We are seeking a Technical Demonstrator to support teaching, learning, and research within our 3D Digital Design and Making facilities. The role involves providing specialist technical expertise, maintaining workshop equipment, and delivering practical demonstrations and training across technologies such as 3D printing, CNC milling, CAD/CAM systems and associated software. (This is a part-time 0.4 role)
As our Technical Demonstrator in 3D Design, you will support teaching, learning, and innovation through the safe and effective use of digital manufacturing technologies. The role involves providing technical instruction and training in CAD/CAM software (including Rhino and Fusion), supporting the full digital design workflow from concept to production, operating and maintaining specialist equipment such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and 3D scanners, and advising on materials and manufacturing methods. You will ensure high standards of health and safety, manage workshop resources, and contribute to the ongoing development of facilities, processes, and digital making practices.
Proven experience of supporting or delivering technical activities within a 3D Digital Design and Making environment, including digital fabrication processes such as 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, and associated workshop practices.
- Strong practical knowledge of digital design and manufacturing software, such as Rhino, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, slicing software (e.g. PrusaSlicer), and file preparation for digital fabrication.
- Experience of operating and supporting specialist digital fabrication and scanning technologies, including 3D printers, 3D scanners, CAD/CAM systems, and associated software workflows.
- Ability to develop and deliver technical demonstrations, inductions, training, and support activities that enhance teaching, learning, research, and student engagement.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within workshop, studio, or fabrication environments, including the safe operation, maintenance, and management of specialist equipment and facilities.
- Experience supporting higher education teaching, learning, or research activities.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting digital fabrication equipment.
- Experience supporting exhibitions, events, external projects, or industry collaborations.
- Evidence of developing new technical resources, facilities, or workflows.
- Strong organisational skills, including stock control and workshop resource management.
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Grade 6 - starting from £13,580 rising to £15,077 per annum Pro Rata £33,951 - £37,694
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Interview Date - 1st September
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
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.
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
Information about visa sponsorship
Under the 2006 Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act the University has a duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out document checks on all potential employees to confirm that a person has the right to work in the UK.
Please note that the University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK.
For some vacancies (those requiring specific specialist skills or in shortage occupations) we may be able to obtain a certificate of sponsorship for a suitably qualified applicant. Due to the limited availability of sponsorship resources, not all vacancies in this category will be eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Sponsorship eligibility will be assessed on a role-by-role basis and is normally limited to positions that meet the University's workforce and immigration criteria.
In light of this, for most vacancies it will be unlikely that permission to work in the UK would be granted.
For further information please click here to visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
