Specialist Technician (L&T) 3D Workshops – Ceramics

The opportunity

Do you get a genuine thrill from sharing your specialist knowledge of clay with eager novices? Our ceramics resource is a place where almost anything is possible in clay. Our Art and Design students learn ceramics to expand on their research and coursework.  We’re looking for someone who has experience with large and small-scale hand building, pottery, glazing, moldmaking, and slipcasting. You’ll oversee daily oxidation and gas reduction firings and perform routine kiln maintenance. You'll seamlessly balance your specialist skills, alongside all our administrative support systems such as booking software, microsoft office, calendars, online resources and the wider VLE (Virtual Learning Environment).  This workshop is situated between woodwork, metalwork, and casting resources, so you’ve got lots of other skilled colleagues nearby. This is your opportunity to dive in, put all your skills to use, and maybe even learn a few new ones.  If you're thinking: That's a bit of me... then please apply!  

Your profile

The scheduled interview date is 15 April 2025.

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

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

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.

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.

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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