Letterpress and Book Arts Technician

Kingston School of Art is seeking a technically skilled and highly motivated individual to join our Printmaking, Letterpress, and Book Arts Workshop team on a fixed\-term basis. Working collaboratively as part of a team of technicians, the postholder will work closely with technical and academic colleagues to provide technical support and guidance to students within the workshop.

The role will focus on supporting the Letterpress and Book Arts facilities and will cover both areas. The initial balance of responsibilities will be determined by the successful candidate’s existing skills and experience. This balance may change throughout the duration of the post, in discussion with the Workshop Manager and according to the needs of the workshop.

The role will involve supporting students at different levels of experience, helping them develop their project work and technical skills through inductions and one\-to\-one support, while encouraging experimentation and creative development.

The postholder will contribute to the smooth running of the workshop, maintaining a safe, supportive and well\-organised learning environment and upholding workshop health and safety policies.

The Person
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We are looking for a creative individual with substantial practical experience in a Letterpress and/or Book Arts workshop. The ideal candidate will have strong practical and technical knowledge in one or both of these areas, together with a high level of competence in relevant processes, techniques and equipment. We welcome applications from candidates with stronger experience in either Letterpress or Book Arts. The successful candidate will be provided with training and support to develop skills across both areas as required. Experience of facilitating teaching and learning within an educational institution would be advantageous.

You will have an excellent understanding of health and safety considerations within a Letterpress and/or Book Arts workshop and will be committed to maintaining safe working practices and supporting a safe learning environment for all workshop users. Knowledge and experience of other printmaking processes, including Screenprinting, Intaglio, Relief, Monoprint and Risography, would be desirable.

You will be confident working with students at different levels of experience and able to provide clear, patient and effective technical guidance. Excellent communication, organisational and time\-management skills, together with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, are important to the role. A student\-centred approach and a commitment to helping students develop their technical skills and produce work to a high standard will be essential.

You will be committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment for all students, encouraging experimentation and creative development while contributing to the faculty’s ethos of ‘Thinking Through Making’.

The Faculty
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Kingston School of Art (KSA) has a strong heritage. Since its origins in the late 19th century it has established an exceptional reputation and become one of the UK’s leading art and design educational institutions.

The Faculty combines a dedication to creative risk\-taking, innovation and experimentation with a commitment to working with numerous local, national and global partners and collaborators to lead and shape the future of the creative and cultural industries. As an Art School within a university, KSA fuses the benefits of an art and design\-focused identity with the ability to be at the forefront of exciting cross\-disciplinary developments in diverse areas such as health, business, engineering and the humanities and social sciences.

Ranked in the top five per cent of the world for art and design education by QS Top Universities, KSA produces globally celebrated alumni, high performing courses, impactful research performance and regularly achieves industry and student awards while engaging with the latest thinking from industry practitioners.

The Faculty works with leading brands and institutions forging exciting partnerships with organisations like the ICA, the Design Museum and the BFI. More recently, the Faculty has expanded its international presence through partnerships with the Indian Institute of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, America.

With a wide variety of disciplines taught within the Faculty, KSA offers opportunities for cross\-disciplinary collaboration in research and teaching – providing both exceptional choice for students and a stimulating environment for academics in the creative fields.

Further information
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This is a fixed term position for up to 12 months, part\-time hours 0\.6 FTE (22\.2 hours per week). The starting salary is £20,404\.20 (60% pro rata to £34,007 per annum). The position is expected to start in late January/ early February 2027\.

This post is available to cover maternity leave and is expected to be held for the full duration. However, should the substantive post\-holder choose to return to work earlier, this appointment may be terminated, subject to a one\-month notice period.

Interviews are expected to be held on 11th November 2026\.

For informal enquiries, please contact Kate Jenkins, Printmaking, Letterpress and Bookarts Workshop Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are \- so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ\+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place\-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006\. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118\.

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