Technical Services Coordinator – Making (fixed term 1 year maternity cover)

These are areas where students are sketch making, assembling, experimenting and developing physical 3D concepts. A key part of this role is the growth of bench based making areas that allow students to explore and develop work within the experimental stages of their research. This is a full time role to cover maternity leave for up to a year from February 2026.

The day job as a Making Technical Coordinator:

• Lead a selection of technical teams, allocating technical duties and support tasks, delegating fairly and providing focus and motivation.
• Coordinate the growth of multiple technical spaces by establishing clear team objectives and providing the appropriate support and guidance where necessary.
• Manage the buying and setting up of new equipment and services.
• Liaise with other Technical Coordinators and represent your area through attendance of college-wide meetings and forums.
• Assist students and staff in problem solving and finding technical solutions.
• Organise and oversee maintenance of specialist equipment and manage the allocated budgets as required.
• Support College Teaching, Learning, Research activity that may require technical input from your team.

What you will need to have:

• The ability to coordinate effectively both services and teams of highly skilled technical staff across a broad range of specialist technical areas.
• Experience of planning and delivering technical content for the virtual learning environment.
• Excellent organisational, time management and planning skills with the ability to prioritise as appropriate.
• Proven ability to manage projects to time and budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal at all levels.
• Ability to chair meetings and make/give formal presentations, communicating effectively to individuals and groups at all levels
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and confidential matters and to resolve problems when they arise.