Current opportunities

A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. We are looking to appoint a senior Payroll professional to lead our Payroll services and oversee the team responsible for related pension and HR administrative processes. To be successful you will need to have relevant, relatable experience in a complex organisation with a successful track record of reviewing and implementing processes, policies and procedures which support continuous service improvement.  Experience of line-management and of supporting a culture of high standards and performance will be of distinct advantage.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) will work with and support the senior executive team of Roehampton. The successful candidate will be a clear strategic thinker, an excellent leader and manager, with a track record of operational excellence improvements and with a deep commitment to students that drives all that they do.

This is a rare opportunity for a visionary leader to continue to position West Dean College at the forefront of specialist education. The Vice-Principal will drive innovation in teaching, curriculum development and research, while ensuring the College remains a pioneer in both higher education, short courses and CPD. The role demands a balance of academic leadership, strategic vision, and the ability to evolve the institution in response to both opportunity and challenge.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding individual to the newly created role of Associate Director of International Recruitment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the University’s international student recruitment ambitions, taking responsibility for developing and executing innovative international strategies at a pivotal time for the institution. As part of Global Engagement’s senior leadership team, you will provide direction, support and leadership to the international recruitment team to achieve targets and contribute to growing the reach and reputation of the university globally.

As Keele University’s next Head of School and active member of the Faculty of Natural Sciences Leadership Team, you will bring fresh thinking and a bold vision to deliver growth and enhance the student experience.

To apply, you will be a computer scientist with successful leadership experience in an academic environment and a personal track record of research, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.

The successful candidate will be a clear strategic thinker, and a professionally qualified accountant with extensive successful management experience of equivalent services in similar complex organisations. You will also have proven experience of developing and delivering successful financial strategies and have delivered significant financial change and transformation.

The new Director of Finance will be a key member of the executive leadership team, charged with shaping the College’s financial future and supported by a dedicated team of professional staff. They will have a number of priorities that include improved budgetary management and reporting, commercialization of activities, business case development and timely advice to academic and senior management.

The Director of Student Life will play a critical leadership role in the development of already excellent student services, and will be responsible for fostering a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

Working within the School of Health at Leeds Beckett University, the Head of Nursing will play a key role in shaping the School’s strategic direction through a commitment to nurturing a culture of excellence and innovation in teaching, research and knowledge exchange.

You will be joining a fantastic health ecosystem in Leeds with close working relationships between Universities, Health and Care providers, Leeds City Council, and strong strategic relationships with Private, Independent and Voluntary Organisations.

Based at the University of Leeds, you will lead the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network, ensuring the seamless delivery of excellent research across the NHS and wider health and care settings in furtherance of its strategic objectives. Employed by the University of Leeds, you will work in close partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and key stakeholders to shape policy and strategy and implement a bold, shared vision for the future of research delivery in England.