Creative Practice Technician in Dumfries

Creative Practice Technician

Dumfries campus based | £35,743.86 per year Pro Rata | 22.5 hours per week to be worked over 5 days 38 weeks per year during college semesters | Fixed Term for 12 months

What’s the Job?

Are you passionate about Creative Practice, with the practical and technical skills to help others bring their creative ideas to life? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Creative Practice Technician to join our Business, Enterprise, Digital Technology and Creative Industries curriculum team at Dumfries & Galloway College on a part time contract. This role will primarily support our Creative Practice provision, working closely with lecturers and students across a range of traditional and contemporary art and design disciplines. You’ll help ensure our creative studios, specialist equipment and learning resources are prepared, maintained and ready for use, providing practical and technical support that enables students to explore their creativity and develop their skills. The role involves working with a variety of creative materials, equipment and technologies, from traditional arts and crafts processes to digital design, photography and multimedia production. You’ll support the preparation and maintenance of specialist equipment, assist with technical troubleshooting, liaise with external suppliers and contribute to the safe and effective operation of our creative learning environments. You’ll also support practical activities such as preparing artwork for display and exhibition, helping students and lecturers make the most of the facilities and resources available.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with a strong practical background in a related creative discipline, who enjoys problem-solving, working collaboratively and supporting others. You’ll be organised, approachable and confident working with a range of creative materials, equipment and digital technologies. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Qualifications at SCQF Level 5-6 in a relevant discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant practical or technical experience within creative practice or a related environment.
• A good understanding of traditional and contemporary crafts materials and processes.
• Experience of maintaining, preparing and safely using specialist equipment, tools and resources.
• Knowledge and experience of using Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• An understanding of digital printing processes, including colour profiles and preparing files for print.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise with external companies and suppliers regarding equipment maintenance, technical issues and updates.
• A good understanding of health and safety practices within creative studios and workshops, including safe working procedures, risk assessments and the safe handling and storage of materials.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using Microsoft Office and appropriate specialist software or systems.
• A willingness to embrace evolving digital technologies and continuously develop your technical skills.

It would also be advantageous to have experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Using specialist digital and multimedia equipment, including graphics tablets, DSLR cameras and sound recording equipment.
• Ceramic processes, including kiln firing and the safe handling and application of ceramic glazes.
• A recognised health and safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Knowledge or practical experience of undertaking risk assessments and applying Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) requirements, particularly in relation to art materials, ceramics, glazes and other specialist processes.
• Preparing and installing artwork for exhibitions, including framing, display techniques, fixtures and fittings.
• Supporting students or colleagues within a creative learning environment.
• Working within further education, training or a similar educational setting.

We recognise that applicants may bring different areas of creative expertise, and we welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate transferable technical skills and a willingness to develop their knowledge across a range of creative disciplines.

This is a campus‑based role, providing hands‑on support to students, teaching staff and specialist creative learning environments.

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

Closing Date 30 November 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on Wednesday 16/Thursday 17 December 2026

What else you need to know

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults. All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.