Multi Media Technician

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Multimedia Technician, based in Scottish Fire and Rescue Headquarters on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will design and produce digitised, interactive, electronic based learning material for training purposes to SFRS Personnel ensuring compliance with SFRS policy, procedure and practice and legislative requirements. This will include the use of storyboarding and utilisation of 2 and 3D graphical authoring tools.

Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of an HNC qualification in graphic arts or comparable knowledge gained through professional development/experience.

To be successful in this role you are expected to have a sound knowledge and demonstrable experience of digital learning production, knowledge and understanding of Graphic Software including (but not limited to) Adobe Creative Suite' and Adobe Captivate'.

Applicants are required to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a flexible approach, the ability to follow instructions and work unsupervised and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack. 

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk .

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.