Studio Manager – Sculpture, Photography and Computational Arts

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London is seeking a Studio Manager to join our team at Camberwell College of Arts. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in the delivery of our Sculpture, Photography, and Computational Arts Programme.

Operating as a key member of the Programme Team, you will utilise your technical and subject specialist knowledge to proactively facilitate and coordinate the flow of learning activities within studios and workshops for the Sculpture, Photography and Computational Arts Programme. You will also line manage and support a group of Specialist Technicians, ensuring a collaborative and supportive team environment. Working closely with Programme Directors and Course Leaders, you will ensure effective technical resource arrangements and progressive working relationships across the Courses developing a culture of mediated and facilitated cross-programme engagement to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration.

Additionally, you will actively engage with the subject ethos and academic ambition within the Programme. Your expertise and insights will contribute to the continual development of technical resources and learning activities, creating a positive and inclusive experience for both students and staff within a nurturing learning environment.

About you

You will possess a BA (or equivalent qualification) in either Art, Design, Performance, or a related field, with specialist knowledge relevant to the designated Programme area, as well as experience of Fine Art making within the specialism of the role. Additionally, you should possess experience in people and resource management, with a strong understanding of organisational and coordination skills to ensure efficient utilisation of technical resources. Familiarity with the Higher Education environment, academic cycles, and contemporary pedagogic practices is essential. Moreover, your ability to collaborate effectively with academic and technical colleagues in your relevant subject area will be crucial.

You will possess excellent communication skills, along with the ability to adapt your message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible manner. As a leader, you should be able to motivate and guide your team effectively, setting clear objectives and managing performance. Strong coordination skills will be essential to ensure the effective co-delivery of engaging and impactful learning experiences.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in early August 2023.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Aruna Dhinakaran, Resourcing Assistant at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: 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 is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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