Specialist Technician - Teaching and Learning

The opportunity
We are looking for a Specialist Technician to join our Technical Resources and Learning Technology teams at London College of Fashion, UAL, based at our East Bank campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

This role supports teaching, learning, research and knowledge exchange through the delivery of Accredited Digital Skills and specialist technical expertise across LCF. Working closely with students, academics and technical colleagues, you will contribute to an inclusive and innovative learning environment, supporting creative practice through specialist technologies, training and guidance.

You will provide second-line technical support, deliver formal and informal training, contribute to teaching and formative assessment, and support the safe and effective operation of specialist facilities. You will also work with course teams to develop technology-enhanced learning approaches and help ensure LCF’s digital and technical provision continues to evolve in response to academic and industry change.

About you
You will have strong technical expertise and experience supporting creative practice within a higher education environment, alongside a commitment to inclusive education and excellent student experience.

Essential requirements include:

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in a comparable technical role within Higher Education.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems.
• Extensive experience with creative and 3D software, including Adobe, Autodesk and Microsoft tools.
• Experience delivering training and supporting technology-enhanced learning (VLE/LMS).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and accessibly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively across professional groups.

Desirable:

• Teaching or training qualification.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Clo3D, Gerber, Lectra or Optitex.

At UAL, we are committed to equity, social justice and climate action, and we welcome applications from candidates who share these values and are passionate about supporting students to thrive.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 11^th January 2026, 23:55.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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