Job Title: Art & Design Technician x2 positions available
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £19,524 – £19,927 per annum, pro-rata.
Job Type: Permanent, Full Year (0.4FTE) and Full-time, Term-Time only (0.834FTE)
Closing Date: 10am on Monday 4th October 2021
The Role:
To provide technical and general support in the maintenance, development and delivery of the College’s learning resources and equipment within the Art and Design Department, this includes 3D design, photography, graphics and textiles and art craft and design.
Key Duties:
- To provide support in the maintenance and development of materials and resources.
- To carry out appropriate duties when requested by the Head of Department.
- To assist in the setting up and operation of machinery and equipment.
- To provide support and guidance to staff and students using technical equipment and to train where necessary in its correct and safe use, especially in 3D design.
- To make a major contribution in the preparation for, and setting up of, exhibitions, framing, displays and as directed by the Head of Department.
- To establish and maintain effective documentation systems including operating procedures, manuals, records and problems encountered and action taken, inventories etc. in relation to area resources.
- To assist in the provision of an effective portage facility, including the receipt, checking and secure storage of deliveries to Art and Design.
- To ensure that all health and safety documentation is visible and up to date for each item of potentially dangerous equipment within the department.
- To undertake, in consultation with the Finance Manager and teaching staff, stock checks on equipment and consumables, order consumable items and keep appropriate records.
- To undertake general maintenance of equipment within the Art and Design Department.
- To undertake appropriate training and subsequent updating in order to act as the department’s First Aider.
- To work with the Network Manager on the smooth running of the Apple Mac suites.
- To promote and operate a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, including Risk Assessments where appropriate and to ensure that agreed College policies are adhered to.
- To ensure the department recycles where possible.
- To undertake staff development where appropriate.
- To take part in the College’s Appraisal Process.
- To ensure that appropriate arrangements for cover are made when absent.
- To work as part of a team and to ensure effective working relations.
- To ensure the effective operation of quality assurance systems.
- To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
- To assist with the implementation of College quality procedures, especially through contribution to the self-assessment process.
- To ensure familiarity with the department’s aims and objectives.
- To liaise with relevant external bodies as appropriate.
- To contribute to the College liaison and marketing activities.
- To link with external agencies as appropriate.
- To contribute to the maintenance of an attractive working environment in the Art and Design area and any other rooms used.
- To support the aims and objectives of the College.
- To attend meetings as appropriate.
- To wear the corporate clothing provided by the College, where appropriate.
- To undertake any other duties the Principal or her designated alternate may reasonably direct from time to time within the context of the Loreto College contract.
About you:
Essential:
- Ability to work with other staff as a team
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Good communication and listening skills
- Good motivational skills
- A good standard of education
- Smart in appearance and manner
- Ability to use initiative
- Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks
- Good sense of humour
- Ability to work outside normal working hours on occasions
- In sympathy with the Catholic ethos of the College, including a commitment to cooperation and helpfulness and a concern for the well-being of others
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
Desirable:
- Previous experience of providing technical and general support within an Art and Design department.
- Experience of handling chemicals
- Specialist knowledge of Art, including subject-specific I.T. skills
- Ability to carry out basic DIY and use equipment to make frames, install shelving and assist with the display of artwork around the college and for exhibition
- Experience of photography and graphic design. Knowledge of the darkroom, cameras and software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
To apply for this role, please click the APPLY button and check your inbox for an application form that must be completed
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of Art Technician, Design Technician, Art Assistant, Art Teaching Assistant, Art Graduate, Art Degree, Artist, Painting Technician, Photography Technician, School Art Technician may also be considered for this role.
