Technical Instructor - Book Art (22.0 hours per week) - Internal Only

Help preserve, develop and share the craft of bookbinding with the next generation of creative practitioners.

Are you passionate about bookbinding, book arts and craft-based making? Do you enjoy sharing specialist skills and supporting students as they develop their creative practice? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Technical Instructor to join our technical team and play a key role in supporting students across a range of bookbinding and book arts activities.

At the University of Brighton, students are encouraged to explore both traditional craft techniques and contemporary creative practices. As a Technical Instructor, you will help create an inspiring, inclusive and supportive workshop environment where students can develop technical skills, experiment with materials and realise ambitious creative projects.

About the role

Working as part of a friendly and collaborative technical team, you will support teaching, learning and creative practice within our Visual Communications workshops. You will provide specialist technical instruction, maintain workshop facilities and resources, and support students in developing practical skills through a wide range of binding, finishing and book construction techniques.

You will work closely with academic and technical colleagues to ensure our facilities continue to support an excellent student experience and reflect current practice in book arts and craft-based making.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver technical inductions, demonstrations and workshops in bookbinding, book arts and associated making processes.
- Provide specialist support and guidance to students and staff in the safe and effective use of workshop equipment, tools and resources.
- Maintain and develop workshop facilities, including bookbinding equipment, hand tools and specialist resources.
- Ensure high standards of health and safety, including training, compliance monitoring and the safe operation of equipment such as power guillotines.
- Collaborate with academic colleagues to support teaching, student projects, exhibitions and the ongoing development of workshop practices and resources.

About You

You will have substantial practical experience in bookbinding, book arts or a closely related craft discipline, together with a passion for supporting learning and creative development.

You will bring experience of a broad range of bookbinding structures and techniques, operating and maintaining specialist workshop equipment, including guillotines and finishing equipment, hand tools and workshop resources. You will have experience of supporting a safe and accessible craft-based making and learning environment.

You will be an approachable and effective communicator who enjoys working with students of differing backgrounds, abilities and levels of experience. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to fostering an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment where students can develop their skills, confidence and creative ambitions.

This post is offered on a 22.0 hours per week contract and is fixed term until 31/07/2028. We welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.