SGS has an exciting opportunity at our WISE campus!
Print and Visual Arts Technician Role Information: Reference: REQ001424Location: WISE CampusFTE Salary: £25,287.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)Actual Salary: £20,229.60Contract Type: Part-Time, PermanentWorking Hours: 29.6 hour per weekAt SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards and Benefits: - Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
- Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 17.9%.
- Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to My Lifestyle discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection. For more information, please visit
https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/ Bristol School of Art at South Gloucestershire & Stroud College is seeking a skilled and organised
Print & Visual Arts Technician to support our vibrant Creative Department. The post holder will play a key role in maintaining high‑quality print rooms, art studios, workshops and creative learning environments, ensuring they are fully equipped, safe, and ready for student and lecturer use.
This role works across all Art & Design levels from 1-3, supporting specialist technical processes, preparing materials, and maintaining equipment.
The successful applicant will be proactive, safety‑conscious, and confident supporting both staff and students within a practical, hands‑on creative environment.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities - Maintain and prepare rooms, studios, workshops and equipment, ensuring all spaces are set up for lecturer and student use and left in an appropriate condition afterward.
- Manage the print room and art studios, overseeing resources and supporting high‑quality provision.
- Prepare and organise materials, tools and equipment, assisting lecturers with session delivery where needed.
- Provide specialist, practical technical support to students and staff during sessions.
- Oversee ordering, receiving, storing and maintaining materials and equipment, including record‑keeping, arranging servicing, and advising on replacements.
- Ensure Health & Safety compliance, including conducting risk assessments, developing safe working systems, organising PAT testing, managing equipment bookings, and supporting studio remodelling and end‑of‑year show setup.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications - GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
- Degree level qualification or substantial relevant experience in a related subject area.
- Experience working within a team and with young people is desirable.
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to self‑organise, manage workshops and equipment booking systems.
- Understanding of safeguarding policy and procedure
- Experience of technical support within an Art & Design environment is desirable.
- Knowledge of the Further Education sector is desirable.
- Digital skills used to support printmaking (Adobe suite) and knowledge of photography equipment is beneficial.
Please apply online by: Monday 20 th April 2026Expected Interview Date: Wednesday 29 th April 2026If you have any queries please contact [email protected]
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
