Technical Tutor - Garment Technologist - Pattern Cutting

Part-time, open-ended (0.6 FTE)

Term-time only

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.

With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be. With over 3,000 members of staff, you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic, and highly organised individual with strong experience in garment construction and specialist expertise in pattern cutting to join our technical team.

The technical team plays a vital role in supporting students as they bring their ideas to life, equipping them with the practical skills and processes essential to their creative development. Through hands-on guidance and expert instruction, the team helps students build a deep understanding of technical practices—skills that are not only key to academic success but also highly relevant to future careers in the fashion and textile industries.

Working closely with academic staff, the technical team helps shape and deliver a programme of technical teaching that aligns with learning outcomes across all levels of study and research. This collaborative approach ensures students receive the support they need to develop meaningful, individualised, and industry-relevant work.

Key Requirements:

• Experience of providing teaching and learning support to students.
• Experienced in a range of skills such as manual and digital pattern creation, 2D and 3D pattern cutting, draping, and garment construction.
• Experience of working effectively and collegiately with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a degree in a related subject or equivalent experience.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Julie Turner via email to j.m.turner@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies.

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

Loughborough University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from men for this role, as they are currently underrepresented in our technical staff in this area. Appointment will be based on merit alone. We offer a supportive environment, including mentoring, flexible working and development opportunities, to help all colleagues achieve their full potential.

The closing date is Monday, 16th March 2026 at midnight, interviews will be conducted mid-April 2026.