Technical Adviser in Art & Design

Location: Markeaton Street and Britannia Mill, Derby Campus

About the College

Inspiration, stimulation and real-world insight sums up our approach to learning and research across the College of Arts, Humanities and Education. Our strong creative community of staff and students, combined with a dynamic, energetic flourishing creative economy, will allow your talent to thrive and for you to realise your ambitions.

The School of Arts sits within the College of Arts, Humanities and Education and is a place where talent thrives, and ambitions are realised. Our impressive facilities range from our producing and learning theatre, photography lab and purpose-built studios. 

About the Role

As a Technical Adviser in Art and Design, you will play a crucial role in supporting teaching and research activities within the School of Arts. Your primary focus will be on Therapeutic Arts, encompassing Arts, Drama, Dance, and Music pathways. You will be responsible for ensuring that equipment and workspaces are prepared and maintained to facilitate high-quality academic delivery and enhance student learning. Working across a variety of environments, including classrooms, studios, and workshops, you will provide technical demonstrations and advice to students on a wide range of art and design techniques. This includes assisting with exhibitions, maintaining specialist equipment, procuring and ordering materials, stocktaking, and promoting safe practices aligned with health and safety regulations.

Anticipated interview date – 25th February 2025

About You

We are looking for a self-motivated team player with a strong foundation in general art and design processes and a willingness to expand their expertise. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, allowing you to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet tight deadlines. A relevant qualification in Art and Design or equivalent experiential learning is essential. While experience in providing technical demonstrations in areas such as printmaking, ceramics, textile art, or woodworking is advantageous, applicants are not required to have experience in all these areas, as training will be provided to support your development.

You will demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous development, both personally and in support of the wider team. Experience in health and safety practices, particularly COSHH and risk assessments, is crucial. 

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 38 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Discounted access to Devonshire Spa
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jo Newton, Technical Team Leader via j.newton@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Advert Closes: 13/02/2025

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