Technician

Fashion Retail Academy; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Retail Academy is seeking a skilled Technician for a permanent position to provide learning support for students in fashion design courses. This role involves ensuring that workshops are equipped and running efficiently while supporting students in their practical skills development. Ideal candidates will have industry experience in pattern cutting and garment construction, along with excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Funded professional qualifications

Flexible leave options including around-the-world trip after five years

Market-leading family-friendly pay

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in pattern cutting and garment construction.
• Strong knowledge of machinery maintenance and relevant health and safety practices.
• Experience working in a design studio (commercial or educational) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality learning support to students.
• Ensure workshops and equipment are operational for classes.
• Collaborate with academic staff to create effective learning environments.

Skills

Pattern Cutting

Garment Construction

Styling

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Fashion-related degree or equivalent

Professional qualification in pattern cutting

Tools

Specialist Sewing Machines

Job description

Technician
Fashion Retail Academy (part of Education for Industry Group)
Permanent Contract commencing from 18 August 2025
39 hours per week, Term Time Only
Electra House – London, EC2M 6SE

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Technician to provide high-quality, efficient learning support to students studying fashion design, garment technology and visual communication & styling courses at the FRA. In this key role, you will work closely with academic staff to create an effective learning environment, supporting students in their practical skills development. You’ll ensure that our practical workshops and portable machinery are fully operational and equipped for classes, in line with course requirements. The ideal candidate will have industry-standard experience in pattern cutting, garment construction and styling, as well as expertise in equipment maintenance.

About you

• Qualifications:A fashion-related degree or equivalent is desirable, along with a professional qualification in pattern cutting.
• Experience:You’ll have proven experience in pattern cutting, using specialist sewing machines, and basic garment design and construction. Experience working in a design studio (commercial or educational) and styling is also desirable.
• Expertise:Strong knowledge of relevant machinery, including the ability to maintain and repair specialist sewing equipment, and a good understanding of related health and safety practices.
• Skills:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the flexibility to support a wide range of courses across the curriculum.
• Passion:A genuine interest in education and supporting young people, with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded professional qualifications including teacher training, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health

Salary:

£27,287.50 (actual salary) per annum (pro rata £29,500), subject to qualifications and experience

How to apply/Next Steps:

Create an account via our website, click 'Start Application', and submit your completed application form.Please note as we are an education provider, CVs are not accepted.You can find ourEFI Application Formhere.

Closing Date:

8am on Monday, 28 July 2025.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

1st Round Via MS Teams on Thursday 31 July
2nd Round In-Person at Electra House, Date TBC

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the FRA, visit ourwebsiteand refer to the job description.

Please [e-mail] further information.

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.