Studio Coordinator

About the School

The School of Design is dynamic, contemporarily engaged and forward thinking.

Design flourishes at Goldsmiths; the College’s interdisciplinary intellectual climate affords us the unique opportunity to draw upon a wealth of critical, theoretical and creative perspectives, which in turn shape the distinct – and often radical – design practices, educational programmes and research that we pursue in the School. 

Design has a huge influence on the way we live. In an increasingly uncertain world – facing, for instance, climate change, globalised consumerism and social fragmentation – designers need to think more deeply, critically and creatively about their activities than ever before. Appreciating this, we have developed contemporarily engaged and future- sensitive academic programmes that cultivate versatile, pioneering graduates, critically aware of their responsibilities to the environment and of the ethical dimension of their activities in influencing social processes and cultural formation.

About the Role

The Studio Coordinator role supports the administration and management of our core Studios and multi-purpose Teaching Spaces across both our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes and sites. Working in collaboration with both the core UG and PG Studio Coordinator Leads, Heads of UG and PG Programme Leads, Head of School, and Senior Leadership Team, the role holder will ensure Studios and School Teaching Spaces are appropriate for use and that they provide a safe and vibrant place for our student and staff community to grow. The Studio Coordinator also works closely with the Workshop/Lab Leads, and UG and PG Show Coordinators to support the School’s public-facing events that showcase our students and programmes. The role also includes planning for refurbishments and improvements for the new year and liaison with Estates and Information Technology about space and equipment.

About the Candidate

You should have prior experience in studio co-ordination, estates organisation, or planning. You will be able to work as a member of a team, whilst also exhibiting the ability to take initiative in resolving issues directly connected to the organisation and management of our studio and teaching spaces. You will ideally have some prior experience of working in an educational environment and be able to engage with student requirements and concerns in the context of the role.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes. 

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.