Programme Studio Manager - Painting

The opportunity

If you have a strong background in fine art/painting, this is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist technical knowledge, support and guidance to students in the Painting Programme at Camberwell College of Arts, as Studio Manager.

As the Studio Manager, you will oversee the safe operation and appropriate resource management of the Painting studios, including supervision of reporting technical staff and any temporary studio assistants or alumni fellows.

You will also provide specialist technical knowledge and support in the creation, operation, and utilisation of Painting and related practices, methods and materials, facilitating students’ development as technically aware fine art practitioners, whilst respecting their primary identity as artists/ creators/ makers.

About you

Qualified to BA level in Art, Design or Performance or with equivalent industry level qualifications or certification, you will have strong proven experience in fine art/painting and related making technologies, alongside excellent working knowledge of Studio Culture and contemporary fine art practices including digital developments.

Demonstrable practical knowledge of H&S, COSHH, Risk Assessment and safe working practices are also essential.

What we offer

We are UAL

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better and more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfill their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Aruna Dhinakaran, Resourcing Assistant, at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk. 

Interview Date: W/C 15th May, 2023

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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