Join our enthusiastic team of technicians and take ownership of the Physical Computing Lab, where we support teaching and research of electronics and code within an art and design context.

It will be your responsibility to manage and maintain the lab. You will keep it safe, stocked, and ready to support our world-class research-intensive institute.

Throughout the week, you'll need to balance your time between technical tutorials, lab maintenance, admin, procurement, and technical skills workshops for students and staff.

You'll also be heavily involved in supporting students as they prepare their work for submission and exhibit at our termly Festivals, interim shows and other events.

About you

You will have deep technical experience supporting people in creative uses of electronics tools and processes, such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, breadboard prototyping, EDA, PCB prototyping, and design of electronic circuits.

You will work alongside other technicians and academics within the institute to ensure students are trained in the safe, innovative and professional use of technical resources.

You will be a creative and motivated individual who can work effectively as part of a team and contribute towards developing an inclusive technical environment in line with CCI’s Social Mission.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, , Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours' notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact agstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

What we offer

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

▪ 31 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays

▪ Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day

▪ Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in-patient and day-case treatment

▪ Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

▪ Sector-leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)

▪ Defined-benefit LGPS pension scheme

▪ In-house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses

▪ Interest free loans on travel and tech, discounts on gym memberships, nursery fees, eye care and much more

▪ Various opportunities to attend student shows and exhibitions

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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