Technician Demonstrator (Modelmaking and 3D Design)

Arts University Bournemouth; Poole; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Arts University Bournemouth Technical Services is seeking a Technician Demonstrator to support students in modelmaking, prototyping and digital manufacturing.

The role is 3 days per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with inductions, demonstrations and workshops while promoting safe and sustainable practices. You will work with Rhino 3D, laser cutting and 3D printing and help maintain facilities.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in modelmaking, fabrication or a related discipline.
• Ability to work in a busy higher education workshop.
• Strong communication and workshop safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support in modelmaking, prototyping, fabrication and digital manufacturing.
• Deliver inductions, demonstrations and workshops promoting safe and sustainable practices.
• Maintain facilities and equipment, support exhibitions and collaborative projects.
• Help students realise ambitious creative ideas.

Skills

Modelmaking

Prototyping

Digital fabrication

Tools

Rhino 3D

Laser cutting

3D printing

Autodesk Fusion

Job description

Technician Demonstrator (Modelmaking and 3D Design)

Technical Services

Salary: £17,945per annum (pro rated)

22 hours per week, permanent

PostType: Part Time

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 08 November 2026

InterviewDate: Wednesday 02 December 2026

Reference: AD1695

Our statutory commitments

AUB is committed to meeting its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and to securing lawful freedom of speech and academic freedom in accordance with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding . We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Technician Demonstrator to join our team for 3 days per week, working on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. As an integral member of our Technical Services team, you will support students across a range of creative disciplines through expert technical guidance, practical demonstrations and workshop support. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic higher education environment where traditional craftsmanship meets cutting-edge digital manufacturing technologies.

You will provide specialist support in modelmaking, prototyping, fabrication and digital manufacturing, helping students develop projects from concept through to finished outcome. Using your expertise in workshop practices, materials, laser cutting, 3D printing and CAD software, particularly Rhino 3D, you will deliver inductions, demonstrations and workshops while promoting safe and sustainable working practices. You will also play a key role in maintaining specialist facilities and equipment, supporting exhibitions and collaborative projects, and helping students realise ambitious creative ideas.

The ideal candidate will have practical experience in modelmaking, fabrication or a related discipline, strong technical problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities. Experience with digital fabrication technologies, workshop equipment and health and safety procedures is essential, while knowledge of Autodesk Fusion, mould-making, casting, finishing techniques or interactive modelmaking would be advantageous . Above all, you will be enthusiastic about sharing your knowledge, supporting student learning and contributing to an innovative and collaborative technical team.

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub .

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered.

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must thereforedemonstratetheir right to work in the UK without sponsorship.