Job Description

Technician - Knit (0.5FTE)

Role

: Technician (Knit)

Department:

Belfast School of Art

Grade:

5 (28,778-32,097) pro rata

Responsible to:

Head of Belfast School of Art

Campus:

Belfast

Fixed Term (4 weeks) / 18.5 hours per week (0.5FTE)

Job Purpose

:

The postholder will provide in depth knowledge and understanding of technical aspects of knit construction and production in order to support a range of activities across teaching and research.
The role mainly supports the following programmes: BA Hons Textile Art, Design and Fashion; MSc Fashion and Textile Retail Management; Foundation (year 0); and other courses and activities as required within the Belfast School of Art.
Within the discipline of Knit, the postholder will provide skilled technical assistance, instruction, guidance, demonstrating equipment and processes as appropriate. The postholder will ensure the effective provision and availability of specialist equipment and work areas in order to facilitate academic delivery, student learning, research and knowledge exchange activities. Technical Support staff are involved with students in formative assessment and feedback as required.
The postholder may carry out tests and experiments, installing and configuring new equipment, diagnosing and resolving technical issues/problems within their subject area. The postholder will engage in technical support for school wide activity such as recruitment, induction, examinations, exhibitions, events, health and safety.
The detailed duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character or level of responsibility entailed. The postholder will update their knowledge of industry standard processes, materials and technologies in line with new research and equipment as it becomes available.
The postholder will be a member of the School Board and will attend and participate in relevant course, subject, School and Faculty meetings.

Closing Date: 16 November 2025 at 23.30

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please check your options here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
If you have any specific queries regarding this post, please contact the named email address for the vacancy, as listed on the main current vacancies landing page.
If you have any specific queries regarding eligibility to work in the UK, our Resourcing Compliance team may be able to help: Resourcing-compliance@ulster.ac.uk

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

Belfast School of Art holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at

https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/transformed-uk-athena-swan-charter

and on our University website

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan

. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Job ID :

039606

Location :

Belfast

Close Date :

16-Nov-2025