Art & Design Technician

The Methodist Church in Britain; Marshfield; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

EV and cycle-to-work schemes

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site gyms

Lifestyle discounts and staff perks

Professional development and career进

Zusammenfassung

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking a Technician to support art and visual arts learning. You will prepare materials, set up studios, and assist with practical student projects and exhibitions. The role is full-time (37 hours weekly across 52 weeks) and involves working closely with teaching staff.

A Level 3 qualification in art or a related subject, or equivalent experience, is required. Responsibilities include maintaining studios and workshops, monitoring supplies, and ensuring

Qualifikationen

• Good understanding of art materials, tools, equipment and creative processes.
• Strong organisational skills and effective management of resources.
• Good communication skills and confidence supporting staff and students.
• Proactive, flexible approach, working independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of health and safety, including safe use of tools and materials.
• Creative mindset and enthusiasm for supporting students' artistic development.

Aufgaben

• Prepare art materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons and workshops.
• Support staff and students with creative projects across art and visual arts.
• Set up and maintain studios, workshops and specialist learning spaces.
• Assist with the safe use of art equipment, materials and practical processes.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies and keep storage areas organised.
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance and checks of equipment and workspaces.
• Support student exhibitions, displays, creative projects and college events.
• Keep studios and workshops safe, tidy and ready for teaching.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe handling and storage of materials.
• Work closely with teaching staff on practical learning.

Kenntnisse

Art materials understanding

Organisation

Communication

Proactive & teamwork

Health & safety

Creative mindset

Ausbildung

Level 3 in art or related subject

Jobbeschreibung

This technician post supports art and visual arts learning at Wiltshire College & University Centre, helping staff and students use specialist equipment, materials and facilities. Core work covers preparing materials, setting up and maintaining studios and workshops, and assisting with practical student projects and exhibitions. The role is full-time, 37 hours a week over 52 weeks, and works closely with teaching staff. A Level 3 qualification in art or a related subject, or equivalent experience, is needed.

What the job involves

• Prepare art materials, tools and equipment for practical lessons and workshops
• Support staff and students with creative projects across art and visual arts
• Set up and maintain studios, workshops and specialist learning spaces
• Assist with the safe use of art equipment, materials and practical processes
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies and keep storage areas organised
• Carry out routine cleaning, maintenance and checks of equipment and workspaces
• Support student exhibitions, displays, creative projects and college events
• Keep studios and workshops safe, tidy and ready for teaching
• Follow health and safety procedures, including safe handling and storage of materials
• Work closely with teaching staff on practical learning

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in art, fine art, art and design, visual arts or a related subject, or equivalent knowledge and experience

Experience

• Practical experience in an art, design, studio or workshop environment

Skills & knowledge

• Good understanding of art materials, tools, equipment and creative processes
• Strong organisational skills and effective management of resources
• Good communication skills and confidence supporting staff and students
• Proactive, flexible approach, working independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of health and safety, including safe use of tools and materials
• Creative mindset and enthusiasm for supporting students' artistic development

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including children's barred list

What’s offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days, including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Free on-site gyms
• Lifestyle discounts and additional staff perks
• Professional development and career progression