Technical Assistant Digital Print

What we are looking for…

Our Technical Team are highly skilled across a wide range of creative disciplines and are at the forefront of their creative specialisms.  They constantly link with the latest developments in the creative industries and have a passion for inspiring the next generation of Industry professionals. This particular opportunity sits within Art and Design.

In this role of Technical Assistant for Digital Print we are looking for a confident, self-motivated, patient, team player that can work in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Your outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and exceptional organisational skills will shine through as you support and engage with our students.

Self-development will be a top priority as you stay one step ahead in the design industry.

What can you expect to be doing in this role?

• Working predominantly with the Photographic courses (but also a range of others within the school) as a Technical Assistant you will provide both technical and practical support to teaching and learning activities, supporting a range of creative techniques, skills and methods in both traditional and digital technologies that are current within the photographic printing sphere. This will assist in the manufacture and production of student printing projects to industry standards. This support will be across a range of modules, levels and programmes but primarily around the photographic programs (Photography, Fashion Image Making and Styling).
• Liaise with academic and other technical staff regarding learning support for modules, student projects, shows and exhibitions and organising the necessary resources in the support of them.
• Assist with maintenance of the facility, associated studios and equipment and contribute to the high levels of Health and Safety within the area. Also assist with the ordering and management of consumables and equipment.
• Contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Salford can transform the way it addresses equity disparities, embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive.

Applicants should be aware that the post although based mostly in the New Adelphi Building, may involve working at multiple university buildings and campuses if required.

Please contact Jules Tagoe at j.tagoe@salford.ac.uk for an informal discussion about the role.

This is a term-time only, full time (1.0 fte), permanent opportunity.

Starting salary is £22,331 per annum pro rata.

Please ensure you provide evidence in your cover letter/personal statement of how you meet the criteria in the attached Person Specification.

What’s in it for you?

With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations.  Our student population is already incredibly diverse and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well. 

To help you, we have wide ranging colleague support networks, promoting awareness events throughout the year and giving you the opportunity to share your experiences with others. Our extensive faith centre facilities reflect our continuing commitment to support the student and colleague experience and the beliefs and values you bring to our community. 

There is a varied benefits package available through ‘MySalford’ where you can tailor your benefits to suit your own lifestyle – everything from additional annual leave, savings on High Street shopping, travel discounts as well as health and wellbeing support. To maintain work/life balance, when appropriate you can connect to work from wherever you are. Whether it’s our Peel Park Campus, MediaCityUK or your couch at home, the tools are there for you to do your best work. Flexibility on working from home is supported where possible, however the role will be based on the University of Salford campus.