There are four posts that are full time, working 35 hours per week and fixed term for up to 10 months.
The College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries (DCDI) at the University of Westminster is seeking four
Graduate Technicians to join our dynamic technical teams across multiple disciplines. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a higher education setting and develop your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.
As a Graduate Technician, you will work closely with the technical team to support students and staff within the Creative and Digital Media spaces. Your responsibilities will include assisting with workshops and inductions, maintaining equipment, ensuring safe usage of materials, managing material stores, and contributing to technician team meetings.
You will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience by providing excellent technical support across various projects and courses. Your involvement will help ensure the smooth operation of our facilities, contributing to the high-quality teaching, research, and creative activities within the college.
You will be a recent graduate with a good practical grasp of creative and digital media processes. You will be eager to engage with the creative and practical aspirations of students, guiding them appropriately in line with course learning outcomes and technical procedures. Your excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team will be essential in this role.
We offer a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain comprehensive experience in a higher education setting. You will work in state-of-the-art facilities, support a diverse student body, and collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals. This role will also provide you with experience liaising with various University colleagues and external customers, enhancing your interpersonal and customer service skills.
Take the first step in your career as a Graduate Technician and contribute to a college that fosters innovation where technology meets creativity. Apply now to be part of our vibrant community. To apply for this vacancy please click above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through link below.
At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.
We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.
Closing date: midnight on 31 July 2024
Interviews are likely to be held on: 12 August 2024