Working primarily in the Biological Sciences subject areas you will provide technical support to our teaching and research laboratories.  

Your role will mainly involve supporting laboratory practical sessions by preparing and setting out equipment and materials and working closely with students to explain and demonstrate experiments and how to use equipment. You will advise and support students with research projects, maintain prep rooms and research labs. 

It is essential you have a degree in a biological science or related science subject. You will need to have excellent laboratory and chemical safety knowledge and the ability to prepare reagents and solutions for class practicals. 

You will be expected to work flexibly and have, or develop, skills to allow you to support the team’s delivery across a range of disciplines, for example mammalian cell culture or environmental analysis. You will be highly motivated and meticulous in your work, with a professional work ethic, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively, sharing your expertise to develop the knowledge and skills of colleagues and students.

You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills, the ability to organise your own workload and take initiative as appropriate. 

What's In It For You?

• Annual incremental increase up to £26,707, with the opportunity to progress to £30,378 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
• Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 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

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.

For further details see the job description and person specification.

Contact: Dr Anne Sinnott, a.sinnott@worc.ac.uk

Interview Date: - Tuesday 25th August 2026

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378

The post arises from the continuing expansion of the student sports performance programme (UW Sport). Appropriately qualified candidates will be expected to contribute to the development of the outreach and recruitment work within the UW sport programme and Men’s football.   

All staff undertake a number of additional duties and these are subject to negotiation with the School of Sport and Exercise Science. The person appointed will be allocated a mentor who will oversee practical and administrative aspects of the role.  

Expressions of interest:

Applicants are requested submit their CV and to complete an expression of interest, not exceeding 1000 words, detailing how and why you would be suitable for this role referring to all the criteria:

1. Your experience of working with players 18 years and over and an understanding of the particular challenges faced by student athletes.
2. Experience of coaching within an inclusive high performance sport environment.
3. Evidence of successful leadership in developing a supportive and positive team culture.
4. Insight into potential recruitment opportunities for football in the University. 

Please also specify what level of NGB award you hold.

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Richard Tiller - r.tiller@worc.ac.uk or Julia West, Senior Lecturer - j.west@worc.ac.uk

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.

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: 29 Jul 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

The post arises from the continuing expansion of the student sports performance programme (UW Sport). Appropriately qualified candidates will be expected to contribute to the development of the outreach and recruitment work within the UW sport programme and Men’s Cricket.   

All staff undertake a number of additional duties and these are subject to negotiation with the School of Sport and Exercise Science. The person appointed will be allocated a mentor who will oversee practical and administrative aspects of the role.  

Expressions of interest:

Applicants are requested submit their CV and to complete an expression of interest, not exceeding 1000 words, detailing how and why you would be suitable for this role referring to all the criteria:

1. Your experience of working with players 18 years and over and an understanding of the particular challenges faced by student athletes.
2. Experience of coaching within an inclusive high performance sport environment.
3. Evidence of successful leadership in developing a supportive and positive team culture.
4. Insight into potential recruitment opportunities for cricket in the University. 

Please also specify what level of NGB award you hold.

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Richard Tiller - r.tiller@worc.ac.uk.

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.

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: 29 Jul 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

The post arises from the continuing expansion of the student sports performance programme (UW Sport). Appropriately qualified candidates will be expected to contribute to the development of the outreach and recruitment work within the UW sport programme and Women’s Cricket.   

All staff undertake a number of additional duties and these are subject to negotiation with the School of Sport and Exercise Science. The person appointed will be allocated a mentor who will oversee practical and administrative aspects of the role.  

Expressions of interest:

Applicants are requested submit their CV and to complete an expression of interest, not exceeding 1000 words, detailing how and why you would be suitable for this role referring to all the criteria:

1. Your experience of working with players 18 years and over and an understanding of the particular challenges faced by student athletes.
2. Experience of coaching within an inclusive high performance sport environment.
3. Evidence of successful leadership in developing a supportive and positive team culture.
4. Insight into potential recruitment opportunities for cricket in the University. 

Please also specify what level of NGB award you hold.

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Richard Tiller - r.tiller@worc.ac.uk. 

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.

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: 29 Jul 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Are you an experienced administrative professional?

Do you enjoy problem-solving and working collaboratively? Are you looking for a new challenge?

Then the University of Worcester needs to be your next move.

We are looking to appoint a forward thinking, outward looking professional with a proven commitment to working as part of a team to establish innovative and modern approaches to administration and enhancing their skills at a professional level. 

The Department of Professional Administrative Services comprises of a number of diverse teams which support the University of Worcester’s academic schools. Our dedicated teams provide an efficient administrative service to academic colleagues and work collaboratively with other professional teams across the university. Collaboration and sharing best practice are central to our vision, and by embracing cross-departmental working we continually develop as individuals and as teams.

We are a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to fueling the excellence of each academic school. We strive to provide exceptional administrative service that empowers staff and students to achieve their full potential. As a forward-thinking and innovative department, we embrace continuous improvement, seeking the most modern and effective approaches to administration. We pride ourselves on continually embracing new technologies to deliver a forward thinking service within a sustainable framework in today’s fast-paced digital society.

Within our department, and as part of our supportive and friendly culture, we promote professional growth through initiatives such as in-house training workshops, collaborative working channels, and departmental networking events to maximise professional potential.

Together, we cultivate a supportive and friendly culture where innovation thrives and excellence is the norm.

We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop. We provide all professional staff with CPD opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential.  With hundreds of professional jobs in a wide-range of functions, there are plenty of options for you to be able to build your career at the University.  

This is an exciting and varied role which requires excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise workload effectively. The successful candidate will be proactive and a keen problem-solver with strong digital capabilities, initiative and demonstrate a willingness to embrace positive change, promote consistency and share best practice.

This role will sit within our Professional Administrative Service (PAS) Team supporting the School of Nursing and Midwifery.  It will be a full time role, based at our St John’s Campus, with some working from home (typically 1-2 days per week) a possibility, after successful completion of an interim probationary period of 3 months. A flexi-time scheme is in operation. Informal queries about the role should be sent to Vicki Lancey, School Manager: v.lancey@worc.ac.uk  

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £26,093, with the opportunity to progress to £27,319 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 

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 Jul 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £24,531 to £26,093

Help students find their community

Do you believe that joining a sports club, society or student network can transform a student's university experience? Are you passionate about developing student leaders, building inclusive communities and creating opportunities for students to thrive?

Worcester Students' Union is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Student Groups Coordinator to lead the development and support of our student-led communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside passionate student leaders, helping them create vibrant, inclusive and engaging opportunities that enhance the student experience beyond the classroom.

About the role

As Student Groups Coordinator, you'll support and develop our student-led sports teams, societies and Networks, empowering committees to deliver outstanding activities while ensuring they have the knowledge, confidence and resources to succeed.

You'll work with elected Officers, University colleagues and student volunteers to grow participation, strengthen student leadership and create a sense of belonging for students from every background.

Whether you're supporting a brand-new society, helping organise Welcome events, delivering leadership training or celebrating student achievements, you'll play a vital role in shaping campus life.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about student communities, volunteering and leadership development, enjoys supporting others to develop their confidence and leadership potential and can confidently build relationships with students, staff and external partners.

Experience within Higher Education or Students' Unions would be advantageous, but we also welcome applicants with transferable experience from the charity, voluntary, sport, youth or community sectors.

Why join Worcester Students' Union?

At Worcester Students' Union, we believe that getting involved transforms the student experience.

You'll join a supportive and ambitious team dedicated to creating opportunities that help students develop lifelong friendships, valuable leadership skills and unforgettable university memories.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the future of student life while supporting hundreds of student leaders to make a lasting impact across our campus community.

Ready to inspire student communities?

If you're excited by the opportunity to empower students, develop future leaders and help create an outstanding student experience, we'd love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please contact Sophie Smith on sophie.smith2@worc.ac.uk

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

Closing date for applications: Midday 30 July 2026

Interviews will be held on: w/c 17 August 2026

Closing Date: 30 Jul 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Make student voices count

Do you believe every student deserves to be heard? Are you passionate about using insight, evidence and engagement to create positive change?

Worcester Students' Union is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Student Voice and Insight Coordinator to help ensure students shape every aspect of their university experience.

This is a rewarding role where you'll work directly with elected Student Officers, student representatives and University colleagues to strengthen student voice, support democratic engagement and turn student feedback into meaningful action.

About the role

You'll play a central role in developing and delivering the Students' Union's representation and student insight activities.

From recruiting and training Course and Department Representatives to analysing student feedback, supporting elections and helping Officers deliver impactful campaigns, no two days will be the same.

You'll be responsible for ensuring students' opinions are heard, understood and acted upon, whilst helping to build an engaged and representative student community.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about student voice, representation and creating positive change and can build positive relationships with students, staff and external stakeholders

Experience within Higher Education, Students' Unions, charities or community engagement is desirable, but we're equally interested in candidates with transferable skills and a genuine passion for empowering others.

Why join Worcester Students' Union?

At Worcester Students' Union, you'll join a friendly, supportive team that is committed to improving students' lives.

You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference every day—helping students influence decisions, supporting student leaders to succeed and ensuring the student voice is at the heart of everything we do.

If you're motivated by collaboration, innovation and creating opportunities for others, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact?

Help us ensure every Worcester student has the opportunity to be heard, represented and empowered.

For further information about the role please contact Colina Wright on wric5@affiliate.worc.ac.uk

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

Closing date for applications: Midday 30 July 2026

Interviews will be held on: w/c 17 August 2026

Closing Date: 30 Jul 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £27,000 per annum

The College of Health and Science brings together a wide range of healthcare disciplines, including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Care, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physician Associate, Diagnostic Radiography, and Dietetics.

At the University of Worcester, we are committed to advancing healthcare education through innovative, simulation-based training. Our mission is to strengthen clinical skills and enhance simulation-based learning to improve patient outcomes by delivering high‑quality, authentic educational experiences. We also provide technical instructor support for healthcare programmes delivered at our Dudley campus, ensuring consistency and excellence across learning environments.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Technical Instructor (Adult Nursing) to join our Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician Team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. This role is ideal for newly qualified or experienced nurses looking to transition into an educational environment.

You will play a key role in the delivery of clinical skills and simulation-based teaching, maintenance of high‑quality simulation equipment, and support of learners as they develop essential clinical competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate clinical skills teaching and simulation-based activities across undergraduate and postgraduate health and social care programmes
• Provide high-quality technical and instructional support to academic colleagues and learners
• Demonstrate, prepare, and maintain specialist clinical and simulation equipment, ensuring it is safe and fully operational
• Support learners to build confidence and competence for real-world clinical practice
• Work collaboratively with academic staff and fellow technicians to deliver engaging, effective learning experiences
• Contribute to skills teaching and technical support across Worcester and Dudley campuses as required

About You

You will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to high standards in healthcare education. With strong clinical knowledge and a passion for supporting learners, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced teaching environment.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £37,694 with the opportunity to progress to £41,064 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 

Apply Now

For an informal discussion, please contact Katrina Ramsden, Head of Simulation & Skills Based Education via email at k.ramsden@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: 16 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694 per annum

Join our innovative Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician Team!

The College of Health and Science brings together a wide range of healthcare disciplines, including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Care, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physician Associate, Diagnostic Radiography, and Dietetics.

At the University of Worcester, we are committed to advancing healthcare education through innovative, simulation-based training. Our mission is to strengthen clinical skills and enhance simulation-based learning to improve patient outcomes by delivering high‑quality, authentic educational experiences. We also provide technical instructor support for healthcare programmes delivered at our Dudley campus, ensuring consistency and excellence across learning environments.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Technical Instructor (Adult Nursing) to join our Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician Team. This role is ideal for newly qualified or experienced nurses looking to transition into an educational environment.

You will play a key role in the delivery of clinical skills and simulation-based teaching, maintenance of high‑quality simulation equipment, and support of learners as they develop essential clinical competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, deliver, and evaluate clinical skills teaching and simulation-based activities across undergraduate and postgraduate health and social care programmes
• Provide high-quality technical and instructional support to academic colleagues and learners
• Demonstrate, prepare, and maintain specialist clinical and simulation equipment, ensuring it is safe and fully operational
• Support learners to build confidence and competence for real-world clinical practice
• Work collaboratively with academic staff and fellow technicians to deliver engaging, effective learning experiences
• Contribute to skills teaching and technical support across Worcester and Dudley campuses as required

About You

You will be enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to high standards in healthcare education. With strong clinical knowledge and a passion for supporting learners, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced teaching environment.

• Annual incremental increase up to £31236 with the opportunity to progress to £37694 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

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: 16 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Administrator (Clinical Skills and Simulation) to join our Skills and Simulation Department on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. 

Are you an experienced administrative professional with exceptional organisational and co-ordination skills? Do you enjoy problem-solving and working collaboratively? Are you looking for a new challenge? 

Then the University of Worcester needs to be your next move. 

We are looking to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic professional who positively embraces change with excellent communication skills and a proven commitment to working as part of a team to establish innovative and modern approaches to administration. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to interact with a variety of stakeholders and provide high quality administration support for clinical skills and simulation-based education across the University’s healthcare disciplines. 

The College of Health and Science draws together a wide range of healthcare disciplines including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Care, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physician Associate, Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics. The University of Worcester is a leading institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education through innovative skills and simulation-based training. The University is expanding its facilities and sites, with the continued development of our new Health and Wellbeing Severn Campus. Our mission is to enhance clinical skills and simulation-based education to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality, authentic learning experiences. 

By working collaboratively, our dedicated Skills and Simulation Team provides an efficient technician and administrative service for academic colleagues, external stakeholders and students. The successful candidate will be part of the Team and play a crucial role in supporting the Head of Department to ensure the efficient delivery of essential administrative and financial processes, which enables the effective delivery of clinical skills and simulation-based education activity across the College. The role holder will embrace continuous improvement and seek to implement the most modern and effective approaches to a range of evolving business needs.

This is a dynamic and flexible role, which requires a positive and proactive approach, effective co-ordination skills and excellent time management abilities to ensure tasks are completed to deadline. The successful candidate will have initiative, strong interpersonal skills and a professional approach to be able to manage a diverse workload.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £24,521, with the opportunity to progress to £26,093 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

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.

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).

Informal queries about the role should be sent to Katrina Ramsden (Head of Simulation and Skills-Based Education) via k.ramsden@worc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £24,531 to £26,093