Latest Recruitment at University of East London

About the Job

As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering project management services, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard in line with the University’s estates and facilities strategy. Your work will directly support UEL’s ambitious growth plans, contributing to the development of a modern, sustainable, and future-ready campus as part of Vision 2028 and beyond.

This role offers a structured development and training programme, providing mentorship and opportunities to enhance your knowledge and experience for career progression. You will be supported by the Head of Projects & Estates Development as part of the University’s staff development and appraisal process. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in shaping the University's built environment, creating spaces that support innovation, learning, and community engagement.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced and motivated project manager with a strong background in construction, estates, or infrastructure projects. You thrive in fast paced environments, managing multiple projects with confidence and strategic focus. Your expertise in contract administration, procurement and financial oversight enables you to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You are a proactive problem solver, skilled communicator, and team player, capable of building strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. Whether you’re already working towards chartered status (RICS, APM, or CIOB) or eager to develop your professional credentials, you’ll find structured support for career progression at UEL. If you’re looking for a role that blends technical expertise with leadership and innovation, this is the perfect place to grow.

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About the Job

We are looking for two Clinical Tutors to provide line management, coordinate placement provision, and provide clinical skills seminars, teaching and research supervision to trainees across the three years of the Doctoral Training programme. With support and oversight from the Programme Director and Deputy Programme Director (Clinical). You will join a supportive, skilled and friendly small team and will input to the components of the programme that focus on the development and assessment of clinical skills and work closely with the our placement providers across the North Thames, supervisors and service leads across the region, and out TriCourse partners: UCL and Royal Holloway. 

About You

The appointed people will have a qualification and substantial experience in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology and be registered with the HCPC to practice as a Practitioner Psychologist. Previous supervisory experience in the NHS is essential, and/or contribution to Clinical Psychology training programmes is desirable. 

Benefits Package

• Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.
• We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes:
• 31.08% to 35.38% pension contribution (you’ll contribute 7.4% to 11.7% (depending on your grade) and we contribute 23.68% to maintain the scheme), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

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About the Job

We are looking for a new lecturer within the department of engineering to teach within the subject area of biomedical engineering. As an expert in this field, you will deliver lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions including site visits and Field schemes. In addition to preparing teaching materials to conduct assessments in accordance with UEL’s quality standards, you will contribute to the School’s vibrant research and/or knowledge transfer activities which include obtaining research grants and funding.

Essential Experience Required

• To teach and assess students at all levels (Level 3 – Level 8).
• To exercise a high standard output-oriented applied research both personally and as a member of a team.
• To supervise UG and PG level student research projects.
• To undertake operational and administrative responsibilities as allocated (e.g. module leader); making an important contribution to the accreditation of courses and quality control processes.
• To support curriculum development and new course development.
• To assist with the pastoral care of students as Academic Advisor.
• To participate in University activities as required through membership of committees, working groups etc., as required.
• To contribute to the attainment and direction of the Schools strategic plans, their development and execution.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required from time to time by the Heads or Dean.

About You

You should have:

• A PhD (or within 6 months’ of completion) or proven research track record (including high-quality refereed publications in high-impact journals) within the area of engineering or a closely related discipline.
• In-depth knowledge and specialist knowledge in one or more sub-areas: medical imaging, neuro-mechanics and bioelectricity of movement, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, brain-machine interface, physiological monitoring, measurement and instrumentation at an advanced level.
• Experience in conducting practical and/ or laboratory sessions in at least one of these subject areas, mentioned above.
• An ability to teach at Undergraduate, Postgraduate and research degree level and to undertake module administration and personal tutorship.
• A strong commitment to widening participation and a deep understanding, based on solid experience, of how to bring out the best in students from diverse backgrounds, including those who may have under-performed in the past.
• An ability to work as part of a team.
• An ability to develop professional relationships with external agencies.

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About the Job

The Lecturer/Senior positions are based within the Computer Science and Digital Technologies (CDT) Department. Some essential experience for the role includes:

• Experience of teaching in Higher Education.
• Experience of supervising undergraduate and/or postgraduate project students.
• In depth knowledge of the CDT area and specialist knowledge in one or more of the following sub-areas of CDT: cyber security and networks, internet of things, web and mobile applications development, software engineering, cloud computing, data science and AI.
• Evidence of using technology enhanced learning techniques.
• For a Senior Lecturer, experience of programme leadership and curriculum development as well as evidence of impactful research outcomes

About You

You will be educated to a PhD level in computer science or a closely related subject area, with a higher degree and/or significant industrial experience. You will need proven experience of teaching in a HE environment with an ability to innovate and use creative teaching strategies and will be expected to adopt the latest teaching pedagogy and develop good practice, taking full advantage of teaching and assessment tools and technological advancement. You will be capable of producing impactful research that can contribute to our Computing REF 2028 submission

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About You

We invite enthusiastic candidates who are Mental Health nurses registered with the NMC in the UK and hold a relevant degree. Candidates must have a strong passion for student-focused teaching, and a clear understanding and respect for the unique needs of the widening participation cohorts of students. The successful applicants will also have excellent knowledge of the professional and academic requirements of UK Higher Education programmes and will be able to contribute to the development of nursing in the university.

About the Job

Candidates must have a strong passion for student-focused teaching, and a clear understanding and respect for the unique needs of the widening participation cohorts of students. The successful applicants will also have excellent knowledge of the professional and academic requirements of UK Higher Education programmes and will be able to contribute to the development of Nursing and Midwifery in the university.

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About You

We invite enthusiastic candidates who are Children’s Nurses registered with the NMC in the UK and hold a relevant degree. Candidates must have a strong passion for student-focused teaching, and a clear understanding and respect for the unique needs of the widening participation cohorts of students. The successful applicants will also have excellent knowledge of the professional and academic requirements of UK Higher Education programmes and will be able to contribute to the development of nursing in the university.

About the Job

Candidates must have a strong passion for student-focused teaching, and a clear understanding and respect for the unique needs of the widening participation cohorts of students. The successful applicants will also have excellent knowledge of the professional and academic requirements of UK Higher Education programmes and will be able to contribute to the development of Nursing and Midwifery in the university

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About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Research Fellow in Sustainable Materials to lead and expand a high-impact research programme within SRI.

This strategic appointment will strengthen our rapidly growing research portfolio and reinforce the development of the newly launched London Sustainable Materials Lab (LSML),  a cross-disciplinary hub connecting researchers, practitioners, and industry partners to drive innovation in sustainable materials science.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of sustainable materials specialisms, particularly those working in:

• Bio-based materials and processes
• Polymers, textiles, and fibre innovation
• Circular economy and lifecycle assessment
• Novel materials from renewable, recycled, or waste resources
• Materials engineering for low-carbon societies
• Any emerging field aligned with sustainable materials research

As Senior Research Fellow, you will:

• Lead and deliver ambitious research programmes of international standing
• Secure external funding from UKRI, EU programmes, industry, and charitable bodies
• Supervise and mentor research staff and PhD students (including a fully funded studentship attached to this role)
• Publish high-impact research outputs and present at leading conferences
• Strengthen SRI’s academic–industry partnerships through LSML
• Contribute to consultancy, knowledge exchange, and strategic initiatives across UEL
• Represent SRI at national and international research forums
• Play an essential role in meeting UEL’s REF, KEF, and research growth objectives

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable materials research within a supportive, ambitious, and well-resourced institute.

About You

You are an emerging or established research leader with the vision, expertise, and drive to advance sustainable materials science.

You will bring: 

• A PhD in a relevant field and a strong track record of high-quality publications
• Demonstrable success in research leadership, including developing and delivering funded projects
• Experience supervising research staff and/or doctoral students
• A growing national or international research reputation
• Evidence of innovation, creativity, and the ability to build cross-disciplinary collaborations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with academic, industry, and policy stakeholders
• Commitment to equality, diversity, sustainability, and responsible research practices

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape research that addresses global environmental challenges; and to lead within a fast-growing research institute, we would love to hear from you. 

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About the Role

RDSBL is accelerating its international quality agenda and seeking an experienced Accreditation Manager to lead and deliver our accreditation ambitions across key external frameworks, including AACSB, EFMD, AMBA and PRME.

You will design, own and deliver the school’s accreditation roadmap, develop and steer Assurance of Learning (AoL), curate and interpret datasets, coordinate submissions and panel visits, and embed continuous improvement that enhances student performance, academic rigour, employer impact and school reputation.

This is a high-profile role that sits at the centre of our strategic development, working closely with senior leaders, academic colleagues and collaborative partners to elevate our teaching, research, employability and quality standards.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Building and implementing an accreditation plan aligned with RDSBL priorities
• Leading self-evaluation writing, evidence gathering and peer-review visit readiness
• Operating a School-wide AoL system – goals, measures, sampling, rubric quality, reporting and closing the loop
• Managing datasets covering faculty qualifications, sufficiency, intellectual contributions and standards-related evidence
• Aligning school quality systems with institutional requirements, tracking improvements and identifying risks
• Upskilling colleagues and providing expert advice to senior leadership on accreditation standards and developments
• Establishing governance structures, such as accreditation and AoL working groups
• Representing RDSBL externally and supporting transnational academic partners in meeting accreditation expectations
• This is a strategic, collaborative and outcomes-focused role, with genuine opportunity to shape the school’s national and international standing.

About You – What You’ll Need to Thrive

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience of working at a senior level within higher education or an equivalent academic setting
• Strong data management, data interpretation and reporting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including report drafting
• Credibility and confidence when advising, influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders
• The ability to plan, deliver and quality-assure complex projects to tight timelines
• High levels of accuracy, meticulous attention to detail and a systematic working style
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with resilience under pressure
• Experience with business school accreditation (e.g. AACSB, EFMD, AMBA, PRME) is highly welcomed, though strong candidates with relevant transferable experience will also be considered.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Results-focused and intellectually curious
• Comfortable working autonomously and managing competing priorities
• Skilled at leading improvement programmes and collaborating across academic and professional teams
• Committed to equality, inclusion and widening participation

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About the Job

This role is responsible for managing and enhancing the University of East London’s alumni data and communications activity, particularly linked to the Graduate Outcome Survey. 

Within this role, the post-holder ensures the accuracy and compliance of the alumni CRM, supports statutory surveys, and delivers segmented, brand-aligned communications across digital channels that is tailored to a global network of alumni.  

This role will also play a large part in our Alumni input to graduation ceremonies ensuring smooth transitions from students to graduate. 

With a focus on data-driven insights, GDPR compliance, and continuous improvement, the role underpins UEL’s alumni strategy by enabling meaningful connections, fostering lifelong engagement, and supporting wider institutional objectives including advocacy and give back.

Alongside this they contribute to flagship outputs such as the annual alumni magazine, collaborate across departments to strengthen alumni relationships, and provide operational support during key engagements such as graduation and the Alumni Big Weekend.

About You

The post-holder will have an eye for detail and be data driven, working on high level data and communications projects related to alumni. This role will work closely with the Head of Alumni and other team members as well as with our careers service with a focus on recent graduates. With experience of building communications via a CRM system and segmenting data to produced high quality targeted communications you will be seen as the first port of call in regard to the teams data and communications outputs. 

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About the Job

As Head of Change Management, you will develop and lead a team of Change Managers, alongside embedding a comprehensive change management framework and toolkit and helping the university grow its change capability at all levels. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to develop the change management maturity and approach for the university, ensuring leaders, managers and staff are equipped to lead, deliver and embed our transformation initiatives and vision. At UEL, we are committed to helping you achieve your ambitious goals. Using our Prosci site licence, we have access to a range of resources to support progressing UEL’s change maturity. You’ll develop a community of change agents that help support and embed change to the benefit of the whole UEL community – these are just some facets of this rare opportunity.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic foundation, holding an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) alongside a recognised change management qualification. You will bring demonstrable experience in leading cross-organisational change portfolios within large and complex environments, applying structured methodologies and tools to deliver programmes and projects of significant scale.

You will be adept at developing and delivering tailored coaching and support to colleagues and senior leaders, strengthening organisational capability for change. Your ability to design and facilitate engaging workshops, training sessions and adoption-focused activities will be complemented by exceptional strategic communication skills, enabling you to build trusted relationships and manage stakeholders effectively.

As a confident leader, you will have experience guiding and supporting teams of change professionals, fostering collaboration and peer support while maintaining resilience in situations of ambiguity and transformation. 

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About the Job

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Programme Controls Assistant to provide essential programme office support and direct executive support to the Director of Projects & Estates Development. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced work, managing information, working with data, and enabling senior leaders to operate effectively.

• Supporting programme controls through data collection, reporting and document management
• Preparing information for dashboards, monthly reports and governance packs
• Managing version control, deadlines, approvals and SharePoint structures
• Providing high-quality executive support to the Director, including diary coordination, meetings, papers and minutes
• Coordinating communications, logistics, onboarding and general office operations

About You

• Experienced in supporting senior leaders or project/programme teams
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and digital skills (Microsoft 365)
• Professional, discreet and confident managing sensitive information
• A collaborative team player with a customer-focused approach

Experience in capital projects, construction or HE, plus skills in MS Project or Power BI, would be an advantage but not essential.