Alumni Fellow Technician Apprentice

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The opportunity

Looking for support while you develop your practice as an early-career creative?  Join us as an Alumni Fellow and gain practical experience while earning a Higher Education Assistant Technician apprenticeship.

We’re seeking UK Art and Design graduates to become Alumni Fellows. This role combines hands-on experience with professional development. You’ll contribute to our studio and workshop culture, inspiring and supporting students as they develop their creative practices.

As a peer and mentor, you’ll help students navigate their creative journeys and understand the professional world. Simultaneously, you’ll build your own expertise by working alongside experienced technicians, bridging the gap between students and staff.

About you

Eligibility for this role requires you to hold a BA in an Art, Design, or Performance related field of study.  You’ll also need to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of this role. UAL are unable to act as visa sponsors for this position. You must also meet the full apprenticeship eligibility criteria which can be found on the FAQ’s of our apprenticeships careers site including having been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

If you have good communication skills, coupled with strong planning, organising, and teamwork skills we encourage you to explore this role further.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Jonathan Armistead, Technical Operations Manager 3D Workshops / j.c.armistead@camberwell.arts.ac.uk

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor / jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk

We are holding an online session for you to meet the team, find out more about the opportunity and ask any questions you may have on Thursday 22nd August at 12:00 noon. Please sign up via this link to the event page.We are also running an open morning at Camberwell College of Arts for anyone interested in seeing the workshop. Places are limited so we encourage you to sign up here.

Key Dates:  

Online Information Session: Thursday 22nd August 12:00 noon  

In-person workshop tour: 10:00 – 13:00 Friday 23rd August (drop in) 

Closing date: 27th August 2024 at 23.55

Scheduled interview dates: 16/09/2024 and 17/09/2024

We are UAL

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.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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