Technical Coordinator Media

The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Coordinator to lead a dynamic technical team across our media subject areas.

Based at the London College of Fashion East Bank campus, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of specialist technical teams working across subjects areas that include Digital 3D, Creative Computing, AI, Digital Media, Photography, Moving Image and Hair & Makeup.

You will work closely with course and technical teams in the planning and delivery of high-quality technical teaching to students, overseeing workshops, resource provision and associated policies and procedures. Additionally, you will manage resources and budgets effectively, ensuring the smooth running of all services.

This is a challenging role that requires experience of pedagogical approaches and industry practice. You will also stay up to date with new developments in learning and teaching, as well as existing and emerging media technologies, building on your established knowledge and expertise.

Your profile

We are looking for an individual with extensive experience and an understanding of the media industry and subject areas.

You will possess specialist knowledge in at least one relevant field and demonstrate a strong digital competency, with evidence of expertise in using digital platforms for communication, creativity, collaboration, and teaching and learning.

You will also need key understanding of specialist areas such as digital design, creative computing, AI, DTP, and immersive technologies including VR, AR, and MR.

Excellent leadership and problem-solving abilities are essential, as is a collaborative approach to your work.

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.

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