Senior Technician in Typography & Graphic Communication

University of Reading - Technical Services - Department of Typography & Communication

Part-time, Permanent Contract

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 10th April 2026

Interviews will be held: 24th April 2026

Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.

This is a wide-ranging role working for Technical Services and placed within the Department of Typography & Communication. You will be responsible for providing support for students, staff, and visitors in the use of specialist printing and finishing equipment and design software.

Working under the direction of academic staff you will deliver workshops for students and work closely with students to help them achieve their learning objectives.

You will also administrate the Department’s Real Jobs scheme and maintain specialist areas and the associated teaching and research materials and collections.

You will expected to feedback regularly to Department and Technical Services staff, develop positive working relationships with colleagues in all areas of the University and conduct yourself in a professional way at all times.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background/interest in the craft-based aspects of graphic design who is keen to develop this expertise and share it with others.You will have:

• A BA or equivalent professional experience in a design discipline.
• Experience in graphic design and letterpress printing practice
• Ability to demonstrate graphic design software and letterpress printing.
• Ability to give ad hoc advice to students creating graphic design projects.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Administrative skills

Informal contact details

Contact role: Head of the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication
Contact name: Prof Rob Banham
Contact email: r.e.banham@reading.ac.uk

Contact role: Associate Director of Technical Services
Contact name: Keith Hill
Contact email: k.a.hill@reading.ac.uk