Art Shop Technician

University of the West of England; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progressive pay rates

Generous annual leave

Career average pension schemes

Retail savings

Onsite nursery

Training and personal development

Job summary

UWE Bristol's City Campus in Bristol is seeking an organised Art Shop Technician to support Teaching and Learning within Technical Services. You will prepare materials for students, assist with events and exhibitions, and help maintain a welcoming, well-organised Art Shop environment.

You will advise staff and students on materials and equipment, support stock control and routine operations, and contribute to safe working practices and administration across the service.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent customer experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to advise on materials and equipment for staff and students.
• Organised, approachable and committed to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of the Art Shop, including material prep and stock control.
• Assist with events and exhibitions and contribute to admin across the service.
• Provide guidance to staff and students on appropriate materials and equipment and maintain safe working practices.

Skills

Customer service

Retail systems knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

About This Role

We are looking for an organised, practical and customer-focused Art Shop Technician to join Technical Services within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment at City Campus. This Grade D role supports teaching, learning and research by helping ensure our shop, materials and processes operate smoothly and effectively for students, staff and the wider technical team.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the Arts Shop - you will prepare materials for students, support routine operational procedures, and contribute to a positive and well-organised customer experience for users of the Art Shop and associated systems.

You will provide advice and support to staff and students, both verbally and in writing, helping them make effective and appropriate use of materials, tools and equipment. You will also support stock ordering, storage and control of materials and consumables, undertake routine maintenance and defect reporting, and contribute to efficient administration across the service – including assisting with the administration and logistics required for events and exhibitions. You will also help maintain safe working practices through cleaning, preparation, specialist waste management and appropriate escalation of issues.

As part of the wider Technical Services team, you will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative and continuously improving service. You will be expected to engage in professional development, keep up to date with relevant technical and health and safety requirements, and support the development of the technical department for the benefit of students and staff.

About You

You will have demonstrable experience of delivering excellent customer experience in a retail environment, with a good working knowledge of physical and digital retail systems. You will be able to provide advice and guidance on appropriate materials and equipment, while helping maintain a welcoming and safe environment for users of the facility.

You will be someone who is organised, approachable and practical, with a commitment to safe working, inclusive practice and good service. You will enjoy supporting students and staff, contributing to smooth day-to-day operations, and working as part of a technical team that values collaboration, improvement and professional development.

A qualification in a technical or practical field, such as certification or GCSE equivalent, would be desirable.

Where is this role based?

The post is based at our City Campus in Bristol city centre which comprises of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island and Watershed and is home toUWE Bristol'screative and cultural subjects.

Why UWE Bristol

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

• We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We are proud to be part of a dynamic, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Luisa Holder on 0117 328 4762 or email: [e-mail]

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Bower Ashton Campus.

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week .

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for all of your time.

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.