Technology Graduate (12 month Fixed Term Contract) - #2188032

STV Studios is partnering with Glasgow City Council’s Supporting Growth Fund to offer an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity for candidates who have completed higher education studies, to support a range of technology, systems and digital transformation projects across STV Studios.

If you hold an SCQF Level 7 qualification (HNC/HND) or above in Computer Science, Software Development, Data Science or a related discipline, and are currently unemployed, under-employed or facing redundancy, we’d love to hear from you.

As this role is supported through the Fund, specific eligibility criteria apply. Please see the full criteria below.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

This role is supported through Glasgow City Council’s Supporting Growth Fund and as a result, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Reside within the Glasgow City Council postcode boundary.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.
• Be unemployed, under-employed or facing redundancy. For the purposes of the Fund, under-employment may include working in a role that does not fully utilise your qualifications, skills or education, or working in temporary, freelance or part-time employment.
• Hold a qualification at SCQF Level 7 (HNC/HND) or above in Computer Science, Software Development, Data Science or a related discipline.

ABOUT US

STV’s exciting vision is to become Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than 70% of Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. STV has expanded its audience even further by introducing an audio division, with STV Radio - a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station – which launched in Jan’ 2026.

From bases across the UK, STV Studios is Scotland’s largest – and one of the UK’s leading – production groups, producing hundreds of hours of critically acclaimed, conversation-starting television every year. We're a family of production labels across every genre from documentary and factual, to entertainment and drama with bases in Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Brighton, and London. 

Recent productions include Two Cities Television’s gripping police drama Blue Lights for BBC One and Amadeus for Sky; Hello Halo's crafty competition series Game of Wool for Channel 4; STV Studios Drama series The Witness for Netflix; Tod Productions thriller Criminal Record for Apple TV; and The Travelling Auctioneers (BBC One) from North Star. A number of our formats are enjoyed by audiences overseas.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Graduate to join STV Studios’ Product & Innovation team on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Head of Product & Innovation, you will support a range of technology, systems and digital transformation projects across STV Studios.

The Technology Graduate will work closely with colleagues across the business, helping them get the most from our systems and technology. You’ll assist with technology rollouts, provide first line support and contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes, including Airtable, Limecraft and other production and business workflow solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing your technical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills within a dynamic media environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide first-line support for system and technology platform queries, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support colleagues with the adoption and use of new technologies and processes.
• Assist with user onboarding and training for business systems, including setting up accounts, managing permissions and supporting system configuration changes and updates.
• Help maintain business systems and workflows.
• Support the testing and rollout of new systems, tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with colleagues and external stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve issues and support system improvements.
• Create and maintain user guides and knowledge resources.
• Provide operational, administrative and project support to the Product & Innovation team.
• Support the evaluation and adoption of new technologies, including AI-enabled tools.
• Assist in any other aspects of the work of the company as reasonably required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A qualification at SCQF Level 7 (HNC/HND) or above in Computer Science, Software Development, Data Science or a related discipline is essential.
• Demonstrable experience of coding and/or using low-code tools through academic study, personal projects or previous work experience, using languages or platforms such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, Microsoft Power Platform or similar.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Comfortable providing training and support to users with varying levels of technical confidence.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to learn and use new technologies and platforms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, assess options and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues across different teams.
• A keen interest in content creation, film and television, AI technologies and emerging digital tools.

BENEFITS

There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you;

• 25 days paid annual leave and 9 public holidays per annum (pro rata)
• An extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
• Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
• Company pension contribution.
• Access to occupational health service.
• Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.

APPLY

To apply please email a full CV & cover letter to [email protected] by Friday 13 November 2026.

STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. 

Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing [email protected].