Show Projects Build and Logistics Assistant

The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical exhibition assistant to play a key role assisting in the operational delivery of projects, exhibitions, showcases and production events at Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon Colleges of Art. You will contribute to the successful delivery of technical and production aspects of a variety of student projects, exhibitions, showcases and productions, such as SHOW, which is our largest final show during the summer and other defined projects, student exhibitions and performance events. You will provide build, install and de-install support during exhibitions, with tasks ranging from painting to building structures and installing artwork. You will also have responsibility for returning spaces to how they were before the event. Your role will include monitoring health and safety standards and you will ensure students and staff are adhering to the safe working practices that have been agreed. You will ensure studio and gallery environments are kept safe, hazard free and clean during these busy periods and, where appropriate, lead the students to do the same. About you You will have completed a degree in an arts related discipline or have equivalent experience, including an awareness of safe studio practices. You will have at least basic technical skills and experience of using tools safely, along with knowledge of the preparation and installation of exhibitions.  A keen motivation to solve problems will be essential to this role. You will be competent at art handling and will feel comfortable demonstrating best practice techniques in all aspects of your role to student groups if required.  We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of 6 renowned colleges and is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.  We are proud of our international student and staff community and are committed to ensuring that the University offers an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone; a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. For further details and to apply please click the Apply button. Closing date for applications: 7 February 2024 at 23:55. If you would like to have an informal chat about the role and your suitability, you can contact Adriano Digaudio at a.digaudio@arts.ac.uk  Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk. Our culture 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.