Vacancy ID
11878
College/Service
Academic
Location
CCI - Peckham Road, London UK
Salary
£39,644.00 -£48,394.00 per annum
Contract
Fixed Term
Hours
35
Apply by
13 August 2025, 11:55 pm
The opportunityDo you possess exceptional technical skills and a passion for electronics and computing? If so, then this role offers a unique opportunity to combine your hands-on expertise with meaningful teaching and mentoring at the Creative Computing Institute.As a Specialist Technician - Electronics, you will take responsibility for managing and maintaining our Physical Computing Lab, ensuring it is safe, well-stocked, and continuously developing to meet the needs of students, staff and researchers.Beyond the technical side of your role, you will also deliver weekly technical tutorials and one-to-one sessions with students, guiding them through the entire project cycle, from initial concepts through to final presentations. You will provide practical support and assistance with tasks such as prototyping, soldering, debugging, working with communication protocols and APIs, managing and versioning code, and setting up development environments.You will become an active part of a vibrant academic community where technicians are integral to student success, supporting research and teaching at the intersection of creativity and technology.Your profileYou will bring an in-depth knowledge of electronics, Micro-controllers, circuit design, network protocols and product prototyping, along with fluency in programming languages and tools, including C++, Python and Git.You will also have experience of managing an electronics workshop, writing risk assessments, and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures.Equally important are your organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues, ensuring that the lab is both a safe and welcoming space for everyone.We are UALUniversity 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.Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.Application processWe operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.Candidates are advised to submit applications early

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