FASHION TECHNICIAN

Entity: London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) Job Title: Fashion Technician (inc. evenings and weekends) Role Type: Permanent (part-time / full time role(s) available) Location: London – Tower hill Salary: Competitive Who we are offers our students a wide range of accredited programmes within the creative arts and contemporary business fields. With a broad network of industry connections, aided by our partnership with University of the Creative Arts and various other industry leading brands, we allow our students to get a real feel for working within the fashion, graphic design and the business space by embarking on a journey which is designed to meet our students’ academic and personal demands. LCCA offers students a unique industry-centred exposure to get students ready for their next step by adopting blended learning approaches delivered via workshops, lectures, fieldtrips, seminars, hosting sector leading subject-matter renowned experts from around the world and various other networking opportunities - therefore adopting a practical approach in the delivery of our programmes. At the very heart of our vision is a student-centred learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners’ needs. Why join us: LCCA is part of , which is an international network of higher education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. At GUS, we’re focused on becoming one of the world’s most dynamic, inclusive and diverse education organisations! Our ambition is to engender a belief in learning for life and to stimulate growth through education. We foster in our students the spirit and the will, to advance themselves and to thrive in their communities. We are bounded by our shared values – student focus, communication, collaboration, respect, competence, entrepreneurship, and integrity – are more than aspiration. We display and expect these beliefs and behaviours from our colleagues equally. Some of the benefits on offer are: What we offer our colleagues: A flexible working model – we encourage flexible working to aid productivity and a healthy work-life balance. My Rewards Hub – handpicked discounts and deals from a wide and ever-growing list of providers Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a dedicated 24/7 access platform We support and promote our colleagues in achieving various academic and CPD opportunities via PGCertHE and Advanced HE followships. Training & Development opportunities on offer – this ranges from digital badges, in-house workshops and seminars hosted by world renowned subject matter experts. A great Refer-A-Friend (RAF) scheme in operation. Socials via ‘GOSH’: We love to celebrate events, our successes, recognise our colleagues for their contribution. Eye Care Vouchers The Role: At LCCA, we are on the cusp of a significant period of growth and pride ourselves on the use of technology and experiential blended learning. As such, we’ve got an opening for a Fashion Technician to join us at LCCA and undertake the curriculum support of construction units in fashion design and take responsibility for the studio systems in place, which includes various types of equipment and machinery. This is an opportunity for the role-holder to work collaboratively with the fashion lecturers, subject leaders and course director. The role holder will be expected to engage in the area of construction within the fashion design units and aspects across clothing construction. Ideally the role holder’s professional practice will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of construction finishes as well as tailoring skills. LCCA courses are unique in that they may be taught across the week (in the day); in two evenings in the week and at the weekend and follow a blended learning approach. Candidates may have to work across evenings and weekends, as determined and discussed at your interview matched against your preference, the workload and resource allocation and needs of the business. The ideal candidate: You will have possessed technical expertise providing practical day-to-day support to students, thereby enhancing the student-lifecycle, and contributing to LCCA’s experiential learning approach. The postholder will work closely with the academic team and various other functions at LCCA and contribute to curriculum support. You will genuinely love helping others and have a “hands-on” approach in supporting teaching and learning across fashion construction related curriculum and programmes. The postholder would take pride and serve as a brand-ambassador, by partaking in open-days, contribute ideas and continuous ways of improvement and be a champion of health & safety and good working guidelines and practices. Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. We do not offer visa sponsorships. It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the GUS. Just click on the apply button above. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria. We acknowledge receipt of your resume for a position at LCCA and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success. LCCA is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.