This is a demanding but exciting role in the Hive, the UK’s first joint public and academic library (run in partnership by the University of Worcester (UW) and Worcestershire County Council (WCC), with the primary role being to help to make a success of the innovative 1st tier customer service model and contribute to Library Services more generally. The customer service staffing model which is in operation, brings together staff from the partners to work as an integrated Customer Service team, who answer a very wide range of 1st tier enquiries relating to any of the Hive services and refer them onwards as appropriate.

The post will suit an organised, confident individual who has a real interest in providing excellent customer service in an innovative environment, and who enjoy challenges and takes change in their stride.

The Hive is open from 8.30 am – 10.00 pm 7 days per week, (except for Bank Holidays and including University Closed Days), and this post is for varying hours per week, working a regular pattern of hours including a regular commitment to weekend/evening working.

The hours we currently have available are:

• 19 hours per week
• 24 hours per week
• 29.25 hours per week

The selection process will consist of a group assessment day held on Wednesday 9th September 2026 at The Hive. Candidates successful at the assessment day will be invited to attend a second stage formal interview which will be held on Friday 11th September 2026.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £24,830 (pro rata per annum), with the opportunity to progress to £25,620 (pro rata per annum) subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• 32 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 37 total days after 5 years’ continuous service 
• Access to our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

For any informal queries regarding this role please contact Stephanie Jones, Hive Library Services Manager, via stephanie.jones@worc.ac.uk

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK. 

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £24,714 to £24,830

You'll communicate with a range of audiences through presentations, workshops, webinars and digital channels, with full training provided to support your development. The role includes regular travel, occasional overnight stays, and some evening and weekend work. This is a fixed-term post for two years.

What's in it for you: 

For further enquiries, please contact Huw Pritchard - Head of Schools and Colleges Communications and External Affairs at h.pritchard@worc.ac.uk

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 03 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £25,080 to £26,093 per annum

Successful candidates will have specialist knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: 

• Unreal Engine
• Motion Capture and Rigging 
• Digital painting and concept art with strong foundational art skills.
• Marmoset Toolbag
• UI Design
• 2D Game Development
• 3D Modelling 
• Up to date knowledge and/or experience of the games industry

Knowledge or skills in the following areas are desirable, but not essential. 

• Substance Painter and Designer
• Digital Sculpting (Zbrush)
• Marvelous Designer
• AR/VR

Applicants with an ongoing professional practice and detailed knowledge of contemporary game development are encouraged to apply. For further information about the Game Art course please visit: http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/game-art-ba-hons.html 

Selection Process:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview and asked to deliver a teaching session.

Candidates are required to adopt the role of a lecturer at the Institute of Arts and Humanities, to facilitate a 15-minute teaching session on a relevant topic aimed at level 5 undergraduate students. The session will be presented to the interview panel and be followed by a formal interview process.

The topic should centre on an area of Game Art practice of the candidate’s choice. As the teaching session is limited in duration, it is suggested that one or two key concepts are covered in-depth with clear introduction, presentation, learning activities, conclusion, and references. Candidates are advised to strictly adhere to their allotted time and therefore, their Intended Learning Outcomes should reflect this. Learning activities are required and should be student centred and interactive.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate learning and teaching skills suitable for a lecturing post at the Institute of Arts and Humanities, and to show a suitable depth of understanding of their chosen topic. Demonstration of familiarity with academic sources relating to the topic presented is also expected. Once the teaching session has concluded, there will be an opportunity for staff to ask questions related to your teaching.

NB. If you are successful at interview, you will be invited to join a pool of sessional lecturers, and we will contact you if suitable work becomes available. We are not able to guarantee employment as it will be subject to student numbers. The number of hours available might only be a few hours per week. 

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Alistair Nash, Acting Head of Department at alistair.nash@worc.ac.uk

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Closing Date: 08 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Successful candidates will have specialist design knowledge and experience in the following areas: 

• Motion graphics
• Website design
• App design
• Storyboarding 
• Video editing

Successful candidates will have specialist software knowledge and experience in the following applications: 

• After Effects
• Cinema 4D
• Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro

Applicants with a portfolio that demonstrates strong storytelling skills and creative thinking, experience in creating websites, motion and video content for brands incorporating visual identity systems and an understanding of the creative process and answering client briefs are encouraged to apply. 

For further information about the Graphic Design course please visit: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/courses/graphic-design-ba-hons

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview and asked to deliver a 15-minute teaching session, adopting the role of a lecturer. The topic should centre on one aspect of contemporary Digital & Motion Design and be aimed at level 5 undergraduate students. The session will be presented to the interview panel and be followed by a formal interview process.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate learning and teaching skills suitable for a lecturing post at the Institute of Arts and Humanities, and to show a suitable depth of understanding of their chosen topic. Demonstration of familiarity with academic sources relating to the topic presented is also expected. Once the teaching session has concluded, there will be an opportunity for staff to ask questions related to your teaching.

Location:  The Art House, Castle Street, Worcester WR1 3HN

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Alistair Nash, Acting Head of Department at Alistair.nash@worc.ac.uk

NB.  If you are successful at interview, you will be invited to join a pool of sessional lecturers and we will contact you if suitable work becomes available. We are not able to guarantee employment as it will be subject to student numbers.  The number of hours available might only be a few hours per week.  If you have any queries regarding this, please discuss it with us at interview. 

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Closing Date: 08 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Working with a talented group of elite Paralympic athletes, emerging talent and student-athletes, you will have the opportunity to shape a high-quality performance environment where athletes are supported to develop, perform and succeed.

At the heart of Worcester Wolves Wheelchair Basketball, you will lead an integrated coaching and performance support team, working closely with British Wheelchair Basketball and colleagues across the University to deliver an ambitious, inclusive and athlete-centred programme.

As Head Coach, you will provide the leadership and direction that brings the programme together, from the training environment through to longer-term athlete and team development. You will lead performance planning, training and competition preparation, working collaboratively with coaches, sport science, medical and performance support practitioners to ensure athletes receive high-quality, coordinated support.

A key part of the role will be working closely with BWB's performance team to optimise the development of GB Podium and Academy athletes, while creating clear opportunities for emerging and student-athletes to progress.

This is more than a courtside coaching role. It is an opportunity to influence the development of athletes, coaches and the wider programme, while playing an important role in the continued development of the partnership with British Wheelchair Basketball.

This is a part-time, fixed-term appointment of 12 hours per week until 30 June 2027.

For any informal queries about the role, please reach out to April White, april.white@worc.ac.uk.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 25 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Be the face of Worcester Students' Union

Are you a people person who enjoys helping others? Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Worcester Students' Union is looking for a welcoming, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Welcome Desk Assistant.

As the first point of contact for students, staff and visitors, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors. Whether you're answering questions, signposting students to the right support, helping with events or keeping our reception running smoothly, you'll help ensure every student feels welcomed, informed and valued.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering excellent customer service, organised, friendly, approachable and confident communicating with a wide range of people.

Previous reception or customer service experience is desirable, but above all we're looking for someone with the right attitude and a genuine desire to help students.

What we offer

Working at Worcester Students' Union means joining a friendly, supportive team dedicated to making university life better for our students.

We offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference to students' experiences
• A role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to meet new people every day

If you're enthusiastic about helping others and want to be part of an organisation that puts students first, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

For further information about the role please speak to Neve Harris-Summers, HARN12@affiliate.worc.ac.uk

To apply, please fill in the forms below and send them to HARN12@affiliate.worc.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 2 September, midday (12pm)

Interviews will be held on: week commencing 7 September 2026

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

At Worcester Students' Union, every student deserves to feel welcomed. Help us make that happen.

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £25,000 per annum pro rata

The University of Worcester has received a significant award from the National Institute for Health and Social Care Research (NIHR) to expand our mental health research capacity and develop a programme of research into rural mental health inequality.  

Led by the University of Worcester, the programme will be delivered in collaboration with colleagues at the Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham.  The programme will also involve close partnership working with colleagues drawn from across our regional Integrated Care Board, including Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, Primary Care, Public Health colleagues, and VCSE partners.   

We are looking to recruit a Senior Research Fellow in Mental Health Inequality to join a team which also includes a Professor of Mental Health Inequality and Research Fellow in Mental Health.  

Programme of Research

THRIVE: The Tackling Health inequalities and unmet Rural mental health needs in VulnErable communities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire Programme

Mental illness in rural areas can go unnoticed due to social isolation, stigma, and barriers to accessing services.  There is an urgent need for more research on rural mental health to better understand and address these issues.  The THRIVE programme will bring together researchers, health and social care professionals, and people with lived experience of mental illness to develop and deliver high quality research focused around three thematic areas:

• Early Intervention and Prevention
• Suicide Prevention
• Digital Support

The THRIVE programme will be supported by a new People and Community in Research Involvement and Engagement Network and reinforces our long-term commitment to improving mental health in rural communities and enhancing our regional research culture.   

Overview of the post

The Senior Research Fellow (Mental Health Inequality) will work within a wider team to deliver the NIHR funded THRIVE Programme (Tackling Health inequalities and unmet Rural mental health needs In VulnErable communities across Herefordshire and Worcestershire).  They will be an independent researcher who will develop research proposals aligned to the programme, engage in individual and/or collaborative research and plans, whilst working closely in partnership with regional and national stakeholders.   They will be responsible for disseminating outputs from the THRIVE programme to academic, public and community audiences.  They will support the team to write competitive funding applications, including a bid for a NIHR Mental Health Research Group, in collaboration with the University of Birmingham. They will supervise research students and/or other research staff.

The postholder will join a new Mental Health Inequities Research Unit which sits within the Department of Psychology & Mental Health in the School of Health & Wellbeing. The School is focused on impactful research which makes a difference to residents, patients and carers, health and social care professionals, and the VCSE sector, particularly across the region of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, but which also informs decision-makers and policy-makers in the wider, national health and social care ecosystem.

The postholder will engage with other impactful research clusters in the School, including:

• Association for Dementia Studies: whose research seeks to build evidence-based practice in a range of contexts (communities, assisted living, care homes, hospitals) to support people living with dementia and their families and carers to live well.
• Health Inequalities and Social Inclusion Research Group: whose research is focused on understanding the causes of inequalities in health outcomes and in access to health and care services of marginalised groups, so as to inform policy and practice.
• Living Well with Long-Term Conditions Research Group: whose research seeks to understand the impact of a range of long-term conditions (cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal/urology, endocrine/diabetes, neurological/psychiatric and musculoskeletal/trauma) on wellbeing, so as to inform ongoing management of these conditions by both patient and health professional.

The postholder will be expected to work from an approach of interdisciplinarity and to collaborate with researchers in other constituent Schools: Nursing & Midwifery, Sport & Exercise Science, Science & the Environment, and the Three Counties Medical School.

They will be supported in their role by the University’s central Research, Innovation and Impact Office which oversees the University approval processes for grant applications and ethics, delivers impact development and acceleration programmes and provides advice, guidance, and training on intellectual property protection and exploitation.

• Annual incremental increase up to £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759 subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• 42 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)  
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

For more details or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact:

Professor Elizabeth Hughes, Professor of Mental Health Inequality and THRIVE programme lead, elizabeth.hughes2@worc.ac.uk

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Research

Salary: £44,746 to £56,535

Location: Worcester

Salary: Competitive remuneration package

About us

The University of Worcester has a long and distinguished history in education. Founded as a Teacher Training College in 1946, our belief in the transformative power of education continues to shape the University today. Through our Inspired for Life ethos, we seek to create an inclusive, supportive and ambitious community in which students and staff can flourish and make a positive contribution to society.

The Institute of Education lies at the heart of this mission. One of the UK’s major providers of education, training and research for the children’s workforce, its provision spans Primary, Secondary and Post-Compulsory Teacher Education, alongside Education and Inclusion and Children and Families, as well as professional learning and development for the wider education workforce. It has a proud reputation for the excellent quality of its provision, with Primary and Secondary Teacher Training rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and an extensive partnership network.

About the role

We are seeking an ambitious, collaborative and inclusive leader to become our next Head of the Institute of Education. This is an opportunity to lead a highly successful Institute at an important point in its development, setting its future direction and identifying new opportunities for growth, innovation and impact. Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic and as a member of the University Leadership Group, you will contribute to the strategic development of the wider University while providing academic, strategic and financial leadership to the Institute. You will lead and develop a talented academic and professional community, building on its considerable strengths and positioning it for continued success.

You will bring an outward-looking perspective, developing the Institute’s academic and professional offer, with a particular focus on outstanding quality combined with the development and diversification of our course and continuing professional development offer professional learning and apprenticeships, while responding to the changing student recruitment landscape, the evolving needs of students and education partners, and the new environment created by technological advance. You will strengthen and extend the Institute’s external partnerships, identifying new ways to work with schools, multi-academy trusts and the wider education sector. You will also build its research and scholarly ambition, developing a strong and focused research culture and extending its reach and impact.

About you

You will be an accomplished and credible senior leader, with experience gained within higher education or another relevant education setting, and the professional credibility to lead a large and diverse Institute of Education. You will bring a strong understanding of learning, teaching and high-quality educational provision, alongside experience of leading people and change, developing and reviewing academic or professional portfolios, maintaining high standards of quality and student experience, and building strong external partnerships. You will also bring an understanding of research and scholarship, teacher education and the Ofsted inspection framework, together with the strategic, financial and commercial awareness to identify opportunities for growth and respond effectively to changing sector and market needs. An inclusive and persuasive leader, you will inspire confidence, develop and support colleagues, and bring the ambition and judgement required to lead the Institute’s next phase of development.

The University of Worcester has appointed Veredus, an executive search agency, to assist with this appointment (veredus.co.uk).

Applications should be sent via Veredus website: veredus.co.uk/opportunities    

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For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Reece D’Alanno on

reece.dalanno@veredus.co.uk.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am on Monday, 14 September 2026.

Final interviews will be held on Friday, 9 October 2026.

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Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria)

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

In the School of Sport and Exercise Science our vision is to use sport as an engine for opportunity, supporting positive social transformation. We have an excellent international reputation in the field of inclusive sport, pioneering new ways to open the joy of active participation in sport to hitherto marginalised and under-represented groups. We also maintain a strong focus on employability in our teaching. Worcester graduates are skilled, experienced, and enthusiastic, and we are confident that they will go on to make a significant impact as the sports practitioners of the future. We offer a range of courses from Foundation Degrees to PhD, with some of our stand-out courses including BSc Sport and Exercise Science, BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy and MSc Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Our commitment to work that delivers real social benefit is facilitated through high quality teaching, world leading research, and ground-breaking facilities. For example, the University of Worcester Arena is the first sports facility in the UK to be designed with the needs of the wheelchair athlete in mind. The Arena also hosts a wide range of international sports events and conferences.  We have also developed a range of productive sporting and academic partnerships, both at home and overseas; collaborations that have helped cement Worcester’s place on the world stage.

What's in it for you?

• £41.19 per hour inc preparation, marking & course administration plus £9.06 per hour holiday pay
• Access to Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• A friendly and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Dr Christopher Holland, Head of Department for Sport Management, Therapy and Exercise, by emailing c.holland@worc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

A key aspect of the role will be to serve as the primary liaison for the study's PPI members, supporting meaningful involvement throughout the project lifecycle, facilitating communication between PPI contributors and the research team, and ensuring that PPI perspectives inform project delivery, decision-making and dissemination activities. The Project Manager will form part of the core study team, working closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs), Research Coordinators, co-investigators, community partners and PPI representatives. They will contribute to the development of study outputs and ensure that project activities are delivered to a high standard and in accordance with funder and regulatory requirements. The Project Manager will report to the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Helena Tuomainen. This is a part time role working 18.5 hours per week, on a 24-month fixed term contract. 

What's in it for you: 

• Salary range of £38,784 to £43,482 per annum (which equates to £19,392 - £21,741 per annum for 18.5 hours per week)
• Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) pro rata for part time hours
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

Informal queries about the role should be sent to Charlotte Wasilewski - Head of Research, Innovation and Impact Office at c.wasilewski@worc.ac.uk

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Research

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482

The Research Fellow will form part of the core team, working closely with the other Research Fellow based at QMUL, Project Manager and the two Principal Investigators. They will also be involved in the development of study deliverables. The Research Fellow will report to the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Helena Tuomainen. This is a full time role, on a 24-month fixed term contract. 

What's in it for you: 

• Salary range of £38,784 to £43,482 per annum 
• Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme 
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme 
• In-house training and development support 
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment 

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Research

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482

The Lecturer in Pharmacology will contribute to the delivery and development of pharmacology teaching within the MPharm programme, supporting the integration of pharmacological science with clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice.

The postholder will deliver high quality, research informed teaching and maintain an active research profile in pharmacology or a closely related discipline, contributing to the research culture of the School.

This role is integral to the University’s successful completion of the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) accreditation process for a new MPharm degree.

*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

What's In It For You?

• Annual incremental increase up to £38,784, with the opportunity to progress to £43,482 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Selection methods:

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a teaching session, followed by a formal panel interview. The teaching brief is as follows: 

Teaching session: 

Please facilitate a 30-minute interactive teaching session on a pharmacological topic of your choice, suitable for Level 4 undergraduate MPharm students.

For the purposes of this teaching session, you should assume the audience are Level 4 undergraduate students.

Please note, the teaching session will take place on campus on Day 1 of the selection process, with successful candidates at that stage progressing to the formal panel interview on Day 2.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

Interview Date: - 21st September 2026

Closing Date: 03 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and hands-on professional to play a central role in shaping and delivering international recruitment operations at the University of Worcester. Working at the heart of a highly successful, close‑knit team, you will take ownership of key processes, drive continuous improvement, and build strong relationships across the University and with global partners. The role offers genuine scope to make an immediate impact, combining strategic oversight with day-to-day operational delivery. You will be making a valuable contribution to an ambitious team focused on excellence in student experience.

Main Duties

• To lead the implementation and oversight of the Agent Quality Framework processes within the University’s international recruitment activities, ensuring alignment with institutional policies, regulatory UKVI requirements, and sector best practice within higher education.
• To manage and deliver an excellent external-facing, continuously improving and customer-focused professional international recruitment support service which meets the needs of student applicants through collaboration with of internal and external stakeholders in a timely and cost-effective manner.  
• To manage and deliver an internal-facing proactive support process for international applications including management of the relationships between the International Recruitment Team, Admissions, Communications, Academic Schools, Compliance Team, Finance, agents and applicants.
• Working with central communications to embed specialist marketing and CRM functions for international applicants to increase conversion, working collaboratively with colleagues in admissions, international recruitment, compliance, student experience and recruitment managers in academic schools.
• To lead on enhancing the working relationship with admissions and Schools looking at new and existing policies and processes that enable collaborative solutions for increased conversion and applicant quality.
• To manage and report on finance and budgets for the recruitment team including agent commission, travel budgets, conference and event budgets including agent conferences and activities such as pre-departure or applicant events.
• To manage finance activities for the whole international team including but not limited to: procurement activities, expense claims, purchase orders and third-party payments.
• To take responsibility for the international department training and staff development plan working with the International Senior Management Team.
• To take prime responsibility for the administration of agent commission, including managing agent contracts, validation of claims, approvals, and liaison with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payments in line with contractual terms.
• To manage and coordinate the Agent Onboarding process and Agent Agreements, ensuring contractual terms are reviewed and updated as appropriate, that the agent contract process is followed including due diligence and other checks. As part of this to retain an up-to-date central SharePoint database and ensure that regulatory and University reporting takes place as appropriate
• To take prime responsibility for the management of enquiries from prospective students and applicants and proactively manage engagement working with other colleagues as appropriate.
• To respond to applicant enquiries using knowledge and judgement to answer more complex issues such as qualification or language questions relevant to the assigned recruitment region. As part of this to ensure professional representation of the University of Worcester in all communications with prospective students and partners.
• To act as key point of contact for arranging incoming visits for prospective students, parents, agents, sponsors and other visitors, liaising with academic and professional support colleagues where necessary.
• To contribute to and support delivery of operational plans and implementation of international department or university wide projects to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment cycle, establishing monitoring procedures to keep track of progress.
• To contribute to the development and production of international marketing materials and the management of the content of the country webpages.
• To work closely with Admissions, the International Compliance and International Experience teams in areas of overlap relating to UKVI compliance, international student experience and mobility.
• To represent the University externally and at visits by representatives, embassies, educational institutions; and to liaise with external bodies such as the British Council and UKCISA.
• To undertake other duties with relation to international marketing and recruitment activities as directed by the Deputy PVC International and External Affairs or the Pro Vice Chancellor Communications, Culture and External Affairs.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.
• Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and well-being and that of other staff and students.
• Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.

What's In It For You?

• Annual incremental increase up to £31,236, with the opportunity to progress to £37,694 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 41 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Disclosure: This employment is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates will be required to declare any criminal convictions, cautions or bind-overs, including any that would be regarded as spent under the Act in other circumstances. If you are selected for appointment, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service for a Criminal Records Check/Barred List Check.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694

All our staff work as an inter-professional team, teaching collaboratively across shared and profession specific modules at all academic levels and you will be expected to share this philosophy. As a student-centred inclusive university, your role will include being a Personal and Academic Tutor, to support and encourage students to achieve their potential. You will also supervise students with their dissertation and participate in admissions and recruitment events where we work collaboratively with our colleagues in IMPACT, the university service-user group, who support teaching, recruitment, and curriculum development.  In addition, the post holder will be expected to play an active role within the School, which may include involvement in the delivery of CPD activity across a range of programmes. All staff are expected to engage in research and scholarly activity to enhance their own professional and academic development. Candidates are expected to highlight their areas of expertise in practice and how they intend to further this through scholarship and research. 

Background

The School of Health and Wellbeing offers courses ranging from foundation degrees in various specialties in health and social care, to BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiography Dietetics and Social Work and Masters level study in a number of disciplines related to Health and Social Care. The School is also developing a range of new CPD provision. The wider College of Health, Life and Environmental Science has an exceptional reputation for excellence and the appointee will further develop the quality of our provision through strong collaboration with our practice partners.

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Mark Gillett, Head of Department of Allied Health, m.gillett@worc.ac.uk.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria). 

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa  

Closing Date: 09 Sep 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482

We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated lecturer/senior lecturer to work in the Institute of Education as part of our team, teaching on undergraduate education courses and possibly post-graduate (MA in Education), if appropriate. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching or training others in the areas of inclusion, neurodiversity, psychology in education and mental health and wellbeing. This may be in another HE institution or as part of a professional role.  

The successful candidate will contribute to subject and module leadership, course development and teaching in their specialist area, on our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Colleagues whose educational experience and teaching may incorporate a specialism in working with teaching assistants, SEND, early years and/or family support are encouraged to apply. Part time and Full-time positions are available. 

The University of Worcester has long been noted for the high quality and innovative character of its courses for those who want to work in the field of education. The Institute of Education is determined to harness the power of education to make a positive difference within communities on a local, national, and international level. Our strong network of partners, both at home and overseas, enables us to work across a variety of settings, enriching our work with a truly global range of perspectives. 

Programmes within the Department that this post sits feature a wide portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including: 

• Foundation degrees in Early Years, and Teaching and Learning Support. 
• BA (Hons) in Early Childhood, Education Studies and SENDI, plus a Top up in Integrated Working with Children and Families. 
• MA Education, MRes (Education), PGCerts in Safeguarding and Culture Change and Learning and Teaching in HE, PhD Education.

What's In It For You?

• Annual incremental increase up to £38,784, with the opportunity to progress to £56,535 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Shortlisted candidates: 

• Shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be required to give a 15-minute presentation in the form of a mini-teach to members of staff from the Institute of Education, followed by an opportunity for them to ask questions.

Presentation: 

• Deliver a 15-minute taught session on a current issue in Inclusion/Neurodiversity or Mental Health/Wellbeing Education. This should be aimed at Level 5 undergraduate students

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Interview Date: - 23rd September 2026

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535

The Senior Lecturer in Clinical Pharmacy will play a critical role in the development, approval, and delivery of the clinical and prescribing components of the new MPharm programme.

The postholder must be a GPhC‑registered pharmacist and a qualified independent prescriber and will bring current prescribing expertise to curriculum design, teaching, assessment, and quality assurance.

This role is integral to the University’s successful completion of the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) accreditation process for a new MPharm degree, providing assurance that prescribing‑related education is led, delivered, and assessed by appropriately qualified staff.

Appointment may be made on either a Teaching and Scholarship or a Teaching and Research contract, depending on the experience and profile of the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute substantially to the development of the clinical pharmacy and prescribing curriculum within the MPharm programme, ensuring alignment with GPhC Initial Education and Training Standards.
• Lead or co‑lead the design of clinical pharmacy, therapeutics, and prescribing aspects of modules, including learning outcomes, content, assessment strategies, and marking criteria.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching using a range of pedagogical approaches, including lectures, seminars, simulation‑based education, and practice‑focused learning.
• Ensure teaching reflects current evidence‑based practice, safe and effective prescribing, medicines optimisation, and patient safety.
• Support horizontal and vertical integration of clinical pharmacy with pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Contribute to course approval documentation, validation events, and GPhC accreditation activities.
• Hold and maintain an independent prescribing qualification.
• Use prescribing experience to inform curriculum content, assessment design, and teaching delivery.
• Embed principles of clinical reasoning, prescribing governance and accountability, shared decision‑making and patient‑centred care.
• Act as a clinical and prescribing role model for students and colleagues.
• Contribute to academic administration, quality assurance, and enhancement activities.
• Participate actively in course teams, School meetings, and University committees.
• Work collaboratively across pharmacy practice, pharmaceutics, and external clinical partners.
• Uphold University values relating to equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and wellbeing.
• Maintain ongoing professional development in teaching, assessment, and (where appropriate) research.

Teaching and Scholarship Contract

• Engage in scholarship related to clinical pharmacy, prescribing practice, or pharmacy education.
• Disseminate pedagogic or practice‑based work through presentations, publications, or professional forums.
• Maintain professional credibility through continued engagement with clinical pharmacy and CPD.

Teaching and Research Contract

• Maintain an active research profile in clinical pharmacy, prescribing, or pharmacy education, with outputs of a quality appropriate for REF submission.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals and funding applications.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, and co‑supervise doctoral students where appropriate.
• Embed research activity within teaching and curriculum design.

The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

Selection methods:

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation and a teaching session, followed by a formal panel interview. The presentation and teaching briefs are as follows: 

Presentation: 

• Please deliver a 20-minute presentation outlining your plans for developing the clinical pharmacy curriculum for the MPharm at University of Worcester.

Teaching session: 

• Please facilitate a 30-minute interactive teaching session on a clinical pharmacy topic of your choice, suitable for Level 4 undergraduate MPharm students.

For the purposes of this teaching session, you should assume the audience are Level 4 undergraduate students.

Please note, the presentation and teaching session will take place on campus on Day 1 of the selection process, with successful candidates at that stage progressing to the formal panel interview on Day 2.

What's In It For You

• Annual incremental increase up to £44,746, with the opportunity to progress to £56,535 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

Interview Date:- 18th September 2026

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £44,746 to £56,535

The Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice will make a significant contribution to the design, development, approval, and delivery of the new MPharm programme, with particular responsibility for pharmacy practice, professionalism, and patient‑centred learning.

On appointment, the postholder will play a key role in curriculum development and course approval, including active involvement in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) accreditation process for new MPharm courses.

Appointment may be made on either a Teaching and Scholarship or a Teaching and Research contract, depending on the experience and profile of the successful candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute substantially to the development of the pharmacy practice curriculum within the MPharm programme, ensuring alignment with GPhC Initial Education and Training Standards.
• Lead or co‑lead the design of pharmacy practice modules, including learning outcomes, content, assessment strategies, and marking criteria.
• Deliver high‑quality teaching using a range of pedagogical approaches, including lectures, seminars, simulation‑based education, and practice‑focused learning.
• Support horizontal and vertical integration of pharmacy practice with pharmaceutical science and clinical content.
• Contribute to course approval documentation, validation events, and GPhC accreditation activities.
• Support student development in professionalism, communication skills, ethical practice, and readiness for professional training.
• Contribute to academic administration, quality assurance, and enhancement activities.
• Participate actively in course teams, School meetings, and University committees.
• Engage constructively with colleagues across disciplines and professional groups.
• Uphold University values relating to equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and wellbeing.
• Maintain ongoing professional development in teaching, assessment, and (where appropriate) research.

Teaching and Scholarship Contract

• Engage in scholarship related to pharmacy practice, pedagogy, or professional education.
• Disseminate pedagogic or practice‑based work through presentations, publications, or professional forums.
• Maintain professional credibility through continued engagement with pharmacy practice and CPD.

Teaching and Research Contract

• Maintain an active research profile in pharmacy practice, pharmacy education, or a related field, with outputs of a quality appropriate for REF submission.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals and funding applications.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, and co‑supervise doctoral students where appropriate.
• Embed research activity within teaching and curriculum design.

*The above does not represent an exhaustive list of duties associated with this role.

What's In It For You?

• Annual incremental increase up to £44,746, with the opportunity to progress to £56,535 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days)
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Selection methods:

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation and a teaching session, followed by a formal panel interview. The presentation and teaching briefs are as follows: 

Presentation: 

• Please deliver a 20-minute presentation outlining your plans for developing the pharmacy practice curriculum for the MPharm at University of Worcester.

Teaching session: 

• Please facilitate a 30-minute interactive teaching session on a pharmacy practice topic of your choice, suitable for Level 4 undergraduate MPharm students.

For the purposes of this teaching session, you should assume the audience are Level 4 undergraduate students.

Please note, the presentation and teaching session will take place on campus on Day 1 of the selection process, with successful candidates at that stage progressing to the formal panel interview on Day 2.

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Interview Date: - 24th September 2026

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £44,746 to £56,535

The Three Counties Medical School (TCMS) at the University of Worcester invites applications from outstanding educators to join our growing faculty. As a school with a strong mission to widen access to medicine and retain graduates within the local workforce, TCMS offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a progressive, community-engaged medical programme. 

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 per annum

The Three Counties Medical School (TCMS) at the University of Worcester invites applications from outstanding educators to join our growing faculty. As a school with a strong mission to widen access to medicine and retain graduates within the local workforce, TCMS offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a progressive, community-engaged medical programme.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 per annum

Selection methods

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a formal panel interview, and also asked to deliver a 20 minute teaching session to the following brief:

Teaching Session

‘Promoting inclusion through science’

The session should be aimed at Secondary PGCE science trainees who are at the beginning of the course. Please ensure your teaching session is underpinned by research. Please note the audience, for the purpose of the interview, will be a small group of members of staff from the Institute of Education but please treat your audience as if they were trainee teachers. The chair of this group will provide feedback on the teaching session to the interview panel.

What's in it for you: 

• Salary range of £23,270.40 – £26,089.20 per annum for 22.2 hours (£38,784- £43,482 FTE)
• 47 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) pro-rata for part time
• Access to a range of benefits such as our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tusker Car Leasing
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

Informal queries about the role should be sent to Dr Tracy Wallis - t.wallis@worc.ac.uk

Please note that if not already an employee of the University of Worcester, the appointed candidate will be employed through our subsidiary company Uniworc Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of University of Worcester. Appointees of Uniworc Limited will automatically be enrolled into the Aviva FlexHE defined contribution pension scheme (subject to earnings and other eligibility criteria).

Please note that this post may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route if your individual circumstances enable this in accordance with the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information on how the Skilled Worker visa rules may apply to you please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa 

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482