Are you a results-driven, commercially minded professional with a passion for education and skills?

We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Officer to join our Apprenticeships and Business Engagement team. This is a key role where you will drive new employer partnerships and generate apprenticeship growth, contributing directly to the University’s strategic ambitions.

You will be responsible for identifying and securing new employer opportunities, converting high-quality leads into apprenticeship enrolments, and working closely with our Account Management team to build lasting relationships. Your work will deliver sustainable revenue growth while creating meaningful opportunities for learners and employers.

Main Responsibilities 

Identify New Opportunities
Proactively generate and secure new apprenticeship sales in line with the business strategy, consistently delivering against targets and KPIs.

New Employer Acquisition
Engage, secure and onboard new employer partners, ensuring a smooth transition to the Account Management team for long-term relationship development.

Market Insight & Engagement
Stay informed about developments within the apprenticeship sector. Represent the University at networking events, roadshows and industry forums to promote our offer and expand employer engagement.

Negotiate and Close Deals
Use a consultative sales approach to convert leads into confirmed learner enrolments, building value-led solutions for employers.

Pipeline and Reporting Management
Maintain an accurate and robust pipeline of apprenticeship starts, ensuring all CRM systems and reporting tools are kept up to date.

Collaborate for Success
Work closely with internal teams, particularly Apprenticeship Account Managers, as well as external partners, to achieve shared business development goals.

What We're Looking For

Essential experience and skills:

We are seeking a motivated and proactive individual who can build strong relationships and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Proven business development success
Demonstrable experience in business development or account management, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.

Apprenticeship & funding knowledge
A solid understanding of the apprenticeship sector, work-based learning models and funding mechanisms.

Strong communication & negotiation skills
Confident in building relationships with employer stakeholders and influencing outcomes.

Stakeholder management
Experience working with a wide range of organisations to build and maintain effective partnerships.

Commercial & strategic thinking
Ability to identify opportunities, think strategically and deliver practical solutions.

Highly organised & self-motivated
Comfortable managing competing priorities independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.

Digital & IT capability
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM / sales reporting tools.

Flexibility & travel
Willingness to travel regionally as required, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Qualification requirement:

Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience.

Application Information

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early once we are in receipt of a sufficient number of applications. Early submission is encouraged.

Contact For Informal Discussion

Lisa Davies, Head of Business Engagement: 07443 752125

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: Up to £42,000 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Permanent

About the role 

The university is keen to appoint an enthusiastic individual who will lead academic development in the areas of computer science, cyber, AI, and big data/analytics through both teaching and research activity. It is expected that you would have a high record of research evidenced through successful grants and research projects. 

You will provide leadership across both research and enterprise including developing the vision for our centre for computing research and enterprise.  To provide leadership for the development of a credible REF Computing unit of assessment including driving significant growth in research outputs and quality, research and enterprise income and impact case studies.   A key part of the role will be mentoring early career academics to develop research outputs and funding applications.  The successful candidate will provide leadership in Computer Science including strategy for new UG and PGT programmes and CPD.  The successful candidate will also drive internal and external collaborations.  External collaborations will focus on building on successful projects which have identified strong potential for larger ongoing collaborations with regional industry in for example AI, big data and analytics with the potential for REF impact case studies.  The successful candidate will also drive collaboration with UK and overseas academic partners and support increasing the university reputation.

You will be student focused, team-oriented and flexible with excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and presenting skills. Recent experience of teaching and assessing in HE in either face to face or distance learning mode is essential, as is experience of module leadership and development. 

Contact For Informal Discussion 

For further information contact: Professor Lawrence Bellamy - lawrence.bellamy@staffs.ac.uk

Closing Date: 11 Nov 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £69,488 to £73,709 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Permanent

The University of Staffordshire is seeking a creative Social Media Assistant to join the Marketing, Brand and Voice team on a fixed term basis for 12 months. This role focuses on developing and co-ordinating original multimedia content to strengthen the University's online presence for our targeted audiences. The successful candidate will implement strategic campaigns to promote the University's brand and systematically monitor social media activity to measure impact. You will employ creative strategies, including student-led content and targeted incentives, to foster meaningful online conversations and increase overall engagement. A critical component of the role involves directly supporting student recruitment by enhancing the performance of key platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Main Responsibilities 

•    Planning, creating, and scheduling social media content in line with the University's strategy and values to enhance the growth of the digital portfolio, reputation, and reach.   

•    Monitoring daily social media activity and playing a pivotal role in measuring the impact of digital communications.   

•    Actively participating in community engagement by speaking directly to prospective students on dedicated forums, including The Student Room, Campus Connect, and Reddit.   

•    Supporting ongoing prospect engagement, facilitating digital channel growth, and producing creative multimedia content.   

•    Aiding university recruitment efforts by focusing on increasing engagement from prospect audiences, specifically by enhancing output across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.   

•    Utilising a diverse digital skillset to creatively grow conversations across social platforms, which may include implementing incentives, developing student-led content, and leveraging platform engagement features. 

Contact For Informal Discussion

 For further information about the role, please contact Adam Lane, Contact Manager - e: adam.lane@staffs.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £28,778 to £33,002 Per Annum Pro Rata Fixed Term for 12 Months Part Time 22.2 Hours

The role

Are you passionate about shaping organisational culture, developing talent and leadership, and driving meaningful change in an ambitious and inclusive workplace? Do you thrive in a collaborative, digitally enabled environment where innovation and people are at the heart of everything we do? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Organisational Development Advisor to join our HR & OD team. This is an exciting role and is key in supporting our transformation agenda and delivering strategic initiatives that build workforce capability, leadership strength, and a thriving, inclusive organisational culture.

What you’ll do

You’ll work across the full OD cycle—diagnosing needs, designing and delivering impactful interventions, and evaluating outcomes. From leading cultural change programmes and supporting leadership development to maximising our digital learning platforms and embedding our values and behaviours, you’ll be at the heart of shaping how our people grow and succeed.

What you’ll bring

We welcome applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences. You’ll bring a blend of expertise, curiosity, and a genuine passion for people development. You’ll have a degree or equivalent experience, ideally with CIPD membership, and a solid background in learning and development. You’ll be confident designing inclusive and impactful initiatives, with a strong grasp of organisational development theories and tools. Experience working within digital learning environments and a good understanding of apprenticeship standards will be key. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, credible, and digitally confident—ready to drive change and make a real difference across our diverse university community.

What we offer

In return, we offer a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, 32 days annual leave per year, membership of a defined contribution pension scheme and access to a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym membership, remote GP access and free physiotherapy, to name just a few.

At University of Staffordshire, we’re on an exciting journey of transformation. We value diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. You’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our organisation—developing people, embedding values and enabling innovation. 

For an informal discussion about the role, contact recruitment@staffs.ac.uk

Applications close at 23:59 Sunday 8 November.

Interviews are scheduled for Friday 20 November.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £33,951 to £38,784 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Permanent

Are you an organised and proactive individual with a passion for providing excellent customer service and administrative support? If so then we are looking for you to join our excellent team at the University of Staffordshire Woodlands Day Nursery! We are looking for someone to play a key role in covering all aspects of Nursery Administration and reception duties. The nursery is located on our Leek Road Campus and is set by our University Nature Reserve, adjacent to woodlands, yet very close to the city centre, with excellent local public transport links and employee on-site parking.  

Summary of the role

In the role you will be covering the nursery reception and be responsible to manage administrative tasks, including parent communication, booking systems, and supporting maintenance of nursery occupancy levels. You will also handle all financial duties such as creating and issuing invoices, managing fee payments, raising purchase orders and receipting 

invoices. Additionally, you will support marketing efforts through events, social media, and promotional activities.

You will be employed for 25 hours per week working Monday to Friday in the afternoons between 12:45 and 18:00

If you’re looking for great rates of pay, 32 days paid holiday plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days, an excellent pension scheme and so much more then don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! 

Learn more about this exciting new facility and roles available by visiting our website: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/facilities/nursery 

Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Please apply online by attaching a copy of your CV.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications, therefore all applicants are advised to submit their CV as soon as possible.  

Closing Date: 29 Oct 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £24,900 to £27,644 Per Annum Pro Rata Permanent Part Time 25 Hours
Permanent

As our new Electrical Services, Design and Standards Manager, you will become the University's recognised technical authority for electrical engineering, taking ownership of electrical standards, compliance, infrastructure resilience and future investment planning across a diverse and complex estate.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence strategy, modernise processes, develop high-performing teams and establish the standards that will underpin our electrical infrastructure for years to come.

If you are passionate about electrical safety, engineering excellence and developing people, and want the opportunity to make a genuine impact in a forward-thinking university environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Facilities Management, you will lead the University's electrical engineering function, acting as the appointed Electrical Duty Holder and Authorised Person (Electrical).

The role combines strategic leadership with technical expertise, providing governance and assurance for all electrical systems across the University estate. You will be responsible for developing electrical standards, maintenance strategies and asset investment plans, ensuring our infrastructure remains safe, compliant, resilient and fit for the future.

As a key member of the Estates leadership team, you will play a central role in our transformation programme, helping us develop smarter ways of working, improve operational performance and support the University's ambitions around sustainability, growth and customer experience.

This position offers a unique platform for an experienced electrical professional who wants to move beyond maintaining the status quo and help design and deliver the future operating model for electrical services across the institution.

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience managing electrical infrastructure within a large and complex organisation
• Experience operating as an Electrical Duty Holder, Authorised Person, Senior Authorised Person or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of electrical compliance, governance and asset management
• Proven experience developing teams, improving processes and driving service improvement

Most importantly, we're looking for a leader who sees opportunities where others see problems and who is motivated by creating safer, smarter and more effective engineering services.

Contact For Informal Discussion

For further information about the role, or for an informal discussion, please contract Carl Plant, Head of Estates and Facilities Management - e: carl.plant@staffs.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £39,355 to £45,413

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have significant current or recent experience of teaching Mathematics in a secondary school or Further Education setting. Experience of teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 is essential, together with a strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment and effective classroom practice.

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of Mathematics across our Initial Teacher Education provision, supporting trainee teachers to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for a successful career in teaching. Teaching responsibilities may include lectures, workshops, seminars, subject-specific pedagogy sessions and other programme-related activities.

Applicants should have a strong commitment to high-quality teacher education and be able to draw on recent classroom experience to help trainees bridge theory and practice. Experience of mentoring trainee teachers, supporting Early Career Teachers, or teaching within higher education would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the development of the next generation of Mathematics teachers within a supportive and collaborative teacher education environment. We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer regular availability, as we typically require up to two days of teaching per week across the academic year.

To express your interest, please submit a CV together with a covering email or letter to Kirsty Apps - kirsty.apps@staffs.ac.uk (Head of Department – Psychology and Education) and Kate Dale - K.Dale@staffs.ac.uk (ITE Course Director). 

Informal enquiries are welcome. We would be pleased to discuss the role and the opportunities available within our teacher education programmes.

Closing Date: 07 Oct 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 Per Annum Pro Rata

• Lead the design and development of the MSc Physiotherapy curriculum
• Prepare validation and accreditation documentation
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory requirements
• Work with placement providers, healthcare partners, and University colleagues
• Support programme approval and readiness for launch
  
  

• Experience of higher education programme and curriculum development
• Knowledge of validation, quality assurance, and accreditation processes
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent academic and professional writing abilities

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £38,784 Per Annum Pro Rata

University of Staffordshire has their very own exciting and modern, Woodlands Day Nursery and Forest School worth over £4million.

The nursery is located on our Leek Road Campus and is set by our University Nature Reserve, adjacent to woodlands, yet very close to the city centre, with excellent local public transport links and employee on-site parking. 

The facilities are a sustainable place of early years learning with connections to the immediate landscape and nature reserve. Through the provision, children will get the opportunity to experience endless outdoor learning opportunities such as identifying nature, play-based learning, den building and forest art. 

If you’re looking for great rates of pay, 29 days paid holiday plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days (pro rata), an excellent pension scheme and so much more then don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! 

Hours of work are 22.5 per week, 4.5 hours per day Monday to Friday which will usually be carried out between 13:00 and 18:00.

Learn more about this exciting new facility and roles available by visiting our website: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/about/facilities/nursery 

Apply online by enclosing your CV, please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Please note that this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications, therefore all applicants are advised to submit their CV as soon as possible

Closing Date: 25 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £24,520 Per Annum Pro Rata Permanent Part Time 22.5 Hours

Grounds Operative (2 Positions Available)

University of Staffordshire | Stoke Campus | Grade 4

Help Create Outstanding Outdoor Spaces

We're looking for two Grounds Operatives to join our Grounds and Facilities team at the University of Staffordshire.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining high-quality environments and wants to make a visible difference every day.

As part of our team, you'll help create safe, attractive and welcoming outdoor spaces for students, colleagues and visitors. Your work will contribute directly to the experience of everyone who uses our campus.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll support the maintenance and improvement of the University's outdoor spaces by:

• Maintaining lawns, grassed areas, trees, shrubs, planted areas and ornamental beds
• Operating grounds maintenance machinery and equipment, including tractors and ride-on mowers
• Supporting sports pitch maintenance and landscaping projects
• Carrying out general external maintenance work
• Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining equipment and reporting any faults
• Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe and welcoming through litter collection and site inspections
• Following health and safety procedures and contributing to a positive customer experience

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience maintaining outdoor environments, such as grounds, landscapes, parks, estates or similar settings
• Knowledge of safe working practices and health and safety requirements
• Experience using grounds maintenance machinery or similar equipment
• A practical and reliable approach to work
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• A Level 2 or Level 3 horticultural qualification, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience maintaining sports pitches
• Knowledge of turf management
• Experience with ornamental planting and landscape maintenance

If you don't meet every desirable requirement but feel you have relevant skills or transferable experience, we'd still like to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At the University of Staffordshire, you'll be part of a supportive team that takes pride in maintaining an environment where people can learn, work and thrive.

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Induction and ongoing training
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
• The chance to contribute to a campus used by thousands of students, staff and visitors

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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

We recognise that valuable skills and experience can be gained in many different settings. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, we'll work with you to provide appropriate support.

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £25,249 to £28,031 Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join University of Staffordshire's dedicated Cleaning Team.

In September 2026, we will open our brand-new Student Village – a modern, high-quality accommodation development located alongside our Stoke campus. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to help ensure this vibrant new community remains clean, welcoming and well-presented for our students.

This is an opportunity to contribute to an environment that students will be proud to call home while working as part of a supportive and friendly team.

About the Role

As a Cleaner, you will:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout student accommodation and communal areas
• Ensure facilities are clean, safe and welcoming for residents and visitors
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent service
• Take pride in creating a positive living environment for students

Working Pattern

• 25 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Shift patterns of either: 
  • 10:00am – 3:00pm, or
  • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
• Flexibility is required, as you will need to work both shift patterns

About You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail
• Take pride in delivering high standards
• Work well as part of a team
• Bring a positive and reliable approach to their work

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Right to Work

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter for the University and play a key role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming home for our students.

If you're looking for a role where your contribution makes a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Application Information

The University reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. We therefore encourage early applications.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to apply.

Apply now and join us on this exciting journey.

Closing Date: 09 Jul 2026

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £24,520 Per Annum Pro Rata