Variable Hours Technician – Art & Design (3D)

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Kingston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent local educational institution in Kingston is looking for a Variable Hours Technician to support curriculum delivery in art and design. The role requires expertise in various art disciplines and managing health and safety regulations. The position offers flexible working hours and a commitment to professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development and training

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Skills in maintaining classrooms and workshops.
• Experience in providing technical support for exhibitions.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classrooms, studios and workshops.
• Provide technical support for exhibitions.
• Assist in planning and installation of exhibitions.

Skills

High-level skills in art and design

Up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Experience using Microsoft applications

Education

Level 4 or above qualification in a relevant specialism

Job description

Overview

The School of Creative Industries at Kingston College is seeking a Variable Hours Technician to provide general technical support for effective curriculum delivery across a range of art and design subjects and specialist equipment with a particular focus on 3D design and Sculpture. This role will be based mainly within the Art and Design Section, although it remains part of a larger curriculum support team with a requirement to fulfil wider obligations within the School when needed. This will involve working with other technicians, equipment, administrative staff, lecturers and students to ensure effective delivery of high quality part-time and full-time education to students in the School.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classrooms, studios and workshops to ensure robust health and safety requirements are met and that all users are familiar with the use of equipment.
• Provide technical support for exhibitions as required and assist and/or manage the planning, installation and take down of these.

Qualifications and Skills

• High-level skills across one or more areas of art and design and ideally hold a Level 4 or above qualification in a relevant specialism.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations.
• Experience of effectively using Microsoft applications including the Adobe suite.

Location and Working Pattern

Working days and hours are flexible and may vary throughout the academic year depending on the needs of the School. It is anticipated that a requirement for 3 full days, term-time, or equivalent, will be needed for the remainder of this academic year.

Closing Date

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 16th September 2025.

Benefits

There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is pro-rated for part time staff.

Equality, Safeguarding and About Us

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.