Specialist Technician Digital Projects

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The opportunity

CSM is a pioneering leader in art and design education. With digital learning technologies constantly evolving at a rapid speed, we work at the cutting edge of new making and learning to prepare our students for successful careers in the creative industries of the future. The Digital Projects role provides professional ICT administrative expertise, guidance, advice and support across the technical resources and professional activities at Central Saint Martins. 

The role will involve working with a range of technical, academic and professional staff contributing to the overall aims and objectives of Technical Operations and AV Learning Technologies to oversee, administer, develop and support the core I.T hardware underpinning creative digital practice at CSM: e.g. managing refresh and updates of computing hardware and creative software for Technical teaching resources and Academic Specialists working in video, 3d, mixed reality, creative computing, and digital media learning and practice.  

You will provide assistance with the configuration, testing, support, maintenance and deployment of software within student-facing digital seminar rooms, labs, render farm, networked storage, and workshops and provide on-going software asset management (SAM), support and troubleshooting as needed.  

Your role will encompass communicating with stakeholders, working with a range of technical and professional staff and acting as a lead point of contact to develop high quality ITC hardware access and designs. You will not only bring key skills with you but will have the opportunity to develop new skills and experience across a wide range of technical workshops in an evolving area.  

If you are interested in coming for a tour of our workshops on Wednesday 14th June at 3pm, please email Jess Kilpatrick: j.kilpatrick@csm.arts.ac.uk to register your interest. Jess will confirm the dates and times of the tours directly with you.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, dynamic, self-motivated person who can also contribute to the technological development of the college. Ideally a creative individual with a passion for both creative and administrative technologies. You should have a qualification within the relevant area (ie IT and/or Art and Design) and have industry experience in an area related to ICT technologies. 

You will have experience of developing, administrating, and maintaining IT specialist provision and projects, supporting learning & creative practice in an educational setting and/or the creative industries.   

If there are any aspects of the role that you may require training in, then this will be provided. CSM is committed to the personal development of its technical staff. 

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

Questions about recruitment & application process can be addressed directly to the resourcing team on: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk

Questions for the Technical Managers about the role and appointment should be directed via Jess Kilpatrick on: j.kilpatrick@csm.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.

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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