Technical Manager (Innovation School) 1.0 FTE
Technical Support Department
Glasgow
Grade 7 (£44,746 - £56,535 per annum)
12 months – Maternity Cover
TSD are looking for a talented manager to join our senior team to develop TSD through the next stage of our evolution.
As a key member of the TSD management team, this role will act as a key liaison role between TSD and the Innovation School (each technical manager is assigned a school), and will be responsible for managing a group of workshop teams across Printmaking, Silversmithing & Jewellery, Casting, the Makerspace team and the Forres technical team.
You will be a clear communicator, able to develop relationships across the school at all levels; have experience managing and developing complex teams; and have an understanding of the various processes used across TSD, their associated health and safety risks, and the student expectations of TSD. Some travel to our highland campus in Forres will be required.
The role is a 1-year fixed-term contract and is open to internal secondment opportunities and discussion, as well as external candidates.
Informal enquiries can be made to John Ayers, Head of Technical Support,
[email protected]
Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (GMT) Tuesday 08th September 2026
For full details and how to apply online please visit: https://glasali.webitrent.com/glasali_webrecruitment
The right to work and live in the UK is required, Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements may be available if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment process, please contact
[email protected]
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
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