Technician in Art & Design

Art & Design Technician
Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Do you have hands-on experience working in creative environments such as art studios workshops education or the creative industries Or do you hold a qualification in Art Design or a related creative discipline and want to use your skills in a meaningful rewarding educational setting

If youre ready to step away from freelance uncertainty commercial pressures or short-term contracts this is your opportunity to enjoy a healthier work-life balance while supporting the next generation of creative talent.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your creative and technical expertise to a role that values organisation craftsmanship and collaboration while offering long-term security and excellent benefits.

What We Offer

Salary: 25304 rising to 25835 per year with the potential to progress into higher-graded roles

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme a strong secure foundation for your future
• Generous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing legal and financial support
• Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail technology travel and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money while staying active
• Professional Development ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and reduced attraction entry

A stable role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow.

What Youll Do

• Prepare maintain and set up art and design studios for practical teaching sessions
• Ensure studios and workshops are safe organised and compliant with health and safety requirements
• Support teaching staff and students during practical activities and project work
• Manage materials tools equipment and stock levels across a range of creative disciplines
• Maintain specialist equipment and ensure accurate record-keeping
• Support a variety of subject areas such as Printmaking tools and presses Photography studio equipment Ceramics and 3D workshop machinery Digital design hardware/software or related disciplines

What Youll Bring

• A level 2 qualification or above in Art Design Creative Practice or a related discipline
• Experience working in a creative technical or educational environment
• A practical organised approach with strong attention to detail and safety
• Confidence working with materials equipment and creative processes

Why Choose This Path

Continue using your creative and technical skills without:

• Freelance uncertainty or unstable income
• Short-term contracts or job insecurity
• High-pressure commercial deadlines
• Limited progression opportunities

A role that keeps you close to creativity while giving you more time balance and stability outside of work.

Make a move that truly pays off

If youre ready for a secure balanced and rewarding future supporting creative education wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 19/02/2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDAD

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.