Specialist Technician - Fashion & Print [BTN7719]

Chichester College Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Brighton is looking for a Print & Textiles Technician to join its Creative Industries team. This role involves supporting creative workshops, maintaining printing equipment, and ensuring health and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in print or textiles, a relevant Level 2 qualification, and a passion for creating a positive learning environment. The position offers a vibrant workplace that values inclusivity and supports personal growth.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 with service

Employee discount schemes

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in print, textiles, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of relevant equipment and techniques.
• Basic literacy and numeracy qualifications or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Support creative workshops and maintain print equipment.
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld.
• Help organize studio spaces and events.

Skills

Print industry experience

Expertise in textiles

Safety-conscious work practices

Organizational skills

Education

A Level 2 qualification in relevant subject

Tools

Screen-printing equipment

Sewing machines

Job description

Brighton Met College, part of the Chichester College Group

Specialist Technician - Fashion & Print [Ref : BTN7719]

Pro rata of £25,582 - £25,683 per annum (i.e. £18,199.91 - £18,271.77)

29 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Are you a skilled print or textiles professional looking for a rewarding career in FE?

Chichester College Group is seeking a passionate Print & Textiles Technician to join our vibrant and friendly Creative Industries team at Brighton Met. If you've been working in the print industry, textile production, or fashion manufacturing and want to share your expertise while developing your own skills, this could be your perfect next move.

Working as part of the technician team, you will keep displays up to date, be a key part of building and setting up the METFest End of Year show and help to organise studio spaces.

You'll be at the heart of our creative workshops, supporting the next generation of designers and makers. From preparing screen‑printing equipment and maintaining sewing machines to helping students bring their creative visions to life, every day will be different. You'll ensure our specialist facilities run smoothly, maintain health and safety standards, and work alongside talented teaching staff who are as passionate about print and textiles as you are.

You'll have hands‑on experience in print, textiles, or a related field, with a strong understanding of the relevant equipment and techniques. You'll be safety‑conscious, well‑organised, and comfortable working both independently and as part of our supportive team. A Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area and basic literacy and numeracy qualifications (or willingness to achieve these) are essential.

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including :

• Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service , plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term‑Time‑Only roles) and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
• Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.

We actively encourage applications from those seeking part‑time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we’re here to support you. Our roles are designed with adaptability in mind and at the heart of our people strategy is a commitment to an inclusive environment where different ways of working are not only accommodated but celebrated. If flexibility matters to you, you'll find a welcoming home here at CCG.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview