Technician - Art and Design
- Recruiter
- Milton Keynes College
- Location
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £18015
- Posted
- 12 Dec 2018
- Closes
- 21 Dec 2018
- Ref
- NOV20187160
- Subject Area
- Arts, Crafts and Design
- Job Level
- Technician
- Job Function
- Estates and Facilities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
Milton Keynes College are looking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic team player to join the team as a Technician in our School of Arts.
As a technician for the School of Arts, you will be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of all support areas. This will include managing stock and resources effectively whilst ensuring that both students and staff are working in a safe environment, helping and guiding students in the use and care of equipment. You will also have the opportunity to assist with internal and external events, projects, exhibitions, work experience opportunities and student visits, this may include working evenings and weekends.
You will be a professional, hardworking individual with a keen interest in working with a dedicated and passionate team of professionals.
Hours: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
As a successful candidate, you will have:
- A qualification minimum Level 3 or equivalent in an arts and design subject
- A Health & Safety qualification or be willing to work towards
- A current driving licence, as you will travel to multiple locations
- Experience in assessing/training and up-to-date knowledge of the fine art and / or digital art background
- Experience in using up to date arts software within the digital arts field
- Previous experience of managing stock/resources effectively
- Experience in curating/organising and installing exhibition work
- Strong administrative skills
- Current knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and be able to promote outstanding health and safety practice
- Good basic general education including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade C or above
- Relevant industry experience and a willingness to maintain it
- An ability to engage and motivate students
Milton Keynes College is a committed “safer recruitment” employer. We take extreme care in ensuring the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All positions therefore undergo a stringent vetting process to include DBS for all positions.
We want to develop a more diverse workforce and positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply via the link.