Print Centre Assistant

The Architectural Association

Print Centre Assistant

Salary: £29,130.71 per annum (pro-rata to £17,478.43)

Location: London – Bedford Square

Department: Print Centre

Reporting to: Print Centre Manager

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: Part-time, 21 hours per week, 10:00am-6:00pm.

Working Pattern Options:

1. Monday, Tuesday and Friday
2. Monday, Thursday and Friday
3. Monday to Wednesday
4. Wednesday to Friday

Candidates may also indicate that they have no preference.

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.
• 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.

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.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days’ leave per annum, in addition to Bank Holiday, a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to professional development opportunities.

You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on-site exhibitions, public programmes and lectures.

Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, right in the heart of Central London.

How to Apply:

Please email the below documents to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk by the closing date of 29th November 2026 stating the job title in the subject heading.

• AA Application Form
• Cover Letter / Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role (this should be no more than two-pages)
• Full CV
• Confirmation of your preferred working pattern (Monday, Tuesday and Friday; Monday, Thursday and Friday; Monday to Wednesday; or Wednesday to Friday), or confirmation that you have no preferred working pattern

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.

Informal enquires should be addressed to recruitment@aaschool.ac.uk

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.