Technician in Visual Arts & Media

Chichester College Group; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15% pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discount schemes with partners

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Haywards Heath College is seeking a Technician in Visual Arts & Media to support teaching staff, manage the learning environment, and ensure equipment is ready for lessons. You will maintain stock, uphold health and safety standards, and handle purchasing tasks to keep spaces operational.

The role offers collaboration across visual arts and media subjects, contributing to a high-performing department with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Reliability and enthusiasm as a team player.
• Level 2 literacy and numeracy.
• Strong communication across diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff with technical and administrative tasks.
• Manage day-to-day operation of the environment, equipment and teaching resources.
• Ensure environments are clean and safe and comply with health and safety guidelines.
• Process purchase orders and maintain stock levels of materials.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Job description

Technician in Visual Arts & Media
HH2076

Do you want to join a successful, energetic, ambitious and hard-working Visual Arts and Media department in Mid-Sussex?

As our Technician in Visual Arts & Media you will:

• Support the department’s teaching staff with technical and administrative tasks
• be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the environment, equipment and teaching resources
• ensure that all environments are clean and safe to use and that health and safety guidelines are adhered to
• process purchase orders and maintain stock levels on material

What we can offer you in this role:

• Haywards Heath College has established itself as a high-performing facilitator of outstanding provision of both visual arts and media-based subjects
• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• We actively encourage applications from those seeking part-time roles, job shares, or other flexible working arrangements. Whether you're balancing caring responsibilities, pursuing personal goals, or simply seeking a healthier rhythm between life and work, we're here to support you.

What you will bring to the role:

• To be a reliable and enthusiastic team player
• Relevant industry and / or subject knowledge
• Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in literacy and numeracy
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all levels

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Local Government Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term-Time-Only roles).
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

The working pattern for this role will be discussed at interview.