Technical Specialist – Printmaking

Introduction to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

You will join the Specialist Technical team, providing dedicated support to students studying on the Art and Design suite of programmes, Fine Art, Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Product Design, Animation and Games Design.

The Role

This is an exciting time to join the team as we open our newly refurbished and extended Design Centre at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. You will be required to work closely with students, technical specialists and the academic team. You will be responsible for the constant overview and maintaining of the specialist environments and equipment within the facility. You will also be expected to oversee key aspects of supported open learning and in lesson support, engaging with students to help facilitate and inspire their learning. You will deliver technical demonstrations, workshops and one to one guidance for students using your knowledge and experience in print making.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience and knowledge of a range of print making processes including screen-print, lino, dry point etching, copper plate etching, letterpress, mono-print, cyanotype and collagraphy
• Experience in delivering high quality, engaging and creative workshops/demonstrations
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Jonny Woolsey at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Interviews may take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. Further guidance will be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage. It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. However, we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Benefits Package

• Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
• Disability leave
• Pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan after six months service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
• On-campus courses and digital skills development
• Relocation expenses package for certain roles
• Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and further information documents on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] jobs portal. Apply online before the closing date.