Specialist Technician – Digital Projects

Cross, Somerset
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

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 ICT 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, please email Jess Kilpatrick: 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 and 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 the recruitment and application process can be addressed directly to the resourcing team at:

Questions for the Technical Managers about the role and appointment should be directed via Jess Kilpatrick on:

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings 2023. 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. Relocation assistance is available.

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Closing date: 15 June 2023.

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.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.