"Knitwear Technician"

Kingston University - Kingston School of Art

Location:	Kingston upon Thames, London
Salary:	£20,404.20 (60% to £34,007) per annum.
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	5th March 2026
Closes:	19th March 2026
Job Ref:	606661

The Role

To provide a professional and fully integrated technical service supporting teaching, research, and enterprise.

To Contribute to a student-centred culture within the faculty’s workshops to underpin the collective aims of the faculty, through the ethos of ‘Thinking through Making’, so there is a clear understanding of how meaningful and disciplined workshop practice can effectively support the development of ambitious student work.

To work in line with our ‘Open Access policy here at the University, allowing students from all courses to develop knit skills’.

Development of technical support and resources in line with the faculty’s Strategy and Academic Plan.

To ensure the safe operation of all processes within the faculty’s workshops and support the University’s Health and Safety Policy.

To encourage students’ exploration of yarns and/or processes/techniques/ applications, as appropriate, for the successful and creative realisation of their work.

To undertake formal instruction and demonstrating to groups of students or individuals

Undertake frontline and regular operational and maintenance requirements relating to Health and Safety are in place with students

The Person

This exciting role is for an applicant that has a first degree in fashion or equivalent relevant experience

You will have excellent communication organisational and presentational skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Ensure the University’s commitment to sustainability is embraced within the operations the technical service of the faculty so that waste and energy consumption is reduced.

Further Information

This is a part time (22.2 hours), fixed-term position for 9 months to cover maternity leave, with a starting salary of £20,404.20 (60% to £34,007) per annum.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday, 31 March 2026

For any informal enquiries please contact Maxine Vernon, Fashion Workshop Manager.

*This post is available as a result of maternity leave, and it is expected that you will hold it for the full period. However, should the post-holder on maternity leave exercise their right to return to work earlier, then this appointment will be terminated, subject to a notice period of one month.*

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.