Technical Coordinator (Lime Grove)

Company

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.

Mission

If you offer technical skills and experience in Art & Design this position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role supporting pre-degree studies students at Lime Grove, on a part time 0.8 FTE basis. Housed in a beautiful 19th-century building in West London, our Lime Grove site offers a creative learning space for pre-degree students.

The facilities at Lime Grove include:

• 3D Digital Fabrication – 3D printing, scanning, vac forming and plastics
• Casting – clay and plaster work and mould making (including small sampling kiln for small ceramic work)
• Printmaking (including basic textiles sublimation printing) screen printing, etching & relief and mono printing
• Performance spaces
• Stitch & knit – access to sewing & knitting machines, weaving looms,
• 3D Fabrication – wood & metal

As a Technical Coordinator, you will support the practical delivery of technical workshops and student learning activities, using your specialist subject knowledge to facilitate and coordinate the students’ practical work. You will oversee the safe operation and management of designated technical resources and will also line manage and support a group of Specialist and Support Technicians with student learning activities.

What we offer:

• 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
• Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
• Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment
• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
• Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme
• In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
• Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more
• Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

Profile

• BA level qualifications in Art & Design or equivalent Industry level experience is essential.
• Demonstrable practical knowledge of H&S, COSHH, Risk Assessment and safe working practices is equally important.
• You will also need proven experience and/or qualifications in a wide range of making technologies, including an understanding of emerging digital technologies and digital developments within art & design practices.