Senior Technical Specialist

The University of Wolverhampton's School of Creative Industries is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Technical Specialist (Analogue/Traditional Print) to join our technical team.

Based within the School of Art, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a creative and dynamic environment, supporting both staff and students across a range of specialist printmaking disciplines.

You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with academic colleagues, technical staff, and students. You will be responsible for supporting teaching, technical lead demonstrations for practical based learning, and creative practices within our print facilities, ensuring a safe, effective, and inspiring working environment.

You will have:

- Practical and technical expertise in traditional screen-printing techniques.
- Experience in print studio preparation and stores, including workshop and equipment maintenance to support both academic delivery and technical lead sessions.
- A working knowledge of intaglio printmaking processes.
- Some experience of digital print technologies and workflows.
- A commitment to supporting student learning and creative development.
- Health and safety awareness, COSHH and Risk Assessing.

Support and mentoring will be provided for the right candidate, offering opportunities for further professional development within the role.

Benefits include:

- Competitive salaries
- Standard Life Pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 12%
- Long Service Recognition
- Free Will Writing Service
- IT & Mobile Discounts
- 24/7 EAP service, free counselling sessions, and Occupational Health Service
- Gym membership discounts
- Eyecare support
- Flu vouchers
- Paycare Health Benefit Plan covering optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance
- Generous annual leave
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle Benefits Scheme
- Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Employee and travel discounts
- Staff Scholarship Scheme (funding up to PhD level)
- Leadership and Management Development opportunities
- Access to LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's staff networks