Specialist Technician – Casting Workshop

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The opportunity

As a Specialist Technician you will provide specialist technical support, expertise and guidance to groups and individuals for taught programs. You be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Casting Workshop and delivery of a wide range of casting and associated skills and techniques in a wide range of materials, (ensuring both staff and students work in an environment that is both productive and safe), for the maintenance of equipment and for the ordering and receiving of equipment and materials, ensuring the effective use of suppliers and contractors.

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.

About you

You should have a BA in a relevant Art and Design subject, (or a professional equivalent) and relevant experience, gained through working in industry/practice and or education. You must be able to demonstrate and pass on technical skills to a wide range of students, have an in-depth knowledge of casting and related processes and an awareness and appreciation of the need for high levels of customer care.

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

In return, 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. If you have any queries about this role please contact CSM Resourcing Team  0207 514 8793 or email jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.