Senior Technician - Fine Art and Fine Print

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Description:

This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference! The School of Art Design and Architecture provide a vibrant inter-disciplinary and collaborative environment dedicated towards producing graduates with the necessary applied knowledge and skills to meet the demands of employers today and tomorrow. You will be part of the Faculty Technical team in the delivery and support within this Faculty. The areas in Fine Art and in Fine Print will be your responsibility for the correct use, organisation and compliance with Health and Safety. You will be responsible for supporting and demonstrating a wide range of skills and techniques in both of these disciplines to all stakeholders. The role will facilitate the teaching & learning needs throughout the school via our diverse technical demonstration and facility support. You will be part of a large community of faculty technicians within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business. A significant period of relevant work experience in Fine Art delivery and other multi-disciplinary practices Relevant experience with running and operating within a fine art studio Technical demonstration experience Experienced in curating and overseeing the implementation of exhibitions and showcases Health & Safety duties We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Faculty Technical Team and take control over the workshop areas in Fine Art and Fine Print to ensure a safe working environment You will have expertise in an Arts based subject area, although we require your specialism in Fine Art and Fine Print techniques. You will demonstrate and contribute to the associated programmes in supporting students in both areas, helping all stakeholders in their aims and ambitions. Providing the highest level of support our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, ensuring materials are available, inductions are carried out for the safe use of equipment and providing a friendly cooperative place to study for our students. The role requires a high level of autonomy and we are expecting you to work as a collegiate member of the technical team. Demonstrates self-leadership Develops self and others to deliver Leads and operates in times of change and ambiguity Builds and secures value from relationships Drives innovation and action Creates and contributes to a shared vision Uses sound business judgement Ability to engage students and colleagues and motivate and inspire them to perform at their best Demonstrable relevant practical skills Ability to prioritise and complete work to deadlines Able to work within a team or self-directed Demonstrable relevant practical skills in a basic to advance levels Practical exhibition support & setup Traditional print making processes Painting techniques & processes AV and audio equipment set-up Basic Adobe CC skills Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Luke Broadway by email Luke.broadway@plymouth.ac.uk or by telephone on 01752 585224. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a permanent basis. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at University of Plymouth such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT Job Description

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£26,341 - £30497 pro rata per annum - Grade 5

Package:

Permanent, Part-time

Contractual hours:

29.6

Basis:

The School of Art Design and Architecture provide a vibrant inter-disciplinary and collaborative environment dedicated towards producing graduates with the necessary applied knowledge and skills to meet the

demands of employers today and tomorrow.

You will be part of the Faculty Technical team in the delivery and support within this Faculty. The areas in Fine Art and in Fine Print will be your responsibility for the correct use, organisation and compliance with Health and Safety. You will be responsible for supporting and demonstrating a wide range of skills and techniques in both of these disciplines to all stakeholders.

The role will facilitate the teaching & learning needs throughout the school via our diverse technical demonstration and facility support. You will be part of a large community of faculty technicians within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business.

A significant period of relevant work experience in Fine Art delivery and other multi-disciplinary practices

Relevant experience with running and operating within a fine art studio

Technical demonstration experience

Experienced in curating and overseeing the implementation of exhibitions and showcases

Health & Safety duties

We are looking for a suitably qualified candidate to join the Faculty Technical Team and take control over the workshop areas in Fine Art and Fine Print to ensure a safe working environment

You will have expertise in an Arts based subject area, although we require your specialism in Fine Art and Fine Print techniques.

You will demonstrate and contribute to the associated programmes in supporting students in both areas, helping all stakeholders in their aims and ambitions. Providing the highest level of support our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, ensuring materials are available, inductions are carried out for the safe use of equipment and providing a friendly cooperative place to study for our students.

The role requires a high level of autonomy and we are expecting you to work as a collegiate member of the technical team.

Demonstrates self-leadership

Develops self and others to deliver

Leads and operates in times of change and ambiguity

Builds and secures value from relationships

Drives innovation and action

Creates and contributes to a shared vision

Uses sound business judgement

Ability to engage students and colleagues and motivate and inspire them to perform at their best

Demonstrable relevant practical skills

Ability to prioritise and complete work to deadlines

Able to work within a team or self-directed

Demonstrable relevant practical skills in a basic to advance levels

Practical exhibition support & setup

Traditional print making processes

Painting techniques & processes

AV and audio equipment set-up

Basic Adobe CC skills

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Luke Broadway by email Luke.broadway@plymouth.ac.uk

or by telephone on 01752 585224.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

This is a part-time position working 29.6 hours per week on a permanent basis.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at University of Plymouth such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT

Job Description

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£26,341 - £30497 pro rata per annum - Grade 5

25941

25941

30046

Professional/Support Services

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Permanent, Part-time

29.6

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk