Design and Fabrication Laboratory Supervisor

NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti; Slough; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

NABA London Here East is launching a new campus in London and seeks a Design and Fabrication Laboratory Supervisor to lead lab activities, ensure safety, and support teaching delivery. The role focuses on organizing laboratories, guiding students, and coordinating equipment and resources in a dynamic design education setting.

You will report to the London School Director and work on-site at Here East, contributing to the student experience from day one and helping to shape laboratory practices

Qualifications

• Degree in Product Design or Industrial Design or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years in workshop or laboratory environments within design education.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication materials, tools, and prototyping techniques.
• Fluency in English (C1/C2) written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in model making, prototyping, and fabrication processes.
• Coordinate laboratory scheduling with Academic Planning.
• Manage procurement, stock levels, and disposal of materials.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in labs.

Skills

Technical skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Lab operations

Inventory management

Procurement

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Education

Degree in Product Design or Industrial Design or related discipline

Tools

Fabrication tools

Prototyping techniques

Job description

Design and Fabrication Laboratory Supervisor

NABA London Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London

About NABA London

NABA London is the first international campus of Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, opening in East London in October 2026.

Combining Italian design heritage with London’s creative industries, NABA London will offer an international, studio-based learning environment for students across art, design, fashion, and creative disciplines.

Located at Here East in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the new campus represents an exciting opportunity to join a growing institution at launch stage and contribute to shaping the student experience from day one.

Programmes delivered at NABA London are validated by Regent's University London.

The Design and Fabrication Laboratory Supervisor will report directly to the London School Director and Head of Education and will play a key role in supporting teaching activities, laboratory operations, student development, and health & safety compliance within NABA London laboratories.

About the Role

The Design and Fabrication Laboratory Supervisor will support the delivery of academic activities by ensuring the effective organization, management, and maintenance of laboratories, materials, and equipment. The role involve providing technical assistance to students and faculty, coordinating laboratory planning, supporting events and academic projects, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected candidate will guide and supervise students in model making, prototyping, and fabrication processes across design laboratories.

Laboratory Planning

• Coordinate laboratory scheduling in collaboration with Academic Planning according to academic timetables and independent study sessions.
• Support academic, promotional, and student events including Open Days, exhibitions, fashion shows, and student welcoming activities.
• Provide guidance on laboratory equipment and technical resources available for teaching activities.

Materials & Procurement

• Manage procurement processes for materials, consumables, and laboratory supplies.
• Monitor stock levels, inventories, storage organization, and material disposal procedures.
• Ensure efficient allocation and lifecycle management of laboratory resources.

Equipment Management

• Support ordinary and extraordinary maintenance activities of laboratory equipment.
• Coordinate repairs, servicing, and procurement of new equipment within assigned budgets.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety regulations applicable to educational laboratory environments.
• Promote and implement safe working procedures for students and staff.
• Supervise waste disposal processes, including special and hazardous materials where applicable.

Technical & Academic Support

• Provide technical assistance to students and faculty during lessons, workshops, and project development.
• Support students in the realization of practical and creative projects.
• Collaborate with academic staff to guarantee the effective delivery of course activities.

Specific Expertise

• Technical guidance in materials, fabrication techniques, and prototyping processes.
• Supervision of student model realization and workshop activities.
• Oversight of special waste disposal coordination across campus laboratories.
• Training students on laboratory safety procedures and equipment usage.

Preferred Background

• Degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in workshop or laboratory environments within design education.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication materials, tools, and prototyping techniques.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical & Organizational Skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage laboratory operations efficiently in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Experience in inventory management, procurement, and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluency in English (C1/C2 level), written and spoken.

Additional languages are considered a plus.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Contract Type: Consultant

Compensation range: £ 45 - 50 per hour

Workplace: London (Here East)

Working Pattern: On-site

Why Join NABA London?

Joining NABA London offers the opportunity to be part of the launch of a new international creative institution in London.

You will gain exposure across student recruitment, admissions, CRM management, applicant engagement, and enrolment operations while working within a collaborative and internationally connected environment.