Technical Coordinator (Art & Design)

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in London seeks a part-time Technical Coordinator for Art & Design to support pre-degree studies students. The role involves facilitating technical workshops, managing resources, and ensuring safe working practices. Ideal candidates will have a BA in Art & Design or equivalent experience, along with practical knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• BA level qualifications in Art & Design or equivalent industry experience required.
• Demonstrable practical knowledge of H&S, COSHH, Risk Assessment.
• Proven experience in a wide range of making technologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Practical knowledge of H&S

Risk Assessment

Making technologies

Digital developments in art & design

Education

BA level qualifications in Art & Design

Job description

Technical Coordinator (Art & Design)

Part time
Permanent
£43,762 to £52,246 per annum, pro rata
Lime Grove

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) litho, screen, etching and mono painting
• Performance spaces

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 digital and emerging technologies and digital developments within art & design practices.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

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Closing date: 1 June 2025.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.