Grade UE06: £34,132 - £39,355 per annum pro-rata
CAHSS / Edinburgh College of Art / Information, Technical and Technology Services
Part-time: 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE)
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) is looking for an experienced and passionate Specialist Ceramics and Mould making Technician to join our team.
With the support of a Technical Manager, you will have the very exciting opportunity to develop and create a new ceramic facility as part of a new Flexible Makers workshop which will support Ceramics, Mould making and Light Fabrication at ECA. This role will be critical in shaping a new facility, where you will provide expert advice to students from a variety of disciplines, working closely with your other team members. You must be able to work independently and flexibly, supporting academic and student needs.
This part time post (17.5 hours per week) includes the teaching of relevant technical processes and provides introduction, inductions and training to students in relevant techniques including clay preparation, hand building, slip casting, throwing, mould making and kiln firing and overseeing the smooth running of facilities for ceramics.
The post holder will take a lead role in providing world-class services to our students and staff. They are required to assess and develop solutions by anticipating future demand, manage safe working within the technical areas, and ensure that equipment is well maintained and is used safely and efficiently.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Vocational qualifications: HNC/HND or equivalent level qualifications plus experience in relevant technical work.
- Specialist knowledge with significant practical experience in a variety of skills and techniques including clay preparation, throwing, hand building, slip casting, model and mould making, and kiln firing techniques within HE and/or the creative industries.
- A comprehensive 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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Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- 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, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. 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).
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.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 18 June 2025.
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