadcast Technician

Fancy an adventure… its a mixture of international travel, wildlife photography and Broadcast System Support.

Not many people have the opportunity to visit the Falkland Islands, but we’re able to offer you this fantastic opportunity as part of the BFBS team alongside the military community. As part of BFBS Technology, you’ll join our small team in the Falklands to provide broadcast support to our systems. If you have a broad range of skills with the ability to support the full broadcast chain from the microphone to the transmitter, then it could be you

This is an entry-level opportunity, so we’re looking for someone who has an interest and understanding in some aspect of broadcast technology, such as radio studios, transmission and distribution systems, satellite communication systems, IT and networking and content streaming. You will also understand enough about IT to be able to reconfigure a PC Network Interface.

In support of our assets across the Falkland Islands, your commute to work will range from a twenty-minute walk to several hours in a helicopter If you know your FM from your DVB-T and your DTH from your VOD, this could be the job for you.

You’ll be living and working alongside the military, so you’ll need a positive and flexible approach to life and to work. This is a tax free role, with accommodation included and is a fixed term contract until the end of March 2026.

Why work for us?

BFBS is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are committed to looking after our people, helping them to develop their skills and build successful careers.

What we offer

We offer a competitive employee benefits package that has been designed to support your health and well-being, and care for you financially. This includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible/hybrid working, family friendly policies and an employee assistance programme.

We are a modern, vibrant and forward-thinking organisation and attract talented people to join and develop at BFBS, where we strive to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment where everyone can contribute, learn and be themselves. We have a number of networks run by our community of colleagues, including Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.