Specialist Technician Teaching and Learning

The opportunity

We are looking for a Specialist Technician to join our Technical Resources and Learning Technology teams at London College of Fashion, UAL, based at our East Bank campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

This role supports teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange through the delivery of Accredited Digital Skills and specialist technical expertise across LCF. Working closely with students, academics and technical colleagues, you will contribute to an inclusive and innovative learning environment, supporting creative practice through specialist technologies, training and guidance.

You will provide second-line technical support, deliver formal and informal training, contribute to teaching and formative assessment, and support the safe and effective operation of specialist facilities. You will also work with course teams to develop technology-enhanced learning approaches and help ensure LCF’s digital and technical provision continues to evolve in response to academic and industry change.

Please note: please submit an anonymous CV.

Your profile

You will have strong technical expertise and experience supporting creative practice within a higher education environment, alongside a commitment to inclusive education and excellent student experience.

Essential requirements include:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in a comparable technical role within Higher Education
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems
• Extensive experience with creative and 3D software, including Adobe, Autodesk and Microsoft tools
• Experience delivering training and supporting technology-enhanced learning (VLE/LMS)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and accessibly
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across professional groups

Desirable:

• Teaching or training qualification
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Clo3D, Gerber, Lectra or Optitex

At UAL, we are committed to equity, social justice and climate action, and we welcome applications from candidates who share these values and are passionate about supporting students to thrive.

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.

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 hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

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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