Art & Design Technician/ Technical Support Engineer - Education

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Job Title: Art & Design Technician

Location: Manchester

Salary: £17,700 - £18,000 pro rata

Job type: Full Time, Term Time only (37 hours per week) - Maternity Cover

Closing Date: 10:00 a.m. 26th June, 2019

They are a highly successful college with a national reputation for excellence situated in Manchester.

Purpose of the Role:

To provide technical and general support in the maintenance, development and delivery of the College's learning resources and equipment within the Art and Design Department, this includes 3D design, photography, graphics and textiles and art craft and design.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide support in the maintenance and development of materials and resources

To carry out appropriate duties when requested by the Head of Department

To assist in the setting up and operation of machinery and equipment

To provide support and guidance to staff and students using technical equipment and to train where necessary in its correct and safe use, especially in 3D design

To make a major contribution in the preparation for, and setting up of, exhibitions, framing, displays and as directed by the Head of Department

To establish and maintain effective documentation systems including operating procedures, manuals, records and problems encountered and action taken, inventories etc. in relation to area resources

To assist in the provision of an effective portage facility, including the receipt, checking and secure storage of deliveries to Art and Design

To ensure that all health and safety documentation is visible and up to date for each item of potentially dangerous equipment within the department

To undertake, in consultation with the Finance Manager and teaching staff, stock checks on equipment and consumables, order consumable items and keep appropriate records

To undertake general maintenance of equipment within the Art and Design Department

To undertake appropriate training and subsequent updating in order to act as the department's First Aider

To work with the Network Manager on the smooth running of the Apple Mac suites

To promote and operate a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, including Risk Assessments where appropriate and to ensure that agreed College policies are adhered to

To ensure the department recycles where possible

Staffing

To undertake staff development where appropriate

To take part in the College's Appraisal Process

Quality Assurance

To ensure the effective operation of quality assurance systems

To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement

To assist with the implementation of College quality procedures, especially through contribution to the self-assessment process

Communications

To ensure familiarity with the department's aims and objectives

To liaise with relevant external bodies as appropriate

Marketing and Liaison

To contribute to the College liaison and marketing activities

To link with external agencies as appropriate

Other

To support the aims and objectives of the College

To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings schedule

To carry out duties with due regard to the College's policies on equal opportunities, Health and Safety and quality assurance

To undertake any other duties, the Principal or their designated alternate may reasonably direct from time to time within the context of the Loreto College contract

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

Key Requirements:

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Good organisational and administrative skills

Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks

Ability to work outside normal working hours on occasions

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. You will however, on occasions, be required to work outside these hours to meet the requirements of the college.

Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS to complete the attached application form.

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