Art and Design Technician Salford, North West England, England
Job description
Art and Design Technician
Reference: SCCG2572 | Closing Date: 28/06/2023 | Interview Date: 03/07/2023
Salary: £20,984 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 37 | Location: Dronfield Road, M6 7FR
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Technician to join a dedicated, friendly and professional Creative Arts and Design department. We require an Art & Design/Design technician to provide support for a large diverse department with responsibilities across subject areas which include Fine Art, Textiles, Graphic Design, Photography, Product Design and Engineering.
The Art and Design Technician will provide practical and administrative support to the Art Department across all disciplines. The successful candidate will have a relevant Art and Design qualifications and previous experience of working with a wide variety of art materials and techniques; as well as familiarity with the practicalities of creating physical displays and mounting work for exhibitions and in preparation for moderation. Duties will include coordinating and preparing materials and resources for teaching sessions and helping to manage workflow in department workshop areas specifically in the setting up of our photographic darkroom for teaching, facilitating large format printing, coordinating printmaking activities (screen coating for example) and 3D workshop activities (overseeing safe working using power tools for example).
An essential part of the role will be to provide technical support in our 3D workshop for staff and student working with wood, metal, plastics or ceramics. As such, the successful candidate will have 3D workshop experience and be able to ensure health and safety requirements are met. A working knowledge of laser cutting would be advantageous.
Good communication and ICT skills are also required for administration duties such as stock control, processing orders, and assisting in meeting the needs of students and staff.
How to Apply
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Reason to Join Us:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 32 days plus Bank Holidays
- Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contributions
- A range of developmental & career opportunities including a dedicated hour per week for CPD
- Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and savings for high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas
- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and health cash plans
- Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year
- Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies
- 3pm finish on Fridays
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees
The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
