Based within our vibrant Engineering subject area, you’ll play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarship shaping the future of Engineering education. You’ll teach and mentor students in Engineering, delivering hands-on learning in areas such as: Robotics, Automation and Control Engineering.

Working collaboratively with the Course Team, you will help to develop a strong culture of practice-based delivery supported by our state-of-the-art laboratories, and research informed teaching within the Engineering subject area. You will contribute to, and lead, research and knowledge exchange activities across disciplines within and beyond the school and university.  You will become a member of the Advanced Engineering Centre with access to world class laboratories and field equipment within the School.

 To be successful in this post, you should have:

• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of the subject including Robotics, Automation and Control Engineering, and the range of required generic skills.
• Experience in programmable languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB and Simulink or other equivalent relevant languages and software.
• Knowledge of, or experience with, Robot Operating System (ROS/ROS 2) frameworks for robotic simulation, control, and system integration is desirable.
• A relevant degree in Engineering or a closely related subject and a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of, or potential to develop, quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the needs of the School.

Our Lecturers also serve as personal tutors, offering pastoral support and guidance. This includes listening with empathy, understanding individual student needs, and referring them to specialist services when appropriate.

This post is offered on a 1.0 full-time equivalent basis, fixed term for 1 year, but we welcome job share applications. We have a wide range of benefits including opportunities for some remote working, generous pension scheme, and additional time off during the festive period.

If you’d like to chat informally before applying, feel free to contact: Maria Diakoumi (M.Diakoumi@brighton.ac.uk), Zuhaib Khan (z.a.khan@brighton.ac.uk) or Prof. Yan Wang (y.wang5@brighton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 08 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Based within our vibrant Engineering subject area, you’ll play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarship shaping the future of Engineering education. You’ll teach and mentor students in Engineering, delivering hands-on learning in areas such as: Electronics and Communication Engineering, Embedded systems including microcontroller-based systems, embedded programming and hardware-software interfacing, and cyber security.

Working collaboratively with the Course Team, you will help to develop a strong culture of practice-based delivery supported by our state of the art laboratories, and research informed teaching within the Engineering subject area. You will contribute to, and lead, research and knowledge exchange activities across disciplines within and beyond the school and university.  You will become a member of the Advanced Engineering Centre with access to world class laboratories and field equipment within the School.

 To be successful in this post, you should have:

• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of the subject including Electronic and Communication Engineering, and the range of required generic skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience in embedded systems, including microcontroller-based systems, embedded programming and hardware–software interfacing, and Cyber Security is desirable.
• A relevant degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering or a closely related subject and a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of, or potential to develop, quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the needs of the School.

Our Lecturers also serve as personal tutors, offering pastoral support and guidance. This includes listening with empathy, understanding individual student needs, and referring them to specialist services when appropriate.

This post is offered on a 1.0 full-time equivalent basis, fixed term for 1 year, but we welcome job share applications. We have a wide range of benefits including: opportunities for some remote working, generous pension scheme, and additional time off during the festive period.

If you’d like to chat informally before applying, feel free to contact: Maria Diakoumi (M.Diakoumi@brighton.ac.uk), Zuhaib Khan (z.a.khan@brighton.ac.uk) or Prof. Yan Wang (y.wang5@brighton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 08 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

The University of Brighton has committed through Distinctively Brighton 2035 to becoming the first-choice university for enterprise and equity, delivering transformational impact for our students, staff, and communities. 

To realise this aim, the University has established the Office for Zero Inequities as its dedicated institutional delivery function for eliminating inequities affecting students and staff. 

The Executive Director will provide strategic and operational oversight for the Office for Zero Inequities and will be accountable for delivering the University’s Zero Inequities Transformation Initiative. 

They will also head up institution-wide efforts to eliminate differential outcomes, improve staff and student experience, embed equity into institutional design and decision-making, and establish the University of Brighton as a national and international exemplar in institutional equity transformation. 

The role requires an exceptional person, with a track record of delivering large-scale organisational change, influencing senior stakeholders, building partnerships, and translating evidence and insight into measurable institutional impact.

To view more information about this role and details of how to apply, please click the following link: Executive Director of the Office for Zero Inequities, University of Brighton - Alumni Global

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2026

Team/Division: Senior Management

Are you driven by a passion for advancing knowledge and shaping the next generation of sport professionals? Join us at the University of Brighton as a Lecturer in Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation / Sport & Exercise Science and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking academic community on our newly developed Falmer campus.

This is more than just a teaching role—it’s a chance to make a real impact. You’ll contribute to a research environment that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in both education and student experience.

Located in one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse coastal cities, the University of Brighton is renowned for its real-world impact and commitment to social progress. Our internationally recognised sport programmes are supported by cutting-edge facilities, including new state-of-the-art laboratories, and benefit from strong partnerships with industry leaders, NHS and community organisations.

We’re looking for a motivated and knowledgeable individual with expertise in Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation / Sport and Exercise Science who can inspire students through engaging, current, high-quality teaching. Whether your background is in academia or professional practice, we value your experience and will support you in developing your own research or applied interests within a collaborative and supportive environment. We are looking for applications from individuals who can contribute across our Sport & Exercise Science disciplines with expertise in exercise rehabilitation, prehabilitation or clinical exercise physiology.  

To be successful in this role you should have:

• A relevant degree, master’s or equivalent professional experience in Sport & Exercise Science, Sport Therapy or related field.
• Professional experience of working in areas relevant to exercise rehabilitation, prehabilitation or clinical exercise physiology.  
• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of current developments in exercise and health.
• Understanding of academic and award standards and the range and level of knowledge and skills, both subject-specific and generic, which the programme is intended to foster.
• Experience of implementing creative approaches to developing teaching and learning.
• Competent in relevant learning technologies for effective use in teaching, learning and assessment.

A relevant PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, or related field, and  an active research portfolio and publication record are desirable, but by no means essential

If you're ready to help shape the future of sport education and empower the next generation of sport leaders, we want to hear from you.  

For informal enquiries please contact, Dr Gilly Teideman (G.Teideman@brighton.ac.uk)

This post is 1.0 full-time equivalent, and is fixed term for one-year fixed term, job sharers are welcomed and is based at our Falmer campus site.

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic technical team within the School of Education, Sport & Health Sciences, supporting innovative teaching and research in our state of the art clinical skills suites and simulation facilities at the Falmer campus.

As a Senior Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering an outstanding practical learning experience. You’ll be responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and safe operation of specialist equipment and resources, while providing expert technical support to both students and academic staff across a range of health courses within our clinical skills & simulation facilities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and maintaining equipment and materials for teaching and research activities
• Ensuring facilities and equipment are kept to a high standard of safety and functionality
• Providing hands-on technical support and guidance to staff and students
• Supporting with simulation based teaching across a range of health courses. 

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a science or health-related discipline, with practical technical skills
• A good understanding of health and safety in a technical setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role, and the skills and experience required.

This is a part time, fixed term role to cover maternity leave and is based at our newly developed facilities on the Falmer campus. 

Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 pro rata
18.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and training delivery within a busy and supportive university environment. Working closely with academic staff, professional services colleagues, students and external placement partners, you will help ensure that our e-portfolio platform supports an excellent student experience and meets the requirements of professional healthcare education.

The role will provide dedicated operational ownership of the e-portfolio function. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day technical administration, development and delivery of the system.

In line with the Technical Instructor job description, the postholder will organise and deliver specialist technical instruction and training, provide expert advice and guidance, support users in resolving technical issues, liaise with software suppliers and contribute to the ongoing development of innovative technical solutions. 

What you'll be doing

• Creating, maintaining and developing healthcare student e-portfolios using HTML and related coding principles.
• Providing technical support and troubleshooting for students, staff and placement providers.
• Delivering training sessions, demonstrations and user guidance for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with the external software supplier and coordinating system improvements.
• Managing escalated issues referred from Service Desk and other support teams.
• Producing reports, usage data and operational information to support planning and decision-making.
• Supporting the introduction of new functionality and promoting best practice across the School.
• Working independently to plan, prioritise and deliver a specialist technical service. 

About you

You will have:

• Experience of supporting and administering digital platforms, databases or specialist software systems.
• An understanding of HTML and web-based technologies, with the ability to create and modify online content.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of delivering training, demonstrations or technical instruction to users with varying levels of technical knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Experience of working within higher education, healthcare education, learning technology or a related technical environment would be advantageous.

Why join us?

You will be joining a friendly and professional team within a School that is at the forefront of healthcare education, research and professional practice. As with similar roles within the School, the position offers the opportunity to work closely with academic and professional services colleagues while making a direct contribution to the student experience. 

The University offers an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, pension provision and additional closure days over the Christmas period. We welcome applications from job sharers. 

For full details of the role and person specification, please refer to the attached Technical Instructor Job Description

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 per annum

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to engage and inspire our students via a range of channels. You will work closely with colleagues across the university to ensure that our communications are relevant, engaging, and support our students' success.

With exceptional communication skills, you will have a proven track record of developing and delivering successful communications and engagement strategies at complex and diverse organisations. You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge and influence colleagues at all levels. You will be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple work projects and prioritise resources to deliver successful outcomes. 

Key responsibilities:

•    Lead the development and delivery of a student communications and engagement strategy.

•    Gather, analyse, and act on audience insight to inform strategy and activity.

•    Create engaging and authentic content that resonates with students.

•    Increase the effectiveness of student communications channels.

•    Collaborate with colleagues across the university to ensure integrated communications.

•    Manage and develop a team of Student Communications & Engagement Officers.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

•    Proven experience of communications strategy development and delivery.

•    Strong leadership and people management skills.

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

•    Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.

•    A passion for creating engaging and impactful content.

Working with us you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a good work-life balance, all within a supportive, collaborative, and values-led university community.

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

The University of Brighton is seeking an Alumni Communications & Engagement Manager to lead an ambitious programme of activity that celebrates our graduates, strengthens lifelong connection to the university and creates meaningful value for alumni, students and the wider Brighton community. 

Brighton alumni go on to make a difference locally, nationally and globally — as creatives, innovators, practitioners, leaders and changemakers. This role sits at the heart of telling those stories and turning pride in our alumni community into advocacy, opportunity and impact. You will lead activity that showcases the value of a Brighton education, supports student employability and graduate outcomes, and helps prospective students see what is possible through authentic alumni stories. 

Working closely with colleagues across professional services and academic departments, you will ensure alumni engagement is embedded across the student journey — from early awareness through to lifelong belonging. You will also manage and develop a small alumni communications and engagement team, creating a culture rooted in collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement. 

Key responsibilities 

• Lead the delivery of the alumni engagement strategic plan, creating meaningful connection and mutually beneficial value for alumni, students and the university.
• Plan and deliver alumni communications and engagement campaigns that celebrate alumni contribution and showcase professional and personal achievement.
• Build strong relationships with academic and professional service colleagues to identify, align and deliver alumni volunteering and engagement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships with alumni and honorary graduates to support a diverse and representative volunteer and advocacy network.
• Lead an annual cycle of alumni communications and digital content across multiple channels, supporting recruitment priorities and external measures such as Graduate Outcomes.
• Act as the university’s subject‑matter expert in alumni relations, identifying opportunities to innovate and maximise positive impact for students.
• Manage the alumni team, ensuring effective delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of alumni communications, engagement activities and events.
• Ensure alumni activity is accurately recorded and reported through the department CRM system.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience delivering communications, engagement or relationship‑led programmes in a complex organisation.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with experience building trust and influence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering multi‑channel campaigns.
• Experience developing volunteering, advocacy or engagement initiatives.
• Educated to degree level or with equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing and motivating staff.

Working with us you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a good work-life balance, all within a supportive, collaborative, and values-led university community. This role also has flexible and hybrid working arrangements, as well as opportunities to shape and grow a strategically important area of university engagement. We welcome applications from job sharers. 

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

The successful candidate will be pro-active in collaborating with colleagues in IT, the wider University as well as external parties, bringing your project management expertise to a wide range of change and improvement activities to ensure projects are delivered to the highest quality. You will have strong organisation, analysis and planning skills to manage large and complex IT related projects, underpinned by excellent project co-ordination, reporting, budget, change control and risk management skills.

Aligned to this will be the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders across the University, as well as externally. This will see you exercise a great deal of leadership, independence, initiative and judgement, with an ability to lead and facilitate discussions balancing stakeholder interests with those of the University so that best outcomes are achieved in its IT development.  

With a commitment to best practice project management and promoting the discipline, we will want you to also mentor and support colleagues as part of developing the University’s capability in this area.

The ideal candidate will also need :

• Substantial experience as a Project Manager in delivering IT infrastructure, systems development, change and transformation supporting projects
• A thorough understanding and demonstrable application of practices, procedures and methods required for effective project management supported by professional qualification(s) and/or experience such as Prince2, Agile
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with an ability to control and facilitate discussions with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally
• Experience and familiarity with budget and procurement approaches as they relate to project delivery
• A well-developed understanding of business analysis and requirements management as part of project lifecycle delivery
• Experience of business improvement and change management principles, including benefits management and realisation
• Excellent organisational, analytical, presentation and written skills, including an ability to articulate technical issues for non-specialist audiences
• A positive ‘can-do’ approach to your work, supporting and encouraging this in others.

This is a full time, permanent position (37 hours per week) based at our Moulsecoomb Campus, and we welcome applications from candidates looking to job share. 

In return, the University offers generous pension contributions, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive annual leave package that includes time off over Christmas. We also provide access to the Cycle scheme and discounted sports membership, which includes fitness classes and gym access.

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

In your new role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a creative team, embedding innovative teaching and simulation opportunities on the Falmer campus utilising the brand-new Radiography Suite.   You will be working as part of a team who focus on enhancing the student experience and will share in the co-creation and delivery of these innovative programmes.  You will be expected to understand and be able to support a range of assessments and clinical practice / teaching in our on-campus clinical facilities.  We are particularly looking to recruit someone with strong experience in diagnostic radiography 

In order to be successful in this post, you should have: 

• A relevant degree in diagnostic radiography  
• Current and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Diagnostic Radiographer 
• Professional experience as a senior diagnostic radiographer in the UK
• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of current developments in health, social care and the range of skills required to teach the subject 
• Understanding of academic and award standards and the range and level of knowledge and skills, both subject-specific and generic, which the programme is intended to foster. 
• Experience of leading and implementing creative approaches to developing teaching and learning of diagnostic radiography related skills and knowledge in university and/or practice setting.  

It is desirable to have post-graduate qualifications and an active research portfolio.  If you have a Doctorate and can supervise at this level, you will have opportunities to develop as the university has an active programme for supporting early career researchers.  

For informal enquiries please contact the Acute Care Associate Subject Lead, Oli Davies O.Davies@brighton.ac.uk

This post is for a 0.2 full-time equivalent (7.4 hours per week) fixed term until 31/08/2028.

Closing Date: 02 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 pro rata

In your new role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a creative team, embedding innovative teaching and simulation opportunities on the Falmer campus utilising the brand-new Radiography Suite.   You will be working as part of a team who focus on enhancing the student experience and will share in the co-creation and delivery of these innovative programmes.  You will be expected to understand and be able to support a range of assessments and clinical practice / teaching in our on-campus clinical facilities.  We are particularly looking to recruit someone with strong experience in diagnostic radiography 

 In order to be successful in this post, you should have: 

• A relevant degree in diagnostic radiography  
• Current and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Diagnostic Radiographer 
• Professional experience as a senior diagnostic radiographer in the UK
• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of current developments in health, social care and the range of skills required to teach the subject 
• Understanding of academic and award standards and the range and level of knowledge and skills, both subject-specific and generic, which the programme is intended to foster. 
• Experience of leading and implementing creative approaches to developing teaching and learning of diagnostic radiography related skills and knowledge in university and/or practice setting.  

It is desirable to have post-graduate qualifications and an active research portfolio.   If you have a Doctorate and can supervise at this level, you will have opportunities to develop as the university has an active programme for supporting early career researchers.  

For informal enquiries please contact the Acute Care Associate Subject Lead, Oli Davies O.Davies@brighton.ac.uk

This post is for a full-time (37.0 hours per week) and fixed term until 31/08/2028, however we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.

Closing Date: 02 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

If you’re looking for a role where you can apply your all‑round IT skills in a meaningful, supportive environment — we can offer exactly that. Our Student Systems team develops, integrates and supports the University’s core student management systems, which handle everything from applications and enrolments to fees, results, placements, wellbeing and awards. We’re now looking for someone to help us make the very best use of these systems. 

Our primary development platform is SITS e:Vision, a proprietary toolkit used to build self‑service functions for students and applicants, as well as tools for staff to maintain student records. Full training will be provided — what you’ll bring is an analytical mindset, an aptitude for web development and a willingness to learn. 

Student data underpins almost every university process, and we support integrations with finance, accommodation, timetabling, UCAS, our VLE and identity management systems. You’ll work across a mix of on‑premise and cloud‑hosted services, applying your SQL, PL/SQL, web services and scripting experience to maintain and enhance them. 

We will also want you to play a key role in system support — from upgrades and patching to third‑line investigation, debugging and vendor liaison. Strong customer service, clear communication and confident data analysis will be essential. 

We’d be delighted to welcome someone who sees themselves thriving in this role that's based at our Moulsecoomb campus, with modern learning, working and social spaces.

This is a full-time (37.0 hours per week), permanent post with opportunities for flexible working and we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.

The University offers generous leave, training and development, on‑site fitness facilities and a range of travel and shopping discounts. 

For more information about this position, please see the job description below. 

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

The Campus Security Team is committed to building a diverse team of professionals whose role it is to create a safe and secure environment for students, staff and visitors, a place where everyone feels safe and welcome.

In the role of Campus Security Officer, you will be part of a wider team that provides a security service across multiple campuses 24-hours a day, 365-days a year to meet the needs of a modern University community. We provide a friendly and high visibility presence across the estate to help keep all our community and assets safe and secure. We regularly contribute at events to promote our team, encourage personal safety and to create an environment where everyone feels safe. 

The responsibilities of the role will include working in the security control room and monitoring the CCTV network, providing a visible presence and a mobile response across all campuses. You will use proactive and responsive security methods to ensure the delivery of a comprehensive service, which goes beyond the traditional security standards and focuses on customer service. 

In order to succeed in this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills and be a problem solver who is professionally curious and has the ability to engage with a diverse range of students, staff and stakeholders to grow a culture of safety and wellbeing
• A professional resilience and a desire to deliver an excellent service in challenging and often complex circumstances and environments
• The ability to be a team player who embraces diversity and inclusivity, a person who will be willing to go the extra mile to make a difference and help someone in need of support
• Security experience or qualifications is preferred but not essential, the University will support you with completing SIA (Security Industry Authority) training

In return we offer excellent benefits as well as this being a good career development opportunity. We have excellent rewards including a local government pension scheme (LGPS), generous holiday entitlement and personal development as well as sports facilities and activities.

We particularly encourage applicants and all those from Minority Ethnic backgrounds. The university is underrepresented by these groups for this position.

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £25,804 to £26,707 per annum
15% Shift Allowance

We are seeking a Change Communications & Engagement Manager to lead the planning and delivery of clear, honest and engaging communications that support the successful implementation of our university-wide transformation programme and Distinctively Brighton 2035 strategy.

You will play a critical role in helping colleagues understand the why, what and how of change, working closely with senior leaders, programme and project managers, and colleagues across the university to support engagement, minimise uncertainty, and build trust during periods of transition.

With excellent communication and influencing skills, you will be confident translating complex and sensitive information into compelling, accessible communications for diverse audiences. You will be highly organised, comfortable working at pace in a complex environment, and experienced in using insight and analytics to continuously improve communications effectiveness.

This role is being offered as a two-year fixed-term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and deliver a coordinated programme of change communications and engagement activities supporting the university’s transformation programme.
• Translate complex programme information into clear, engaging communications for staff at all levels.
• Design and support effective two‑way engagement mechanisms so colleagues feel informed, listened to and able to influence change.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing expert guidance on change communications and staff engagement.
• Produce high‑quality content across a range of channels and formats, including leader briefings, intranet content, newsletters, FAQs, presentations and multimedia.
• Use insight and analytics to evaluate and continually improve the impact of change communications.

Qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience developing and delivering change, internal or strategic communications in large, complex organisations.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with experience working closely with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and empathy.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience, with evidence of continuous professional development in communications and/or change.
• Experience of producing high‑quality content across multiple channels and formats.

This role is full-time (37.0 hours per week), however we do welcome applications from job sharers, and it is on a fixed term basis for 24 months.

Working with us you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and a good work-life balance, all within a supportive, collaborative, and values-led university community.

Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

As a core member of the College Executive Board, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Dean, Deputy Executive Deans, Director of College Operations and colleagues across the University and College to ensure that College operations function as a cohesive, high‑performing unit aligned to our Brighton 2035 strategy to deliver excellent and equitable student outcomes, a distinctive, inclusive and attractive student experience and financial sustainability. 

We are seeking six Head of Departments for the College (one for each department) in the following areas; 

1. Brighton Business School
2. Department of Architecture and Environments
3. Departments of Arts and Design
4. Department of Engineering, Games and Computing
5. Department of Law and Society
6. Department of Media and Creative Technologies.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. This is a full-time role, and permanent, however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.

Interested candidates should provide an expression of interest (max equivalent to 2 sides of A4) stating which department they are applying for, and what experiences they can bring to this role, as well as a copy of their CV.

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £75,919 to £80,530 per annum

As a core member of the College Executive Board, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Dean, Deputy Executive Deans, Director of College Operations and colleagues across the University and College to ensure that College operations function as a cohesive, high‑performing unit aligned to our Brighton 2035 strategy to deliver excellent and equitable student outcomes, a distinctive, inclusive and attractive student experience and financial sustainability. 

We are seeking five Head of Departments for the College in the following areas; 

1. Department of Education and Social Work
 2. Department of Allied and Public Health
 3. Department of Nursing and Midwifery
 4. Department of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
 5. Department of Psychology and Sport Science

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. This is a full-time role, and permanent, however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.

Interested candidates should provide an expression of interest (max equivalent to 2 sides of A4) stating which department they are applying for, and what experiences they can bring to this role, as well as a copy of their CV.

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £75,919 to £80,530 per annum

We are seeking ten Associate Head of Departments for the College (two for each department) in the following areas; 

1. Department of Education and Social Work
 2. Department of Allied and Public Health
 3. Department of Nursing and Midwifery
 4. Department of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
 5. Department of Psychology and Sport Science

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. This is a 0.5 FTE seconded role, initially for a 3 year period. 

Interested candidates should provide an expression of interest (max equivalent to 2 sides of A4) stating which department they are applying for, and what experiences they can bring to this role, as well as a copy of their CV.

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £71,566 pro rata

We are seeking twelve Associate Head of Departments for the College (two for each department) in the following areas; 

1. Brighton Business School
2. Department of Architecture and Environments
3. Departments of Arts and Design
4. Department of Engineering, Games and Computing
5. Department of Law and Society
6. Department of Media and Creative Technologies.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. This is a 0.5 FTE seconded role, initially for a 3 year period.  

Interested candidates should provide an expression of interest (max equivalent to 2 sides of A4) stating which department they are applying for, and what experiences they can bring to this role, as well as a copy of their CV.

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £71,566 pro rata

In this role you will be pro-active in collaborating with colleagues in IT, the wider University as well as external parties, bringing your business analysis expertise to a wide range of change and improvement activities. Although not exhaustive, this will include process mapping and improvement, requirements gathering, supporting testing as well as producing high-quality documentation.

We are looking for someone with strong organisation, prioritisation and communication skills who is also be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. This will see you exercise a great deal of independence, initiative and judgement, with an ability to guide and facilitate discussions, make recommendations as well as to communicate sometimes complex information, both technical and non-technical in nature, to a wide audience.

You’ll need to have a commitment to best practice business analysis, championing the discipline, as well as mentoring and supporting colleagues as part of developing the University’s capability in this area.

To succeed in the role, you will also have:

• Substantial experience as a Business Analyst, including in an IT environment
• A thorough understanding of the practices, procedures and methods required for effective business analysis, ideally with supporting professional qualification(s) and/or experience of Lean/Six Sigma approaches
• Excellent organisational, analytical, presentation and written skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills with an ability to guide and facilitate discussions with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally
• Familiarity with change, business improvement and project management disciplines

This is a full time (37.0 hours per week), permanent position, and we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share. For more information about this position please see the job description below.

At Brighton, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking community. We offer  generous pension contributions, flexible working hours with opportunities for some remote working, and a comprehensive annual leave package that includes time off over Christmas. We also provide access to the Cycle scheme and discounted sports membership, which includes fitness classes and gym access.

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Team/Division: Administrative/Clerical/Technical

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

These well-established problem based learning (PBL) programmes rank highly for student satisfaction and graduate employment.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team, embedding innovative teaching and simulation opportunities, focussing on enhancing the student experience and sharing in the co-creation and delivery of these popular and respected programmes. 

Our Lecturers also act as a personal tutor; use listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to deal with sensitive issues concerning students, appreciate the needs of individual students and their circumstances, and to refer students as appropriate to the specialist services which can provide further help.

You should be an Occupational Therapist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with a postgraduate qualification who also has experience in clinical supervision.  An understanding of principles of learning and teaching is essential with experience in higher education desirable.  You should be able to contribute to core areas of the occupational therapy curriculum in a research informed manner.

In order to be successful in this post, you should have:

• Relevant degree in occupational therapy plus a postgraduate MSc, or alternatively a relevant first degree plus a pre-registration MSc in occupational therapy. Candidates with a post-registration MSc nearing completion will be considered. 
• Current and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an occupational therapist, or willingness to undertake this within the first 12 months
• A Higher Education teaching qualification and/or a HEA Fellowship is required, or willingness to undertake this within the first 12 months
• Recent professional activity as an experienced practitioner.
• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of current developments in health and social care including current clinical, professional and policy developments and the range of generic skills required to teach the subject.
• Experience of implementing creative approaches to teaching and learning of contemporary topics in universities and/or in clinical practice.
• Understanding of academic standards and the range and level of knowledge and skills, both subject-specific and generic, which the programme is intended to foster. 

It is desirable to have post-graduate qualifications and an active research portfolio.  If you have a Doctorate and can supervise at this level, you will have opportunities to develop as the university has an active programme for supporting early career researchers.  Occupational therapy clinical experience in any area of practice is desirable, and the successful candidate will also be educating students through PBL pedagogy across the full curriculum.

This post is 0.6 full-time equivalent, fixed term role for 12 months. We welcome applications from candidates seeking to explore a career in Higher Education.  It is planned that interviews will take place the week beginning 27th July 2026.

 For informal enquiries please contact Health and Rehabilitation Subject Lead, Dr Lucy Redhead  l.redhead@brighton.ac.uk or Colin Paterson c.paterson2@brighton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 pro rata