Ceramics Technician at University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, London
Posted on January 17, 2023
Applications are due February 1, 2023
The successful appointee will be supporting the DCDI, School of Arts and School of Media and Communications, with delivery of clay, ceramic and mould making through the provision of a high-quality customer-focused technical service to colleagues, students, and external clients.
This post is part-time and permanent, working 14 hours per week term time only.
The role requires extensive operational and technical knowledge of kilns, clay process, firing mixing glazes, throwing and associated process will be required to support the 3D team as required.
The role will support and supervise the ceramic workshop and associated area, instructing students across a broad range of courses and providing technical production guidance.
The University requires all post holders to understand individual health and safety responsibilities and an awareness of the risks in the work environment, together with their potential impact on both individual work and that of others. They must be compliant with current HSE and University health and safety legislation and regulations, with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety of students, colleagues and visitors.
You will be able to work both under direction and independently; have experience of working within interdisciplinary team; be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of colleagues and students; and possess current skills relevant to the role.
To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply’ above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too.
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 01 February 2023
Interviews are likely to be held on: 08 February 2023
Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk
