Bath Spa University
Part Time Technical Demonstrator: 3D Design
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Application Deadline: 3 August 2026
Department: Technical Services
Location: Bath, Somerset - Locksbrook Campus
Compensation: Grade 6 - starting from £13,580 rising to £15,077 per annum Pro Rata £33,951 - £37,694
Description
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)
About the 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.
About You
- 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.
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For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Additional Information
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.
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Interview Date - w/c 17th August
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 an 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.
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