We are looking for a candidate dedicated to helping students develop the academic skills and confidence they need to succeed at university. This role will suit individuals who are able to adapt their teaching to meet the differing needs of student cohorts and delivery styles. You will be a strong library and information management advocate, encouraging staff and students to engage with and use the full range of library services, including helping them to research and make effective use of a diverse set of information sources, tools and technologies.  You will work closely with academic colleagues, primarily within the College of Health and Sciences, to embed library teaching into their curriculum and develop resource lists that support and complement teaching. You will also be part of the popular askalibrarian enquiries team, helping our users to navigate our resources. This post will work primarily with the College of Health and Sciences.

University of Worcester Library Services is an innovative and high-quality service achieving consistently high levels of student satisfaction and holding Customer Service Excellence accreditation. Find out more about Who we are and what we do.

The Library Services operates out of The Hive, a ground-breaking, fully integrated academic and public library, run in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, which provides services to all members of the University and community.

This role is open to those who would like flexible working arrangements.

• 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 

For any informal queries about this vacancy please contact: Kate Courage k.courage@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: 18 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694 per annum pro rata

About you:

• You will have experience in curriculum development and innovative course design
• Hold a current paramedic registration
• Hold relevant qualification(s)
• Have experience of supporting learners in a practice and/or university setting
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be passionate about Paramedic Science and being a Paramedic

The University of Worcester is a high achieving, award-winning, dynamic institution with a notably inclusive, civic ethos. It is one of the Country’s top universities for gender equality, with multiple accolades for teaching quality, inclusion, contribution to the community, and environmental sustainability.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time and would relish the challenge of educating the next generation of professionals, we welcome your application.

For this role full-time, part-time and job share will be considered.

What's in it for you?  

• Annual incremental increase up to £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759 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 

Informal queries in relation to this role are welcome and should be directed to Dave Woolford (Programme Lead of the Paramedic Science Course, D.Woolford@worc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £44,746 to £56,535

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 mathematics’

The session should be aimed at Secondary PGCE mathematics 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, there will be a small group 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: 

• For Lecturer: annual incremental increase up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• For Senior Lecturer: annual incremental increase up to £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759 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

For informal queries relating to this vacancy, please contact Dr Tracy Wallis - Head of Department Secondary & FES, Institute of Education Retention Lead at 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: 11 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535

About the Role

As a Practice Education Facilitator, you will act as a key liaison between the University, students, and practice partners. You will:

• Maintain regular communication with practice assessors, supervisors, academic assessors, students and apprentices.
• Monitor placement quality and support audits to ensure compliance with NMC standards.
• Assist in onboarding new placements to expand capacity.
• Support students and apprentices in linking theory to practice, identifying learning opportunities, and preparing for placements.
• Provide timely and empathetic support during placements and contribute feedback to course teams.
• Participate in the development and delivery of training for practice assessors and supervisors.
• Act as a personal academic tutor and academic assessor.
• Undertake Individual Learner Progress Reviews (apprentices) and ensure accurate completion of documentation in line with apprenticeship compliance requirements.
• This role requires flexibility, including occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekend work, as well as travel to placement sites.

About You

You will be a Registered Nurse with:

• A degree or diploma in Nursing and current NMC registration.
• Experience supporting students in clinical settings and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of NMC Standards for student supervision and assessment (SSSA).
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with competence in digital tools.
• Ability to build effective relationships and manage sensitive issues with discretion.
• Commitment to professional development and reflective practice.
• A postgraduate qualification and Fellowship of Advance HE are desirable.

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

For any informal queries about this vacancy please contact Claire Walder - Senior Lecturer and Practice Lead for Nursing at c.walder@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: 18 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 to £37,694

The role of the fitness assistants includes: taking responsibility for the health and safety of members using the fitness suite; providing basic instruction and support to participants during exercise sessions; supporting the development of positive relationships with participants of all abilities and provide motivation and guidance to achieve their goals. This post will provide opportunities to gain applied knowledge and skills of leisure and gym industry, and experience of working with a wide variety of community members, some with long term health conditions. 

Duties include; inducting members into the gym as required, supported by senior instructors create bespoke fitness programmes (learn to use Teambuildr App), delivering group exercise sessions, preparing for academic and community sessions, tour perspective members in a professional manner, complete membership sales and work towards income targets. As a member of the fitness staff team you’ll maintain and clean gym equipment to create a gym environment of an excellent standard throughout, deal with enquiries from all clients and offer support and ensure a good standard of health and safety operational practice is maintained. 

Hours of work:

Working as a member of a team of staff working on a shift rota covering the 7.00am – 10.00pm Monday to Friday; 8.00am to 4.00pm on weekends.

What's in it for you?

• 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 addressed to Stuart Greaves, Sport, Exercise and Recreation Manager via s.greaves@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.

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Such has been the expansion in demand for recreation activities post the pandemic, there exists a need for appropriately qualified coaches to deliver sport programmes in both the walking and running game of Basketball.

Student coaches are invited to apply to work within the School of Sport and Exercise Science Recreation Service, as a member of the staff team responsible for delivering recreation level student and community sport programmes catering for young children (5years+) to older adults (65+ with no upper age limit). A DBS will be required for this post. 

Informal queries are welcome and should be directed to Stuart Greaves, Sport, Exercise and Recreation Manager, via email to s.greaves@worc.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Working with emerging and developing players, you will have the opportunity to create a positive, inclusive and enjoyable environment where athletes can build confidence, develop their game and gain meaningful competitive experience.

As Women’s League Head Coach, you will lead the coaching and delivery of the team across training sessions and league competition weekends, working closely with the wider Worcester Wolves coaching team to ensure a consistent approach to player development and progression.

You will provide technical and tactical coaching, support individual player development and contribute to player selection and talent identification. Working collaboratively with the Women’s Premier League Head Coach, you will help ensure coaching philosophy, playing style and athlete development remain aligned across both teams, creating a clear pathway for players with the potential to progress into the Women’s Premier League environment.

A key part of the role will be creating opportunities for athletes to develop through training and competition, providing constructive feedback and encouraging players to reflect, learn and continuously improve.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a developing team while contributing to the wider growth of Worcester Wolves Wheelchair Basketball and helping to shape the future pathway for women’s wheelchair basketball in Worcester.

This is an hourly paid, Band 6 appointment, with a total contract allocation of 60 hours across the competitive season.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Worcester Business School

The Business School has grown rapidly over recent years and now has c. 1,500 students across a range of Business and Computing courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We aspire to create an inspirational learning experience where academics are encouraged to maintain research, scholarship and knowledge exchange activity to underpin their teaching, and where students can contribute to a forward-looking academic community.  

We are an interdisciplinary Business School, made up of three Departments:

• Computing
• Management & Finance
• Marketing & Enterprise

Our overriding aim, in line with the objectives of the University of Worcester Strategic Plan, is to ensure that Worcester Business School continues to develop as an outstanding place at which to study Business, Management and Computing.   

Worcester Business School offers is both professional and friendly – a place where students and staff feel welcome and inspired. Housed within beautifully restored Georgian buildings in Worcester city centre, the Business School reflects a real-world business environment with open-plan open learning spaces, interconnected with meeting rooms, staff offices and reception area.

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.

About You

We need colleagues who can engage with students and deliver teaching to enable graduate work-readiness. You will need to hold a masters level qualification (or equivalent professional qualification) and contemporary knowledge in a related subject. 

For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Dr Abdulmaten Taroun, Head of Department Management and Finance at a.taroun@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.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Our students benefit from an outstanding learning experience, and we are looking for colleagues who can contribute to this through flexible, practical, and inspiring teaching and support. Successful applicants will join an enthusiastic, motivated team delivering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The School of Health and Wellbeing comprises three departments and is guided by a commitment to developing a forward-thinking, dynamic, and creative academic community focused on personal growth and professional development in Criminology, Social Work, and Health.

These Criminology roles sit within a department known for its depth of expertise and collaborative ethos. For applicants looking to build experience in an academic setting, this is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and collegial environment. We uphold strong values of professionalism, respect, and inclusivity, and we invite applications from those who share these principles and want to contribute to our ongoing success. Further information about our staff profiles and research areas show our depth and breadth of experience and expertise.

For informal enquiries regarding the Criminology roles, please contact Amy Johnson, Programme Lead for Criminology, at: a.johnson@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.

Closing Date: 07 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Academic

The University of Worcester is a high quality University with an international reputation for excellent, inclusive education, as well as a dynamic engine for social and economic development in the region. We are known for creative, high achieving work with partner organisations and for promoting equal opportunities. 

The Henwick Grove site in St Johns is located close to the city centre in Worcester and is within 43 acres. It is characterised by relatively low-density development with non-residential and residential buildings of a range of ages and designs. There are extensive playing fields and the campus is attractively landscaped. The residential student Halls provides 985 bed spaces.

The second site in the City Centre is the former Worcester Royal Infirmary, which is vacant following the relocation of the hospital. The site has an area of 22 hectares, is within walking distance of the St Johns site at Henwick Grove and has potential for a mixed use development and currently has student Halls providing 177 bed spaces.

The third site is the Severn Campus which is located close to the Severn River. Within this location is the University Arena (12 Court Building) and Riverside Building. The University Arena plays hosts to a number of sporting events including the Worcester Wolves basketball team and the Seven Stars Netball franchise providing excellent executive conference facilities. 

Students living and studying on campus come from a range of backgrounds, cultures and communities and the primary task of the Facilities department is to ensure all University of Worcester students live in a harmonious, secure, tolerant and respectful environment conducive to learning and personal development.

What's in it for you?

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

Queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed towards Ian Bufton - Head of Residential and Commercial Services via emailing I.Bufton@worc.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £25,080 to £26,093

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378

Duties to include, assisting with setting up and taking down of the equipment, preparing for academic and community bookings, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment throughout the sport centres and all associated facilities as necessary, dealing with enquiries from all clients and offering support in the fitness areas, while ensuring a good standard of health and safety operational practice is maintained throughout the range of sports facilities. This post will provide good practical leisure industry based knowledge, an asset for your CV. 

Hours of work:

Working as a member of a team of staff working on a shift rota covering the 7am - 11pm Monday to Friday; 8.30am to 4 – 10pm on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Depending on one off event bookings, the opportunity to work beyond 11pm may present itself.

What's in it for you?

• 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 addressed to Stuart Greaves, Sport, Exercise and Recreation Manager via s.greaves@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.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

The University of Worcester (UW) has long been noted for its high quality and innovative provision in Education. As an Outstanding provider of ITE, we are nationally recognised for our overall quality and high sustained employment rates of our training teachers.  

We welcome applications from school colleagues as well as those already working in ITE. The successful appointee will have significant and relevant primary teaching experience along with some successful experience of initial teacher education, teaching in Higher Education or teaching adults.  

The successful applicant will contribute to subject and module leadership, course development and teaching in their specialist area, on our range of undergraduate and postgraduate ITE courses as well as on postgraduate professional development programmes for teachers and other professionals working with children.  In order to maintain our strong reputation for and commitment to an excellent student experience we are seeking an inspirational teacher for this role who can model excellent practice in their teaching and inspire trainee teachers to achieve their potential in the classroom. 

Selection Process:

• Teach a 20-minute core subject session for level 5 Initial Teacher Education students.
• Formal interview

Teaching Activity (20 minutes):

Choose an aspect of English or Mathematics which you think is key for a teacher education and training programme. Lead a 20-minute session for the panel with level 5 students where you demonstrate your own knowledge in the subject, show how you make this topic accessible and relevant for the student teachers. Relate it to pedagogical approaches and practical activities for the classroom, including inclusive practice. 

Formal interview: 

Be prepared to respond to a range of questions about how your skills, qualifications and experience relate to the role, job description and person specification. 

What's in it for you: 

• For Lecturer: annual incremental increase up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 subject to performance and the university reward scheme 
• For Senior Lecturer: annual incremental increase up to £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759 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 

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535

We are looking for two enthusiastic and capable colleagues to join us on a permanent, full-time contract.

This exciting and varied role involves handling enquiries and applications from students across the globe. You will have specific responsibility for processing admissions decisions, maintaining admissions records and responding to a range of enquiries from applicants, potential applicants and academic staff. You’ll also have the chance to help with a range of other activities, including delivering staff training and representing the University at Open Days.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, highly organised, adaptable, and have excellent customer service. You will bring high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in your work and have a proactive approach to problem solving. Our work is fast paced and high volume, so remaining calm and resilient will be key to success. You will help manage a timely, efficient and fair admissions process that delivers an excellent applicant experience.

As part of the role there may be opportunities to support work in different areas of the department or the wider Communications, International and External Affairs division.

A step on to the career ladder

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 areas, there are plenty of options for you to build your career at the University.

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
• 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 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 about this vacancy please contact Jo Olsen (Head of Admissions): j.olsen@worc.a.cuk

The interview process will take part in 2 stages with dates to be confirmed:

• Stage 1 - group and individual tasks
• Stage 2 - formal interviews for those successful at stage 1

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: 11 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £25,080 to £26,093

We are looking for a highly motivated and capable colleague to join us on a permanent, full-time contract. 

This exciting and varied role will have specific responsibility for delivering a high-quality admissions service for courses offered by the Institute of Education. As part of our busy central Admissions department, you will work collaboratively with academic colleagues and other professional services departments, playing a key role in managing a timely, efficient and fair admissions process that delivers an excellent applicant experience.

As an Admissions Officer, you will process admissions decisions for a range of UK and international applications and take responsibility for processes such as data tasks and interview bookings. You will provide support and guidance to academic colleagues, applicants and enquirers throughout the application cycle. You’ll also have the chance to be involved in admissions processes for other course areas and to help with a range of other activities, including delivering staff training and representing the University at Open Days and recruitment Exhibitions.

The ideal candidate will be exceptionally well organised, with a high degree of self motivation, and have excellent customer service. You will bring effective decision making skills, with the ability to apply complex regulations with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in your work. You will be a strong team player, adaptable and have a proactive approach to problem solving. Our work is fast paced and high volume, so remaining calm and resilient will be key to success.

As part of the role there may be opportunities to support work in different areas of the department or the wider Communications, International and External Affairs division.

A step on to the career ladder

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 areas, there are plenty of options for you to build your career at the University.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £30,378, with the opportunity to progress to £32,080
• 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
• Attractive Company Pension Scheme
• 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

For any informal queries about this vacancy please contact Rachael Ashton (Deputy Head of Admissions): r.ashton@worc.ac.uk

The interview process will take part in 2 stages with dates to be confirmed:

• Stage 1 - group and individual tasks
• Stage 2 - formal interviews for those successful at stage 1

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: 11 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378

We’re particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Financial management
• International Banking and Investment
• Taxation
• Management Accounting

You’ll play a key role in delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting student success, and enhancing the School’s profile.

What we’re looking for:

• Masters degree, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Contemporary subject knowledge and professional experience in Accounting and Finance
• Experience teaching in UK higher education or developing professionals in a UK context
• Strong communication skills and a student-centred approach to learning
• Professional qualification in Accounting/Finance.
• Proficiency in ICT and its application to teaching and learning

What's in it for you:

• Annual incremental increase for Lecturer up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 and for Senior Lecturer £56,535, with the opportunity to progress to £61,759 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  

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £56,535

You will deliver the very best customer service from a temporary repair to a project, placing the customers’ needs at the foremost of every job undertaken.

Using software to update the current status of all jobs issued and taking an active part in team meetings to ensure that best practice and estate issues are discussed openly. 

The University Estate operates over a number of different Campuses with a GIA of approximately 80,000m2 with a diverse portfolio of buildings. The Estate offers a varied and challenging workload and the ability to solve problems and work under pressure at times is essential. 

Hours of Work

Working hours are 37 hours per week.  There is a requirement to work 14 weekend days which will be subject to rota (paid at an overtime rate). The summer period is normally an extremely busy period and total annual leave should not exceed 10 days during this period. 

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
• 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

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Mark Evans, Director of Capital Developments and Campus Infrastructure, via email m.evans@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: 09 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

Salary: £25,080 to £26,093

The successful candidate(s) will have practical experience of working in a mental health setting and hold qualifications in psychology. Training and practice in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is particularly desirable. The post holder(s) will contribute to teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules/courses across a range of psychology and mental health topics, including practice focused modules and core BPS subject areas. They will also undertake the role of Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), providing academic and pastoral support to students.

Their teaching approach will be student centred, research based, and practice inspired. As the role will also require the maintenance of productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS colleagues, the successful candidate(s) will need a high level of interpersonal skill. They will have a strong commitment to continuing professional development, and to interprofessional perspectives. 

At the University of Worcester, we have a thriving BPS accredited suite of BSc Psychology courses which have run since 1994 and a number of postgraduate courses including Counselling, Business Psychology, Understanding Domestic and Sexual Violence. 

The School of Health and Wellbeing comprises three departments: Psychology and Mental Health, Allied Health and Community, Social Justice and Health. The School is underpinned by a commitment to deliver a forward-thinking, dynamic, creative community dedicated to personal growth and professional development in the fields of health. We encompass subject areas including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, nutrition, clinical practice, health and social care, mental health, psychology, counselling, criminology, social work, and youth and community studies. This role sits within the Department of Psychology and Mental Health. Further information about our staff profiles and research areas show our depth and breadth of experience of applied psychology including mental health and wellbeing. Our School holds strong values of professionalism, respect and inclusivity and successful candidate(s) will share our vision and values to join us and contribute to our ongoing success. 

Part time and Job Share can be considered for those wishing to maintain some clinical practice.

• Annual incremental increase up to £43,482, with the opportunity to progress to £47,389 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 

Informal queries in relation to this vacancy are welcome and should be directed to Mr Matthew Jellis, Head of Department of Psychology and Mental Health by emailing m.jellis@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: 08 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 to £43,482

Based at the University of Worcester Lakeside Campus, this role supports the delivery of outdoor adventurous activities, practical teaching sessions and community bookings across our land, water and aerial activity programmes.

You will help deliver high-quality experiences for students and external clients while ensuring compliance with statutory health and safety requirements, Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) regulations, National Governing Body requirements, and internal quality standards including the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge, Adventuremark and wider educational quality expectations associated with Ofsted.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver land, water and aerial activities to a variety of client groups.
• Support academic practical sessions, community bookings and commercial programmes.
• Set up, inspect, maintain and store activity equipment.
• Assist with equipment inspection and decommissioning processes.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, customer service and site presentation.
• Support the wider operation of Lakeside Campus and, where required, other University of Worcester Sport and Recreation facilities.

Training and Development

No previous outdoor qualifications are required, as full training will be provided for suitable candidates.

Successful applicants can expect to receive approximately 270 hours of paid training and assessment opportunities across all 15 land, water and aerial activities delivered at Lakeside.

The majority of training is delivered in-house by our experienced technical team and focuses on the skills and competencies required to safely instruct across Lakeside's activity portfolio. In addition, instructors may have the opportunity to gain externally recognised National Governing Body qualifications such as Paddlesport Instructor and Open Water Lifeguard. These opportunities are subject to operational requirements, individual progress and funding availability and therefore cannot be guaranteed.

This unique programme provides valuable industry experience and a broad range of technical, instructional and leadership skills that will enhance future employment opportunities.

Important Information

• This is a casual, hourly-paid position and there is no guarantee of work.
• Successful applicants are expected to engage fully with the training and assessment programme.
• Opportunities for full-time and part-time fixed-term contracts may become available during the peak season (May to September).

Essential Considerations

This role involves:

• Working at height.
• Working on and in water.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Manual handling of activity equipment.
• Weekend, evening and occasional residential work.

Applicants must be comfortable working in these environments.

Applicants should ideally be available during our peak operational season (April to September). If your availability is restricted, please contact us before applying to discuss options.

Recruitment Timeline

• Applications Open: 14 September 2026
• Applications Close: 4 October 2026
• Shortlisting: 5 October 2026
• Interviews: 12 October 2026
• Pre-employment Checks and Onboarding: Weeks commencing 19 October, 26 October, 2 November and 9 November 2026
• Mandatory Instructor Induction Day: 14 November 2026

Successful applicants will be expected to attend the Instructor Induction Day prior to commencing the training programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic individuals looking to gain experience within the outdoor learning, adventure activity and sport sectors while developing a broad range of practical and transferable skills in a unique and diverse environment.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Professional Services

The Department of Sustainability have the opportunity for students to join the team in the role of Digital Creative Project Assistant.

Reporting to the director of sustainability, the role will primarily support the production and delivery of the university’s dedicated digital magazine for sustainability, www.susthingsout.com helping to ensure that research, news stories and campaign-led outputs are engaging, consistent and support the sustainability strategy and university strategic objectives.

You will be able to bring your own skills, experience, and ideas and in fact will be fully encouraged to do so.  

The Digital Creative has strong communication skills in some or all of the following: 

• as a creative director, 
• editor, 
• writer, 
• copywriter, 
• digital designer, 
• photographer and/or videographer.

Informal queries should be directed to Katy Boom, Director of Sustainability at k.boom@worc.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Sub Department: Student Vacancies