Support Technician – Casting

Cross, Somerset
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

The opportunity

As a Support Technician for Casting, you will underpin the activities of the Specialist Technicians in providing, expertise and guidance to groups and individuals for taught programs.

You will be supporting the day-to-day operation of the Casting Workshop/ Ceramics Workshop and the delivery of a wide range of casting skills and techniques in a wide range of materials, and for the upkeep and housekeeping of the workshop area. In addition, you will be responsible for the day-to-day Health & Safety of all workshop users.

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.

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

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 a good basic 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.

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.

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.
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.