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Junior Prototyping Technician
| Posting date: | 03 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13,000 to £13,750 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2025 |
| Location: | London – Bedford Square |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Architectural Association School of Architecture |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The AA is an independent architectural school and an international cultural
institution that serves as a forum for ideas. Being a major Centre for debate, the
AA offers an unparalleled public programme of lectures, symposia, and
exhibitions, together with accompanying publications.
The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in
1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching,
discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a
worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of
the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and
professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up
to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and
academic bodies.
The AA campus is located in historic 18th century Bedford Square in London with a
350 acre woodland setting in Hooke Park in Dorset. The AA has an annual revenue
of £18 million, a student body of 1000 students, 200 faculty, 90 staff, 6,500
members and thousands of visitors that come to engage with the most relevant
debates in architecture today.
Role Overview:
The Digital Prototyping Lab (DPL) is seeking a Junior Prototyping Technician to help manage
the day-to-day operation of the lab. Responsibilities will include: operation and maintenance of digital prototyping equipment, supervision of students using the lab, assistance and advice in digital fabrication and model-making techniques.
We are seeking an individual who is creative and willing to join in the experimental nature of
the AA’s learning environment. The successful candidate will be a first point of contact for
students and must have great communication skills, a problem-solving nature, and a strong
sense of responsibility for the workspace and its relevant health and safety requirements.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days’ leave per annum, in
addition to Bank Holiday, a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access
to professional development opportunities.
You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching
environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on-site
exhibitions, public programmes and lectures.
Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court
Road station, right in the heart of Central London.
How to Apply:
Please email the below documents to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk by the closing
date of 27th February 2025 stating the job title in the subject heading.
• AA Application Form
• Cover Letter / Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the
role. This should be no more than two-pages
• Full CV
• Please send a portfolio or pictures of work.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early
as possible.
Informal enquires should be addressed to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk or
02078874079.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our
community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit
alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented
within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews
and workplaces.
Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of
Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need
to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA
School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role
institution that serves as a forum for ideas. Being a major Centre for debate, the
AA offers an unparalleled public programme of lectures, symposia, and
exhibitions, together with accompanying publications.
The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in
1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching,
discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a
worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of
the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and
professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up
to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and
academic bodies.
The AA campus is located in historic 18th century Bedford Square in London with a
350 acre woodland setting in Hooke Park in Dorset. The AA has an annual revenue
of £18 million, a student body of 1000 students, 200 faculty, 90 staff, 6,500
members and thousands of visitors that come to engage with the most relevant
debates in architecture today.
Role Overview:
The Digital Prototyping Lab (DPL) is seeking a Junior Prototyping Technician to help manage
the day-to-day operation of the lab. Responsibilities will include: operation and maintenance of digital prototyping equipment, supervision of students using the lab, assistance and advice in digital fabrication and model-making techniques.
We are seeking an individual who is creative and willing to join in the experimental nature of
the AA’s learning environment. The successful candidate will be a first point of contact for
students and must have great communication skills, a problem-solving nature, and a strong
sense of responsibility for the workspace and its relevant health and safety requirements.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days’ leave per annum, in
addition to Bank Holiday, a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access
to professional development opportunities.
You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching
environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on-site
exhibitions, public programmes and lectures.
Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court
Road station, right in the heart of Central London.
How to Apply:
Please email the below documents to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk by the closing
date of 27th February 2025 stating the job title in the subject heading.
• AA Application Form
• Cover Letter / Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the
role. This should be no more than two-pages
• Full CV
• Please send a portfolio or pictures of work.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early
as possible.
Informal enquires should be addressed to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk or
02078874079.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our
community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit
alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented
within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews
and workplaces.
Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of
Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need
to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA
School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role