Finding Vacancies
Our current vacancies are listed on this website and can be viewed by role type, e.g. Academic, campus location, full time/part time and if you wish to see all current vacancies, you can select the view all option.
How to Apply
If you are interested in a job, click the Apply Online button within the job advertisement and you will be asked to register and set up an account on the site or log in to the account you have already created. Please ensure that you provide an email address that you use regularly, as this is how we will keep in touch with you regarding your application.
If you need any assistance, please contact Human Resources.
All applications must be submitted online by Midnight UK time on the closing date.
Application Form
The application form includes different sections such as personal details, education, employment history and supporting statements.
It’s important to be as clear and detailed as possible, including dates, job titles and key responsibilities. We may not ask for a CV, or it may be withheld at the initial shortlisting stage, as part of our commitment to reducing bias in the recruitment process so it is important to make sure all sections are completed in full.
As part of the application process, you may be asked to respond to specific questions within the form. These are designed to help you demonstrate your experience and suitability for the role.
To help strengthen your responses, try to:
- Set the context – briefly outline the situation or challenge
- Explain what you did – describe your actions and decision-making
- Highlight the outcome – show what difference your actions made
- Use evidence where possible – include results, outcomes or feedback
This is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and provide examples of achievements that clearly match the criteria set out in the person specification.
The online application form can be completed in stages and you can log in/out at any time. The form automatically saves as you enter your information and it's simple to move back and forth within the form at any time before submitting. Help is available at every stage to guide you through the form.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details for at least two referees.
Your referees should be people who have worked closely with you. If you are currently employed, one referee should be your current line manager. The second referee should be your most recent or previous employer.
Within the application form, you will be asked to confirm your relationship to each referee and provide their contact details, including a work email address. Please make sure your referees are aware and happy to provide a reference. Friends or family members cannot be accepted as referees.
Before final submission, you can take a look at your application and then choose to amend or submit the form.
After Trying
After you have submitted your application, you will see in the 'My Applications' area, that the status of your application will be "submitted" and it will also show a submission date.
The following day, you will receive an acknowledgment email.
After the Closing Date
The selection panel will assess all applicants against the requirements of the job description and the person specification. This will include assessing and scoring responses to the selection criteria questions, ensuring that the information provided is in accordance with the criteria identified.
After the shortlist has been drawn up, Human Resources will know what the panel's decision will be.
Human Resources will then contact the applicants as appropriate.
AI in Recruitment
AI tools are becoming more common, and we understand that some people may use them when preparing job applications. As a university, we’re investing in digital skills, including AI and data, because we know how important these technologies are for the future.
However, when you apply for a job here, it’s important that your application is your own. While AI can be useful for things like checking spelling, grammar, or helping to structure your answers, relying on it too much, especially to write your answers, could reduce your chances of being shortlisted. What makes an application stand out is authenticity. Ultimately we’re hiring people, not AI tools, so we want to hear about your real experiences and achievements, not what AI thinks we want to hear.
If you choose to use AI to support your application, this guidance explains how you can use AI tools in your application in a way that we consider acceptable. Using AI in ways that go beyond these guidelines could affect the outcome of your application.
AI in Job Applications
Acceptable use
- as an editor to help you structure your own ideas in a clear way using frameworks like STAR
- to help you brainstorm examples that showcase your skills
- researching the University and/or the department to better understand the role or learn about our culture
- exploring industry or professional trends to relate your experiences to
- as a tool to check spelling or grammar if you find that useful, but always review its suggestions critically
Remember
- make sure everything you write is true and personal to you
- be ready to talk about what you’ve written at interview
- check your supporting statements align with your actual experiences
- ensure that you sound like you, not a generic applicant
Unacceptable use
- copying and pasting answers straight from AI without personalising or editing them
- using AI to try and “sound” perfect. We’d rather hear your voice and understand your real strengths
- inflating or creating skills or experiences you don’t have. We’re interested in your real-life experience
- inputting sensitive data into AI tools, even if you believe it strengthens your example
- using AI as a shortcut to think critically about the job or your own experiences
Remember
- AI can be a useful tool, but the best applications are honest, personal, and authentic
- we want to get to know the real you. It’s normally clear when parts, or all, of an application aren't genuine, and this usually becomes even more obvious during interviews.
- over reliance on AI could impact the scoring of your application and chances of being shortlisted
AI at Interview Stage
Your unique experiences, perspective, and personality are what will make you stand out. Be yourself and highlight your genuine skills and experiences during applications and interviews. Remember that AI should not replace your own critical thinking and creativity.
Acceptable use:
- creating practice questions based on specific job descriptions
- carrying out background research and look at current industry trends
- receiving feedback on your communication approach
- building confidence in articulating your strengths and addressing your potential weaknesses
Unacceptable use:
- rehearsing scripted responses that sound artificial
- attempting to use AI during your actual interview
- preparing with fictional examples instead of real experiences