We are looking for an experienced, adaptable, dynamic, highly motivated and outcome-focused person to work with our technical support team at the Royal College of Art. Your teams deliver a wide variety of making and digital making activities across campuses. These are areas where students are sketch making, assembling, experimenting and developing physical 3D concepts. A key part of this role is the growth of bench based making areas that allow students to explore and develop work within the experimental stages of their research. This is a full time role to cover maternity leave for up to a year from February 2026.
The day job as a Making Technical Coordinator:
* Lead a selection of technical teams, allocating technical duties and support tasks, delegating fairly and providing focus and motivation.
* Coordinate the growth of multiple technical spaces by establishing clear team objectives and providing the appropriate support and guidance where necessary.
* Manage the buying and setting up of new equipment and services.
* Liaise with other Technical Coordinators and represent your area through attendance of college-wide meetings and forums.
* Assist students and staff in problem solving and finding technical solutions.
* Organise and oversee maintenance of specialist equipment and manage the allocated budgets as required.
* Support College Teaching, Learning, Research activity that may require technical input from your team.
What you will need to have:
* The ability to coordinate effectively both services and teams of highly skilled technical staff across a broad range of specialist technical areas.
* Experience of planning and delivering technical content for the virtual learning environment.
* Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate.
* Proven ability to manage projects to time and budget.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal at all levels.
* Ability to chair meetings and make/give formal presentations, communicating effectively to individuals and groups at all levels.
* Ability to deal with difficult situations and confidential matters and to resolve problems when they arise.
How to apply:
To apply for this role, please click the ‘apply now’ button below.
Closing date for applications: 18th December 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews are expected to be: Wednesday 7th January 2026
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