Specialist Technician (L&T)

Purpose of Role:

To be responsible to the 3D Workshops Manager - Camberwell Chelsea Wimbledon for: Providing technical expertise, guidance and advice to contribute to the delivery of learning activities within the 3D Workshops – Foundry within Camberwell College of Arts. Manage the day to day working of the Camberwell Foundry resource, including the Wax and Casting provision, undertaking hot metal casting in bronze, aluminium and pewter.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To supervise learning activities, providing expert guidance in the Foundry and casting areas to enable students to identify and learn appropriate techniques and processes and use materials, resources and equipment for experimentation & research and to meet their learning outcomes
• To actively explore sustainability within the specialism – challenging wasteful or potentially hazardous traditional processes where possible with reusable alternatives.
• To work with hot metal casting from the perspective of enquiry, challenging the traditions, looking to integrate digital and/or emerging technologies where appropriate.
• To encourage and enable experimental Fine Art and Design projects within the context of the Foundry.
• To contribute to safe working standards for both staff and students working in the 3D Workshops – Foundry and casting workshops by creating a culture of awareness of workshop principles
• To undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role
• To contribute to planning, development and delivery of learning activities supporting student learning & research, liaising with Studio Managers, Course Leaders and academic staff informally and formally for this purpose
• To participate in a culture of mediated & facilitated cross Programme engagement
• To generate appropriate learning materials and information as required
• To undertake collective staff development with academic colleagues
• To participate at relevant Course level Committees and Forums ensuring that technical resources deliver a good student experience to meet Key Performance Indicators ( for example outcomes from student surveys)
• To liaise with the 3D Workshop Manager/Studio Manager and regular suppliers & manufactures when sourcing materials and placing orders. Ensure that accurate records of transactions and purchase of equipment and consumables budgets are up-to-date and accessible
• To perform such duties consistent with your role as may from time to time be assigned to you anywhere within the University
• To work in accordance with the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the Staff Charter, promoting equality and diversity in your work
• To personally contribute towards reducing the university’s impact on the environment and support actions associated with the UAL Sustainability Manifesto (2016 – 2022)
• To undertake continuous personal and professional development, and to support it for any staff you manage through effective use of the University’s Planning, Review and Appraisal scheme and staff development opportunities
• To make full use of all information and communication technologies in adherence to data protection policies to meet the requirements of the role and to promote organisational effectiveness
• To conduct all financial matters associated with the role in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures, as laid down in the Financial Regulations

Key Working Relationships: Managers and other staff, and external partners, suppliers etc.; with whom regular contact is required.

• Studio Managers
• 3D Workshops Manager
• Lead Specialist Technician’s
• Academic Staff
• Finance
• Suppliers

Specific Management Responsibilities

Budgets: Devolved Consumables Budgets as appropriate

Staff: None but some day to day co- supervision of Alumni Fellows required

Other Co-responsibility for Foundry Environment, Machinery & Equipment

Person Specification

Specialist Knowledge/ Qualifications Qualifications to BA level in Art, Design or Performance and/or Industry equivalent qualifications, experience or certification that demonstrates level of technical knowledge required for the role

Desirable - PG Cert in Academic Practice in Art, Design & Communication

Relevant Experience Knowledge of working in an HE Environment

Awareness of current pedagogic practice

Demonstrable wide range of technical knowledge in the safe use of Foundry and casting processes across a range of mediums. Promoting a progressive yet sustainable approach including new and emerging processes where possible.

Desirable: An understanding of digital fabrication processes, such as 3D modelling, 3D printing and 3D scanning.

An ability to actively contribute to learning activities at a relevant level for the role

Communication Skills

Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media.

Leadership and Management

Motivates and leads a team effectively, setting clear objectives to manage performance

Research, Teaching and Learning practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity

Uses effective teaching, learning or professional practice to support excellent teaching, pedagogy and inclusivity

Professional Practice

Contributes to advancing professional practice/research or scholarly activity in own area of specialism

Planning and Managing Resources

Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time

Teamwork

Works proactively and collaboratively in a team and where appropriate across or with different professional groups.

Student Experience or Customer Service

Builds and maintains positive relationships with students or customers

Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving

Uses initiative or creativity to resolve and anticipate problems