Graduate Apprentice Technician

University of the Arts London • London, England, United Kingdom • £30.58k / year • 1w ago

Vacancy ID

12449

College/Exec Group

Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges

Location

CCW - Various sites, London UK

Salary

£30,577 per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed Term

Hours

Apply by

18 May 2026, 12:00 pm

The opportunity Salary: £30,577 per annum pro rata Location: Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Art Contract: 22 months Hours: 28 hours/week Employment Start Date: 14th September 2026 Do you want to develop your practice as an early-career creative, supporting others, whilst gaining experience and an Apprenticeship qualification as a higher education technician? Join us as a Graduate Apprentice Technician. We’re looking for creative Art and Design graduates who are ready to combine practical studio experience with structured professional development. In this role, you’ll become an integral part of our studio and workshop culture, supporting and inspiring students as they shape their creative identities, while continuing to develop your own practice. This fixed-term opportunity is designed to help you build momentum at a crucial early stage in your career. You’ll spend 20% of your time studying towards the recognised Higher Education Technician Qualification, with the remaining 80% embedded within our Technical Resources team, learning from experienced professionals and developing in-demand technical skills. As both a peer and mentor, you’ll support students to navigate their creative journeys and better understand the realities of professional practice. Simultaneously, you’ll build your own expertise by working alongside experienced technicians, bridging the gap between staff and students, building confidence, skill, and a strong foundation for your future career. Your profile Eligibility for this role requires you to hold a BA in an Art, Design, or Performance related field of study. We’re looking for graduates who have had some time to develop their creative practice outside college. You will also need to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of this role. UAL are unable to act as visa sponsors for this position. You must also meet the full apprenticeship eligibility criteria which can be found on the FAQ’s of our apprenticeships careers site including having been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last 3 years. You’ll also need to show us that you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification on the Job Description. If you have strong communication, planning, organisational, and teamwork skills, along with a basic proficiency in Office or Mac communication suites, we encourage you to explore this role further. Online Information Session: Monday 11 May, 12:00 noon We are holding an online session for you to meet the team, find out more about the opportunity and ask any questions you may have at 12 noon, on Monday 11th May. Sign up https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graduate-apprentice-technician-information-session-tickets-1986515061023?aff=oddtdtcreator Find out more about Apprenticeships at UAL Key Dates: Online Information Session: Monday 11th May, 12:00 noon Closing date: Monday 18th May, 12:00 noon Expected interview dates: w/c 6th July Employment Start Date: 14th September 2026 Due to training start dates, you’ll need to be available to start work on the 14th September 2026. For more information about this apprenticeship role, please contact Jonathan Armistead – Technical Operations Manager j.c.armistead@arts.ac.uk Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application please contact: CCW.staffrecruit@arts.ac.uk For full details on the assessment criteria and how to apply please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities. We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer. Application process We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding. We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page. Candidates are advised to submit applications early.