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University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking for a new Specialist TechnicianHair and Make-up to join our Hair and Makeup department at London College of Fashion.
You will expand the delivery of non-Eurocentric teaching in the Hair and make-up department within the School of Media and Communication. You will utilise your skills and expertise in hair (with a particular emphasis on textured hair) and make-up, by leading exciting and informative technical workshops, providing guidance, advice and support to students working in Hair and make-up practices.
You will assume responsibility for the daily running of specific areas and facilities within the College, including specialist facilities such as the Hair and make-up classrooms, liaising closely with the Technical Coordinator/Manager to ensure the safe use of equipment and facilities.
You will also contribute to the planning and development of the programme area, as well as the identification of learning outcomes, including curriculum development, research, and commercial activities.
About you
You will need a degree/equivalent qualification relevant to the role, or previous relevant experience. You will demonstrate an extensive knowledge of Hair and make-up techniques, along with experience of delivering technical workshops and providing 1-2-1 support for Hair and make-up.
You will also exhibit excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills, along with strong professional practice that seeks to support excellent teaching, pedagogy, and inclusivity.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd.
We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.
We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.
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Closing date: 23:55, 2nd July 2024.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Jamie Sergeant at j.sergeant@fashion.arts.ac.uk.
If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team at vacancies@fashion.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.
