THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)
28,559.52 per year
London – Bedford Square
Full-time
The Architectural Association
ROLE Print Centre Assistant
Salary:
Location:
Department:
Reporting to:
£28,559.52
London – Bedford Square
Print Centre
Head of IT infrastructure and support & Print
Centre Manager
As soon as possible
Permanent
Full-time; 35 hours Monday to Friday;
Starting Date:
Contract Type:
Hours of work:
9am – 5pm, 10am – 6pm, 11am – 7pm, 12pm – 8pm.
Role Overview
The Print Centre Assistant plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused print
and reprographics service for the Architectural Association community. Working within a busy,
deadline-driven environment, you will support students and staff with their day-to-day
printing needs, ensuring all work is completed to a professional standard.
You’ll assist with a wide range of digital print production tasks including file checks, print
preparation, operating print and finishing equipment, and monitoring the condition of printers
and plotters. The role also supports the day-to-day running of the AA Stationery Shop,
ensuring stock is well maintained and providing guidance to customers on suitable materials
for their work.
This position requires a practical, hands-on approach, strong attention to detail, excellent
communication skills, and the ability to work calmly and efficiently during busy periods. You
will work closely with the Print Centre Manager and collaborate with students, academic staff,
and administrative departments across the school to ensure an efficient and responsive
service.
Main Responsibilities
Print & Reprographics Services
· Produce high-quality digital print work for students and staff, including A4/A3 printing,
large-format plotting, and specialist outputs.
· Assist students with preparing files correctly, troubleshooting issues, and advising on
best printing methods.
· Prioritise and schedule print jobs according to deadlines and workload demands.
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· Operate and maintain print and finishing equipment, including guillotines, binders,
laminators, and large-format plotters.
· Monitor equipment status, report faults, and coordinate repairs or servicing where
required.
· Manage printing supplies and consumables, ensuring adequate stock is available.
· Package, label, and distribute completed print work accurately and efficiently.
· Ensure the Print Centre workspace remains organised, safe, and customer friendly.
Stationery Shop Operations
·
Support the daily running of the AA Stationery Shop, serving customers and
maintaining a professional and welcoming environment.
· Restock shelves, manage inventory, and proactively identify items that need
replenishment.
· Assist with ordering stationery and materials based on demand patterns and student
needs.
· Provide product advice and guidance to students and staff.
Customer Service & Administration
· Deliver excellent front-line customer service with a calm and approachable manner.
· Communicate effectively with students, academic staff, and administrative teams.
· Maintain accurate records of print jobs, stock levels, and daily shop transactions.
·
Support the Print Centre Manager with any additional operational tasks as required.
The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required
to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the
post.
All staff must:
• Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g. Finance, HR, Health &
Safety)
• Adhere to the requirements set out in the AA Code of Behavioural Expectations and
other institutional policies.
Person Specification
Essential
· Experience in digital print production, including use of printers, plotters, and finishing
equipment.
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality work.
·
· Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
· Excellent customer service and communication skills.
· Confident using both Mac and PC platforms.
· Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
· Ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
· Reliable, punctual, and professional manner.
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Desirable
· Experience working in an educational, creative, or design-focused environment.
· Knowledge of common design and print-related software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat,
InDesign, Photoshop).
Familiarity with large-format printing and finishing techniques.
·
· Understanding of health and safety requirements relating to print equipment
Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential skills for AA employees. Ideal candidates
will be high-energy individuals and team players.
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THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)
30,000 - 33,000 per year
Bedford Square
Part-time
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Salary: Location: Compliance Coordinator £30,00 - £33,000 per annum London – Bedford Square Contract Type: Fixed Term ( 1 Year - Maternity Cover) Department: Registrar Reports to: Hours: Assistant Registrar - Compliance & Student Support 35 Hours, Monday – Friday; 10am – 6pm Minimum requirement 3 days in the office The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies. Role Overview: The Architectural Association School of Architecture (the AA) is seeking to appoint a Compliance Coordinator to support the development and enhancement of established systems relating to the admission of international students to its Programmes of study. The role will be based in Bedford Square, however there is a possibility of hybrid working, in which case the pattern of regular remote working will need to be agreed with your manager. Reporting to the Assistant Registrar - Compliance & Student Support as part of the Registrar’s department, the Compliance Coordinator will support a more active management of UKVI compliance activities, sponsorship duties and responsibilities. A demonstrable track record of experience with regards to Tier 4 /Student Visa Policy Guidance, having worked in a related position in the HE sector is an essential requirement of the appointment. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • • • • • To work with the Compliance Officer to monitor and review policies, processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with continuously evolving legislative and regulatory guidelines. To work with the Compliance Officer and the Admissions Team to guarantee the AA School’s processes for the issue of Certificates of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) are robust and to undertake internal screening of all documentation prior to issue. To issue CAS extensions / CAS’s assigned to the Compliance Team for processing. To ensure that all students are registered correctly on a Termly basis and to monitor VISA end dates. To monitor and respond to enquires in the AA Compliance email account. • • • • • • To support prompt UKVI reporting obligations under the Sponsor Management System (SMS) for all international students of the AA School and those who significantly change their circumstances. To ensure that all record keeping practices are compliant and individual records in both paper and electronic forms are robust. To provide immigration advice to students and to maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant UKVI policy specific to their circumstances. To work with / in the absence of the Student Attendance Coordinator, to ensure attendance monitoring is effective and up to date. To assist the Assistant Registrar - Compliance and Student Support with work placement students. Arrange to see the students in person and provide administrative support throughout the academic year. To help monitor the work placement inbox. To discuss visa matters, change in immigration category, suspension of studies and other visa related issues in person. • Assist and support ad hoc projects/tasks when required to support the requirements of the Registrar’s Department. (AA Assistantship and Graduate Route Visa). Person Specification • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within higher education is essential. • A comprehensive understanding of Student Sponsor Guidance. • Ability to monitor and interpret developments in UK Immigration legislation and Sponsor Guidance and other student related immigration categories to support the AA School. Excellent organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail and accuracy are essential. Excellent IT literacy (Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint) essential. The AA is transitioning to a unified and clod native student information system and experience of Tribal (ebs) or similar is desirable. • • The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. The Architectural Association School of Architecture aims to create conditions that ensure staff and students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of their gender, race, religious/political beliefs, ethnic or national origin, disability, family background, age, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinction. 2
THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)
30,000 - 33,000 per year
Bedford Square
Part-time
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Salary: Location: Compliance Coordinator £30,00 - £33,000 per annum London – Bedford Square Contract Type: Fixed Term ( 1 Year - Maternity Cover) Department: Registrar Reports to: Hours: Assistant Registrar - Compliance & Student Support 35 Hours, Monday – Friday; 10am – 6pm Minimum requirement 3 days in the office The Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a worldwide leader in architectural education, with graduates that include many of the world’s leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level, are validated by external professional and academic bodies. Role Overview: The Architectural Association School of Architecture (the AA) is seeking to appoint a Compliance Coordinator to support the development and enhancement of established systems relating to the admission of international students to its Programmes of study. The role will be based in Bedford Square, however there is a possibility of hybrid working, in which case the pattern of regular remote working will need to be agreed with your manager. Reporting to the Assistant Registrar - Compliance & Student Support as part of the Registrar’s department, the Compliance Coordinator will support a more active management of UKVI compliance activities, sponsorship duties and responsibilities. A demonstrable track record of experience with regards to Tier 4 /Student Visa Policy Guidance, having worked in a related position in the HE sector is an essential requirement of the appointment. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • • • • • To work with the Assistant Registrar - Compliance & Student Support to monitor and review policies, processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with continuously evolving legislative and regulatory guidelines. To work with the Assistant Registrar - Compliance & Student Support and the Admissions Team to guarantee the AA School’s processes for the issue of Certificates of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) are robust and to undertake internal screening of all documentation prior to issue. To issue CAS extensions / CAS’s assigned to the Compliance Team for processing. To ensure that all students are registered correctly on a Termly basis and to monitor VISA end dates. To monitor and respond to enquires in the AA Compliance email account. • • • • • • To support prompt UKVI reporting obligations under the Sponsor Management System (SMS) for all international students of the AA School and those who significantly change their circumstances. To ensure that all record keeping practices are compliant and individual records in both paper and electronic forms are robust. To provide immigration advice to students and to maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant UKVI policy specific to their circumstances. To work with / in the absence of the Student Attendance Coordinator, to ensure attendance monitoring is effective and up to date. To assist the Assistant Registrar - Compliance and Student Support with work placement students. Arrange to see the students in person and provide administrative support throughout the academic year. To help monitor the work placement inbox. To discuss visa matters, change in immigration category, suspension of studies and other visa related issues in person. • Assist and support ad hoc projects/tasks when required to support the requirements of the Registrar’s Department. (AA Assistantship and Graduate Route Visa). Person Specification • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within higher education is essential. • A comprehensive understanding of Student Sponsor Guidance. • Ability to monitor and interpret developments in UK Immigration legislation and Sponsor Guidance and other student related immigration categories to support the AA School. Excellent organisational skills, methodical approach and attention to detail and accuracy are essential. Excellent IT literacy (Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint) essential. The AA is transitioning to a unified and clod native student information system and experience of Tribal (ebs) or similar is desirable. • • The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. The Architectural Association School of Architecture aims to create conditions that ensure staff and students are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of their gender, race, religious/political beliefs, ethnic or national origin, disability, family background, age, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant distinction. 2
THE ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION (INCORPORATED)
24,000 - 26,000 per year
London – Bedford Square
Full-time
The Architectural Association ROLE Junior Editor Salary: Location: Department: Reporting to: Starting Date: Contract Type: Hours of work: Role Overview £24,000 to £26,000 per annum London – Bedford Square Communications Studio Head of Communications As soon as possible Permanent Full-time; 35 hours Monday to Friday; 10am-6pm The Communications Junior Editor will assist with the day-to-day operations of the AA Communications Studio, providing support to deliver the School’s written communication activities including school newsletters, press releases, internal communications, public programme promotional materials and school projects. The appointed candidate will report to the Head of Communications and the Communications Studio Senior Editor and is tasked with supporting the development of important school documents such as the Prospectus, Annual Review and Report, Projects Review book, AA Weekly e-newsletter, etc. The role is key in the co-ordination, editing and delivery of day-to-day content produced by the school internally, as well as on the AA website and social media, in order to disseminate information both within and beyond the AA School Community. The role will work closely with the editorial and graphic design team within the Communications Studio, the school’s Digital Content Editor, the AA Public Programme team, Digital Platforms, Admissions, Membership, Bookshop, Photo Library and Archives, Visiting School, Audio Visual and the different academic units and programmes to share their work with a wider audience. Main Responsibilities Assist the Senior Editor and Head of Communications with the day-to-day running of projects and daily content for the following: • Copy-edit and proofread content as required • Plan and write content for the AA Weekly e-newsletter and upload and schedule through MS Dynamics • Public Programme-related event material including promotional materials for lectures and exhibitions • Bookshop-related material such as launch event promotional assets and copy • Written material such as letters and memos requested by the Director’s Office, SMT and other school departments • Update and manage content on digital display screens on the AA premises Page 1 • Assist with editorial strategy for scheduling and delivery of content • Generate emails to be sent out to contributors requesting required material • Co-ordinate delivery of all images/graphics with the designers and pass on briefings where required • Enforce deadlines and chase outstanding material • Assist the Head of Communications and the Senior Editor with the following AA School projects: Prospectus and Unit and Programme Briefs Annual Report and Review Projects Review Book Projects Review Exhibition and Graduation content For these projects, co-ordinate and edit all related content: • Assist with editorial strategy for scheduling and delivery of content and production • Generate memos to be sent out to tutors, programme heads and staff requesting required material • Work with the Senior Editor to edit all texts • Manage the approval process with tutors and staff • Request, gather and co-ordinate delivery of all images to designers • Enforce deadlines and chase outstanding material • Serve as the point of contact for queries, problems and concerns • Absorb changes/feedback from the Director’s Office and Senior Management Team (SMT) Co-ordinate with the Digital Content Editor and Digital Platforms team to ensure that all required content and documents are uploaded to the AA website Assist with the following Social Media tasks: • Manage day-to-day schedule for social media posting, working closely with student assistants • Generate social Media content including idea generation, gathering images, drafting captions, reposting mentions and contributing to the AA’s social media scheduling and strategy Assist with the following Website Editing tasks: • Monitor homepage content to ensure content is up to date • Assist with copyediting, content and file uploads for the AA website • Write and upload News items to the AA website • Review, copyedit and publish Visiting School programme information on the AA website • Assist with copyediting programme and course descriptions for upload to the AA website • Manage content on the AA’s digital display system using Telemetry CMS Assist with the following AirAA (media and podcasts) tasks: • Project co-ordination, reviewing recordings, liaising with the AV team and uploading podcasts to online platforms Assist with AA Publications as required: • With editing, image research and rights acquisition for AA Publications, including for AArchitecture magazine, where required Proofreading: • Proofreading of content produced by the Communications Studio as required, including graphic assets Page 2 Style Guide: • Ensure that all content follows the AA Style Guide, and keep the guide up to date in co- ordination with the Head of Communications and the Senior Editor The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All staff must: • Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g. Finance, HR, Health & Safety) • Adhere to the requirements set out in the AA Code of Behavioural Expectations and other institutional policies. Person Specification Knowledge, Skills and Experience We are looking for a candidate that has a background in and is proficient with writing, and shares an interest in architecture, education and the arts. The AA is a dynamic institution that requires an individual that is excited about and will engage with the culture of the school, has good communication skills and is experienced in working with different departments. The projects that the role will co- ordinate and assist with are diverse in content and timeframe of production, and therefore the candidate will need to have a certain level of flexibility, able to adjust between different types of work not only week-to-week but also day-to-day, and a strong level of personal initiative and self- motivation. Due to the deadline-driven design environment at the school, the candidate will need to be flexible with hours so that projects are delivered on time. Finally, a person that enjoys writing as an artform in and of itself, is detail-oriented and is willing to engage with the nuances and details of language is preferred. • Experience in academic writing and copyediting, as well as English as a first language • Strong written communication skills, including drafting content, editing and proofreading • A keen eye for detail and the ability to uphold a high standard of work across projects of every scale • BA(Hons) in field related to writing or equivalent, experience in publishing and curatorial projects is preferred • The ability to interact with and form productive relationships with staff • An understanding of the requirements to engage with the day-to-day tasks • Proficiency in software: Microsoft Office; Adobe Create Suite; Apple software (Keynote, Pages, etc) Creative thinking and problem-solving are essential skills for AA employees. Page 3