Specialist Technician; Learning and Teaching Specialist Machinery; SMR

London College of Fashion The Opportunity

Do you have the expertise to share your specialised knowledge in Garment Technology within an innovative and technically focused educational environment? Join the team at London College of Fashion as a Specialist Technician, where you will play a key role in advancing the technical skills of the next generation of fashion professionals.

As a Specialist Technician, you will provide expert guidance and contribute to teaching and learning activities across the College. You will provide students invaluable technical instruction in garment construction, and the application of specialist machinery, ensuring that industry standards and innovative methods are upheld.

Your extensive experience in garment construction processes and specialist machinery technology will enable you to deliver highly specialised workshops. You will demonstrate and teach technical skills in garment construction and the use of specialist machinery, preparing students to thrive in a fast-paced industry.

You will adapt your communication and teaching style to meet the diverse needs of the student body, ensuring that every individual gains the education and skills required to succeed in a rapidly evolving fashion industry.

This position includes working evenings and weekends.

To excel in this role, you should hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification in fashion technology, or possess substantial industry experience in garment construction, production and specialist machinery across fashion and garment technology.

We are looking for candidates with a strong track record of applying effective teaching methods or professional practices that support excellence in teaching, learning, and inclusivity.

• Monday 6th July 2026:
  Practical Skills Test – East Bank.
• Thursday 9th July 2026:
  Interview Online.

We are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.