Technical Coordinator (Art & Design)

University of the Arts London; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 40.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave 34 days

Flexible working

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Parental Leave

LGPS pension

In-house training

Loans on travel and tech

Gym discounts

Student shows access

Descripción de la vacante

University of the Arts London’s Lime Grove campus in West London is seeking a Part-time Technical Coordinator (0.8 FTE) to support pre-degree design and art workshops. The role involves coordinating practical sessions and ensuring safety and equipment readiness.

You will oversee a range of making technologies including 3D printing, casting, printmaking and textiles, and line-manage Specialist and Support Technicians to assist student learning activities.

Formación

• BA in Art & Design or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven knowledge of H&S, COSHH, risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Experience with a wide range of making technologies and digital art tools.

Responsabilidades

• Support practical delivery of technical workshops and student learning activities.
• Oversee safe operation and management of designated technical resources.
• Line manage and support Specialist and Support Technicians with student activities.

Conocimientos

Health & Safety

COSHH

Risk assessment

Line management

Digital making technologies

Educación

BA in Art & Design

Herramientas

3D printing

3D scanning

Casting

Printmaking

Wood & metal work

Descripción del empleo

If you offer technical skills and experience in Art & Design this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role supporting pre-degree studies students at Lime Grove, on a part time 0.8 FTE basis.

Housed in a beautiful 19th-century building in West London, our Lime Grove site offers a creative learning space for pre-degree students.

The facilities at Lime Grove include:

• 3D Digital Fabrication - 3D printing, scanning, vac forming and plastics
• Casting - clay and plaster work and mould making (including small sampling kiln for small ceramic work)
• Printmaking (including basic textiles sublimation printing) screen printing, etching & relief and mono printing
• Performance spaces
• Stitch & knit – access to sewing & knitting machines, weaving looms,
• 3D Fabrication - wood & metal

As a Technical Coordinator, you will support the practical delivery of technical workshops and student learning activities, using your specialist subject knowledge to facilitate and coordinate the students’ practical work.

You will oversee the safe operation and management of designated technical resources and will also line manage and support a group of Specialist and Support Technicians with student learning activities.

About you

BA level qualifications in Art & Design or equivalent Industry level experience is essential.

Demonstrable practical knowledge of H&S, COSHH, Risk Assessment and safe working practices is equally important.

You will also need proven experience and/or qualifications in a wide range of making technologies, including an understanding of emerging digital technologies and digital developments within art & design practices.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact [e-mail]

What we offer

• 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
• Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
• Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
• Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
• In-house training and developmentincluding apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
• Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
• Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions