Assistant Technician - Photography
UE04: £25,443 - £28,081 Per Annum.
Information, Technical and Technology Services (ITTS) team, Edinburgh College of Art
Open Ended Contract - Permanent.
Full Time - 35 hours per week
Do you have a creative and technical background, with experience supporting facilities and a drive to help people realise their creative ambitions? Do you enjoy working as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced environment?
The Opportunity:
As an Assistant Technician in Photography, you will assist with the support, operation and maintenance of technical facilities at Edinburgh College of Art (ECA). You will be providing inductions, guidance and support to students and staff in standard processes and techniques, and assisting students with their projects under the support and guidance of a Technical Manager and Specialist Technicians.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is keen to gain new skills in multiple areas across our technical workshops.
Although you will be based primarily in photography, an occasional cover across other Media and Immersive areas (Film & TV, Music, Animation and Immersive), will sometimes be required.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Vocational qualifications (N/SVQ 2/3, ONC or equivalent) plus work experience in a relevant role OR school education to standard grade or equivalent plus relevant work experience.
- Working knowledge and experience of relevant photography processes and equipment to include at least 2 of: digital and analogue photography, wet and dry darkroom processes- experience using enlargers, photo chemicals, and digital processors
- A good awareness and understanding of Health and Safety practices within an educational environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge, interest and experience of working in an Art and / or Design background
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to produce documentation and help material for students and staff
- Ability to work effectively in a team under minimal supervision, and to work with students and staff of a variety of levels of technical ability.
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As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary £25,433 - 28,081 per annum
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 29 October 2024.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interviews will be held mid-November.
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
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