We’re currently recruiting a Summer Technician, to join SSW’s technical team during our busy 2026 Summer programme. The deadline for applications is Friday 29 March 2026, 12 midday. Interviews will be held on Friday 3rd April.
Apply online here.
Job Title: Summer Technician
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 (pro-rata) depending on experience, valid certifications and training.
Pension: 5% pension contribution
Hours: 0.6 (3 days/ 22.5 hrs per week) fixed term for 4 months, may include working weekends and evenings as required
Contract: fixed term, June – September 2026
Responsible to: Technical Director
Job Overview
The Summer Technician is a 3 day a week, fixed-term role set up to support the SSW technical team, artists and community members during our busy Summer programme. They will provide practical and technical assistance to artists, community learners and other SSW users, and ensure workshops operate safely, efficiently, and to a high professional standard.
Working primarily across our casting and metal workshops as well as some support in ceramics, the Summer Technician will assist the technical team with the preparation, maintenance, and supervision of equipment, materials, and studio spaces. They will help facilitate a wide range of activity to support artists on residency/ open access and local residents in our Community Making Space.
They should have a good level of practical experience in casting, plaster mould-making, and metal fabrication processes. They will be confident in providing technical guidance and working closely with artists, supporting the development of projects and assisting in learning new skills. This may include giving demonstrations, providing inductions or making samples.
The successful candidate will be driven by SSW’s mission to expand the possibility of what sculpture can be and who is able to make and enjoy it. They will work with and support artists from a wide range of disciplines, backgrounds and lived experiences. They should be aware of the multiple barriers that workshops can present and be active in breaking these down, working alongside the wider SSW team.
The role requires a proactive and adaptable approach, with an understanding of workshop processes and safe working practices. The successful candidate will contribute to maintaining a safe, organised, and welcoming environment, adhering to current health and safety guidance and SSW procedures at all times.
They should be warm, approachable and committed to holding an accessible environment for artists, community members and staff. They should be a strong communicator and have a can-do attitude to supporting artists. They should be able to work closely with colleagues as well as independently and have experience of working within the contemporary arts, craft or design contexts.
How To Apply and Recruitment Process
Please apply using this online form and tell us, either in writing of no more than two pages or in a video of up to 5-minutes in length:
- Why you would like to become the Summer Technician at SSW this year and how you will contribute to SSW’s vision?
- Outline details of your experience and proven track record including how you meet the points outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.
- Please include information about your skills in metal fabrication, casting, ceramics and experience sharing these skills
- Earliest available start date in June and last availability in September
- The names of two referees (only contacted after seeking permission)
Please also include your CV (maximum 2 pages) and complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (this is for monitoring purposes only and will be detached from your application). You are also welcome to include up to 6 images of previous technical work.
If you would find it more accessible to complete any part of this application in a different format, please email arts@ssw.org.uk
Job pack & links
Download the Job Pack: PDF | word document | large print
Non-discrimination at SSW
At SSW we recognise the historic and ongoing omission of diversity within both the arts and technical fields across Scotland and our role within this. We believe this lack of diversity has led to narrower visions for what sculpture can be and who is able to make and enjoy it. We are committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and providing equal opportunities across our organisation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, those who identify as from marginalised backgrounds based on any protected characteristic including age, race, gender identity or sexuality, disability or long-term health condition, pregnancy, maternity or marital status, religion or belief, and socio-economic background or class identity.
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