Cinematography Kit Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the team at Britain’s longest established and world-famous conservatoire for filmmakers. The school, now in its 70th anniversary year, is based in Covent Garden in the heart of London. LFS alumni include some veterans (Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Tak Fujimoto, Ann Hui) and famous younger filmmakers including Daina Pusic, Oliver Hermanus, Babak Jalali, and the creator of End of the F**king World, Jonathan Entwistle.  

LFS is one of only two film schools in the UK to have received ‘world leading’ institution status and funding from the Office for Students. 

Job Title:      Cinematography Kit Assistant

Contract:  Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

Salary/Benefits: £27,000 per annum, plus a comprehensive employee benefits package

Location: London WC2B 5PH

London Film School is seeking someone who is passionate about film and filmmaking and wants to play a key role in shaping the next generation of cinematographers and operators. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in camera and equipment for a global cohort of students, and to help them develop their awareness and confidence. You will combine technical ability, use problem solving skills and leverage your industry engagement and support students to achieve to the highest levels expected at the School.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, issue and maintain cinematography equipment.
• Support students, staff and visiting industry professionals.
• Carry out equipment checks and routine maintenance.
• Manage kit room stock, records and storage systems.
• Assist with equipment servicing and supplier liaison.
• Support teaching, workshops and film productions.
• Monitor developments in camera technology.
• Promote safe working practices across the department.

If you have hands-on experience with professional camera equipment, a passion for filmmaking and a talent for keeping things organised, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be proactive, approachable and excited to support students as they develop their craft using industry-standard equipment.

For further details about the role please visit our website https://lfs.org.uk/about/ where you can download a copy of the job description and our equal opportunities monitoring form.

We offer a highly competitive staff benefits package including 30 days leave per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), employer matched contributory pension scheme, season ticket and hardship loan schemes, professional development, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and a suite of family-friendly policies. 

To apply, please upload your CV, together with a supporting statement outlining how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role, plus the completed equalities monitoring form, by 9am on Thursday 5th November 2026.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you. We offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability, who meet the essential criteria for the role. [email protected]  

Applicants must be able to provide proof of their ongoing right to live and work in the UK. 

LFS is an equal opportunities employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we especially encourage applications from people who identify as disabled and/or identify as LGBTQIA, Black, Asian or are from minority ethnic backgrounds as these groups are under-represented at all levels of staff at LFS.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at London Film School. Our organisational values define what LFS stands for and what we believe in. They guide our purpose and direction and set the tone for a positive workplace culture. 

Our six values are:

·Innovation & Excellence

·Inclusivity & Respect

·Feedback & Collaboration

·Empathy, Accountability & Integrity

·Safe & Inclusive Spaces

·Kindness