Technical Coordinator: Garment & Textiles (Parental Leave Cover)

The opportunity

Are you a technical specialist with proven expertise in garment and textiles technology? University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Coordinator: Garment & Textiles to join us on a temporary basis covering a period of parental leave.

In this role, you will manage specialist areas within Garment and Textiles Technology within London College of Fashion, providing hands-on leadership to designated technical teams and the effective management of workshops and technical facilities that bring the curriculum to life. You will play a key role in shaping teaching and learning experiences, managing specialist resources and ensuring the smooth delivery of all technical services. Your leadership will be central to the team’s success, from developing technicians’ schedules and supporting wellbeing to managing recruitment, creating new roles, approving timesheets and keeping accurate records.

Working with the Technical Manager and Head of Technical Resources, you will ensure the quality of service aligns with the University’s professional standards. You will provide oversight for scheduled maintenance, safety checks and security testing of equipment, machinery, tools and facilities in collaboration with the wider technical team, ensuring our workshops and equipment are well-maintained, safe and ready for use.

This temporary role offers the chance to lead a vibrant technical team, contribute to an innovative learning environment, and support the next generation of fashion talent at one of the world’s leading creative institutions.

About you

You will have a degree or equivalent professional experience in Garment and Textiles, with specialist knowledge in areas such as Garment Technology (including contour, bespoke tailoring, menswear, womenswear, sportswear or digital pattern cutting) or Textiles Technology (such as knit, print, digital print, or embroidery CAD/CAM), along with relevant industry experience in design and manufacturing processes related to the subject area.

You will bring exceptional leadership skills, with a proven track record of motivating and guiding teams by setting clear objectives, delegating effectively and monitoring progress to ensure strong performance. Your strong interpersonal and teamwork skills will allow you to build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff and service users, while planning and managing resources to achieve both immediate and long-term goals. Digital proficiency is essential, with demonstrable expertise in using digital platforms to communicate, collaborate, create and enhance teaching and learning.

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.

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Closing date: 15^th April 2026, 23:55.

Our culture

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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