Studio Coordinator - Materials Lab (Metals)

Arts University Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading arts education institution in Plymouth is seeking a Studio Coordinator for the Materials Lab. The role involves overseeing day-to-day studio operations, supporting students, and coordinating activities. Candidates should have experience in a creative studio environment and knowledge of large-scale metalworking processes. Benefits include generous annual leave and various employee support programs. This is a fixed-term position requiring completion of an online application form.

Benefits

12 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Local gym discounts

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, demonstrating or supporting learning in a creative studio environment.
• Strong knowledge of large-scale metalworking processes including welding and fabrication.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day studio operations, maintaining a safe environment.
• Coordinate timetabled activity and support students during open-access sessions.
• Ensure the studio is adequately resourced with equipment and consumables.

Skills

Teaching experience in creative studio

Metals practitioner skills

Knowledge of metalworking processes

Health & Safety understanding

Communication skills

IT competence

Job description

Overview

Studio coordinator for Materials Lab, large metals. 14.8 hours per week, fixed‑term until 31 July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Run day‑to‑day studio operations, maintain safe and well‑maintained environment.
• Coordinate timetabled activity, deliver inductions and demonstrations, support students during open‑access sessions.
• Ensure studio is appropriately resourced, including equipment, consumables and technical support.
• Plan and deliver curriculum‑aligned activities with Technical Resource Manager and academic teams.
• Contribute to university‑wide technical workshops and enrichment activities.
• Monitor budgets, support exhibitions and recruitment events, contribute to ongoing improvements across wider technical resource provision.
• Act in hands‑on, student‑facing capacity that combines technical practice, studio oversight and collaborative curriculum support.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, demonstrating or supporting learning in a creative studio environment.
• Organised, proactive, skilled metals practitioner.
• Strong knowledge of large‑scale metalworking processes including welding, fabrication, plasma cutting, grinding, core bench skills.
• Enthusiasm for sharing technical expertise and supporting learner development.
• Confidence working with diverse range of students, delivering inductions, guiding safe and effective working practices.
• A solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a workshop environment.
• Strong planning, communication, resource‑management skills to ensure smooth studio operations.
• Positive, flexible attitude, strong IT competence.

Benefits

• 12 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, closure efficiency days.
• Employee Assistance Programme: counselling, menopause support, life coaching, legal advice, financial coaching.
• Generous Local Government scheme enrolment.
• Cycle to work scheme, discounted bus tickets, education sector retail offers, local gym discounts, staff discount site savings up to 10%.

Application

To apply, complete the online application form. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of a completed application.

Early applications encouraged, advert may close prior to listed closing date due to high levels of interest.

Safeguarding and compliance: DBS check required. Right to work in UK required. No visa sponsorship.