About the Role
We would like to appoint a Technical Tutor to join our team of dedicated Labs staff. Passionate about making, with experience of working within a practice based educational environment, you will hold a master’s degree in a design-led, creative practice, and have advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in digital fabrication, 3D modelling, and digital image production (including videography and photography).
About the Candidate
You will initially be required to work directly with our MA Design Expanded Practice students, individually or in groups, to provide technical advice and promote creative thinking. You will guide students to devise clear and informed making strategies and be able to understand and contextualise their projects. You may be required to work on Staff research-led teaching projects, so an open flexibility with a range of design issues is essential.
In addition, you will be required to take an active role in the maintenance and servicing of equipment and Labs areas.
This is a challenging but very rewarding role for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for empowering others.
This is a permanent contract, 0.9fte, 4.5 days per week, throughout the year.
Closing date for applications: Friday 20th February 2026
Interviews will be held: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Benefits
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.