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Technician for BA (Hons) Specialist Make-up Design
Role Information:
Reference: REQ001375
Location: WISE Campus
FTE Salary: £24,312.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Actual Salary: £13,141.62
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 31st July 2026
Working Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday/Thursday/ Friday)
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
1. Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
2. Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
3. Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years’ service (Full-Time Equivalent).
4. Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
5. Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
6. Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
7. Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
8. Free Annual Eye test
9. All staff members can buy a TOTUM card(formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
10. Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
11. Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
12. Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
13. Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit our website.
.South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS) is seeking a dedicated and creative Technical Specialist in Makeup to join our vibrant team.ng studios, workshops, and equipment to ensure they’re ready for inspiring teaching and learning. You’ll help drive the quality of our resources, manage materials, tools and studio spaces and assist lecturers and students during practical sessions.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a passionate community where your skills directly contribute to the development of future specialist makeup artists. You’ll carry out risk assessments, ensure safe working environments, and be a go-to source of support for both staff and students.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
14. Maintain rooms/studios/workshops and equipment and ensure they are ready for tutor/student use.
15. Ensure rooms/studios/workshops are left in an appropriate state.
16. Management of day-to-day resources including materials, supplies, brushes and tools
17. To drive the quality of provision through the resources.
18. Prepare materials/equipment for lecturers as required.
19. Assist lecturers during classes as required and provide students with technician support.
20. Carry out risk assessments and reviews of equipment and materials.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
21. GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above
22. Art & Design Degree or equivalent
23. Experience of working in education
24. IT literate
25. Experience of working with specialist make-up and prosthetics
Please apply online by: Monday 15th December 2025
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
If you have any queries please contact the People & Culture Team.
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
Safeguarding Statement
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.