Technical Coordinator: Media

Economicsnetwork; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London seeks a Technical Coordinator to lead a dynamic team focusing on media disciplines. Responsibilities include managing teams, resource provision, and maintaining high standards in teaching practices. Ideal candidates have extensive media experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the media industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in digital platforms for communication and teaching.
• Knowledge of digital design and immersive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technical teams across various media areas.
• Oversee resource management and ensure high-quality teaching.
• Stay updated with developments in learning, teaching, and media technologies.

Skills

Digital competency

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Specialist knowledge in media industry

Job description

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Coordinator to lead a dynamic technical team across our media subject areas.

Based at the London College of Fashion East Bank campus, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of specialist technical teams working across subject areas that include Digital 3D, Creative Computing, AI, Digital Media, Photography, Moving Image and Hair & Makeup. You will work closely with course and technical teams in the planning and delivery of high-quality technical teaching to students, overseeing workshops, resource provision and associated policies and procedures. Additionally, you will manage resources and budgets effectively, ensuring the smooth running of all services.

This is a challenging role that requires experience of pedagogical approaches and industry practice. You will also stay up to date with new developments in learning and teaching, as well as existing and emerging media technologies, building on your established knowledge and expertise.

About you

We are looking for an individual with extensive experience and an understanding of the media industry and subject areas.

You will possess specialist knowledge in at least one relevant field and demonstrate a strong digital competency, with evidence of expertise in using digital platforms for communication, creativity, collaboration, and teaching and learning.

You will also need key understanding of specialist areas such as digital design, creative computing, AI, DTP, and immersive technologies including VR, AR, and MR.

Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities are essential, as is a collaborative approach to your work.

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.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

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Closing date: 15^th June 2025, 23:55.

Our culture

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.

£43,762 to £52,246 per annum