You will join a collaborative, supportive group and have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment developing future technology. You will work and grow in a team whose culture centres on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability.

The post is funded through 28 February 2028 and is therefore offered on a fixed-term basis. However, there is a strong likelihood of extension, subject to the availability of continued funding.

In this role you will:

• Design and implement bespoke optical measurement systems for characterisation of hollow-core fibres and fibre-optic components.
• Develop and deploy new characterisation techniques and measurement capabilities.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated experimental systems using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW or similar software environments.
• Develop software for instrument control, data acquisition, and data processing.
• Create and maintain uncertainty models, calibration procedures, and measurement error budgets.
• Evaluate, interpret, and report complex experimental datasets.
• Perform advanced optical measurements including, e.g.: OTDR, OFDR, loss, modal characterisation. 
• Design and execute reliability testing, accelerated life testing and qualification programmes for fibre-optic components and systems.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to researchers, industrial partners and external customers.
• Support researchers, students, and technical colleagues through training, technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the development of future laboratory capabilities, instrumentation, and measurement methodologies.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in photonics, optical fibres, experimental physics, optical engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience designing, implementing or improving complex scientific or engineering measurement systems.
• Experience developing software for instrument control, data acquisition, and data processing using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience interpreting complex experimental datasets.
• Experience communicating technical findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of optical measurement principles and experimental methodology.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical or experimental systems.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with hollow-core optical fibres.
• Experience with OTDR, OFDR or advanced fibre-optic reflectometry techniques.
• Experience with measurement uncertainty analysis, metrology or error-budget development.
• Experience with fibre-optic component qualification and reliability testing, e.g. Telcordia or comparable standards.
• Familiarity with accelerated life testing, highly accelerated stress screening (HASS), or related methodologies.
• Experience designing bespoke laboratory instrumentation or automated measurement systems.
• Experience with advanced fibre splicing and fibre handling techniques.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to develop cutting-edge optical measurement technologies within a globally recognised research group.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for technical leadership and panalysisrofessional development.
• Access to world-class research facilities and expertise.
• Opportunity to shape the future measurement capabilities of a rapidly growing research area.

For general inquiries regarding this position, please contact Professor Austin Taranta, a.a.taranta@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 18 Sep 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 28/02/2028

The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent professional qualification and experience in a relevant physical/engineering science. The candidates should possess knowledge of basic electronics, and experience in sensor design, fabrication and testing would be desirable.

We are looking for a self-motivated person, able to organise their own research activities effectively, and collaborate successfully across disciplines. The successful candidate will be a good communicator and will be expected to take the lead in preparing reports, presenting results to the consortium and writing research papers. You must also be able to work effectively in a team and organize time, tasks and responsibilities with other team members.

The post will be held in the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) (http://ecs.soton.ac.uk). Ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and among the UK's top 20 for research, the University of Southampton has an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.

Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment that facilitates use-inspired and multi-disciplinary research, education, training and outreach.

School of Electronics and Computer Science holds an Athena SWAN bronze award in recognition of its’ continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We will give due consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and to those who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees a childcare vouchers scheme.

School of Electronics and Computer Science provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme.

To find out more about working at School of Electronics and Computer Science, visit: https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere

University of Southampton holds a Silver Athena Swan Award. It has a generous maternity policy, onsite childcare facilities and employees can participate in a childcare vouchers scheme. There is a great range of benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; generous holiday entitlement; subsidised health and fitness facilities; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

For more information, contact:

Prof Hywel Morgan (hm@ecs.soton.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 02 Oct 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 30 months

About You 
We are looking for an organised and approachable individual with experience in a senior administrative, business support or front-of-house role.  

• You will have experience delivering excellent customer service and coordinating room bookings, events, or activities  
• You will have experience supervising staff, managing rotas, and developing efficient systems and procedures to support service delivery
• You will have knowledge of basic financial processes, including quotes, invoicing and timesheets, alongside an understanding of health and safety, equality, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability 
• As a confident communicator and proactive problem-solver, you will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working independently and identifying opportunities to improve services and enhance the customer experience
• You will have the flexibility to work across our operating hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to providing an excellent experience for students, staff, and visitors, and delivering high-quality services across the Students' Union. 

About Us
We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) – independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple:  SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that’s buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities – where your work directly shapes the student experience. 

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Salary of £28,303-£29,339 per annum
• Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus eight closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of eight bank holidays (and an opportunity to purchase up to an additional week of holiday).
• Great pension – we contribute 10% into your defined contributions pension scheme.
• Travel perks – discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes, a Cycle-to-Work scheme. 

To find out more, visit our website here.

Apply Now
Please use your cover letter to explain why you are interested in joining SUSU and demonstrate how your experience meets the requirements of the role. We would particularly like to hear about occasions when you have led or supported a team, delivered excellent customer service, coordinated bookings or operational activity, and improved a system or process. Please include specific examples and the positive outcomes you achieved. 

You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'. 

For further information prior to submitting your application, please contact Laura Leach, Head of Operations via e-mail on L.Leach@soton.ac.uk

To know before applying:

Closing Date: Midday, Friday 25 September (Please note that should a high volume of applications be received, the advert may close early, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible).

Interview Date: Thursday 8 October.

Regretfully, SUSU is NOT a sponsoring organisation and is, therefore, not able to sponsor you for a visa if you require one (such as Tier 2) to work in the UK. 

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.   

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters. 

Closing Date: 25 Sep 2026

Section: Students’ Union

Salary: £28,303 to £29,339

Working closely with the Retail Manager, you will help lead a diverse team of permanent and student staff, ensuring excellent customer service, strong commercial performance, and a welcoming environment for our students and visitors.

As a key member of the retail management team, you'll work a varied shift pattern that reflects the needs of our diverse retail operation. Shifts are typically scheduled Monday to Friday between 6:30am and 8:15pm, and weekends between 9:00am and 4:00pm, with occasional evening and event coverage during busy Students' Union activities and student-led events.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Retail Manager in leading and developing the Retail Team, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Overseeing day-to-day retail operations, including staffing, stock management, merchandising and sales performance.
• Acting as Duty Manager when required, providing operational leadership and effective decision-making.
• Driving improvements to the customer experience, team performance and commercial results.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced retail environment and wants to make a positive impact on student life.

About You

You will be an organised, proactive and adaptable retail professional who enjoys leading teams and delivering excellent customer experiences.

You will have:

• Experience in a supervisory or management role within retail, hospitality or another customer-focused environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• A good understanding of retail operations, including stock control, merchandising, cash handling and retail systems.
• A proactive and commercially aware approach, with the ability to solve problems and manage competing priorities.
• The flexibility to work across our operating hours, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to creating a positive experience for students and delivering excellent service across our retail operation.

About Us
We are the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU) – independent from the University and run by students, for students. Our vision is simple:  SUSU is here to enrich the life of every student. We are a workplace that’s buzzing with life, ideas, and opportunities – where your work directly shapes the student experience. 

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Salary of £28,303-£29,339 per annum
• Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus eight closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of eight bank holidays (and an opportunity to purchase up to an additional week of holiday).
• Great pension – we contribute 10% into your defined contributions pension scheme.
• Travel perks – discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes, a Cycle-to-Work scheme. 

To find out more, visit our website here.

Apply Now 
You can easily apply using your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply Now'.

For further information prior to submitting your application, please contact Szymon Malecki-Willis (Retail Manager) via email on s.malecki-willis@soton.ac.uk

To know before applying
Closing Date: 5pm, Sunday 27 September (Please note that should a high volume of applications be received, the advert may close early, so we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible).

Interview Date: Friday 9 October

Regretfully, SUSU is NOT a sponsoring organisation and is, therefore, not able to sponsor you for a visa if you require one (such as Tier 2) to work in the UK.

Please note feedback will not be provided if you are not shortlisted for interview.

SUSU is an equal opportunities employer that values a diverse workforce and we want to reflect the student body that we represent. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination and will ensure that our recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Section: Students’ Union

Salary: £28,303 to £29,339

Applications are invited for an ambitious and creative Communications and Marketing Project Manager to join the University of Southampton and support a nationally leading research programme funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

The NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium is a £50 million national initiative bringing together a diverse range of organisations with expertise in research, capacity development and community engagement to deliver a step change in maternity outcomes and develop future research leaders in this field. The Consortium's work focuses on tackling inequalities before, during and after pregnancy.

This exciting new role will support the Consortium's Preconception and Interpregnancy Health Theme, which is evaluating a new system-wide blueprint for preconception and interpregnancy care and support. Working closely with researchers, clinicians, community partners and communications professionals, you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality communications and marketing activities that demonstrate the value and impact of health research to a wide range of audiences.

You will be responsible for producing engaging content across digital and traditional channels, including websites, social media, publications and stakeholder communications. You will help communicate complex scientific information in clear and accessible ways, supporting engagement with researchers, healthcare professionals, partner organisations, funders and members of the public.

Working as part of Southampton's wider NIHR infrastructure, you will collaborate with colleagues across the university-hospital partnership, including the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre. The role also provides opportunities to work with communications professionals across NIHR regionally and nationally, helping to raise the profile of world-leading health research and its benefits for patients and communities.

We are looking for someone with substantial experience in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or a related field, alongside excellent writing, digital content and stakeholder engagement skills. You should be able to translate complex information into compelling stories, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively with a broad range of internal and external partners. Experience of communications within healthcare, the NHS, higher education or research environments is essential.

This is a part-time (14 hours per week) fixed-term appointment until 31 May 2028, in the first instance. Subject to NIHR review and funding, there may be opportunities for elements of the research programme to continue beyond this date. The role is based within the Faculty of Medicine at Southampton General Hospital, with hybrid working available. The post is available immediately.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Keith Godfrey (kmg@mrc.soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term until 31/05/2028 (14 hours per week)

You will join a collaborative, supportive group and have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment developing future technology. You will work and grow in a team whose culture centres on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability.

The post is funded through 28 February 2028 and is therefore offered on a fixed-term basis. However, there is a strong likelihood of extension, subject to the availability of continued funding.

In this role you will:

• Deliver complex hollow-core fibre characterisation activities across multiple research and industrial programmes.
• Perform fibre preparation, coupling, attenuation measurements, OTDR measurements, cutback measurements, and fibre-optic assembly characterisation.
• Manage and develop characterisation databases to ensure effective retrieval and traceability of experimental data.
• Deploy established simulation and modelling tools to evaluate expected fibre performance and compare model predictions against experimental results.
• Analyse, interpret, and report complex experimental and simulation datasets supporting high-impact publications and strategic research collaborations. 
• Identify fibres capable of meeting specific project and collaborator requirements through interrogation of technical databases and historical datasets.
• Maintain laboratory procedures, technical documentation, and quality records associated with fibre characterisation activities.
• Support researchers and students through training, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Prepare and communicate technical reports and characterisation results to project teams, industrial partners and external collaborators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory practices, measurement quality and statistical process capability monitoring.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in optical fibre, photonics or related experimental activities.
• Experience undertaking complex scientific or engineering measurements and interpreting experimental data.
• Experience with optical test and measurement equipment and laboratory-based experimental techniques.
• Experience managing or maintaining technical datasets, databases or structured experimental records.
• Experience analysing technical results and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting capability.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience with hollow-core optical fibres.
• Experience with optical fibre characterisation techniques including attenuation measurements, cutback measurements and OTDR measurements.
• Experience with fibre rewinding, preparation, and deployment for testing.
• Experience with scanning electron microscopy.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or equivalent scientific software tools.
• Experience performing statistical analysis, process capability assessment or trend analysis.
• Experience working with industry-funded research programmes.
• Experience communicating technical results to customers or external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge hollow-core fibre research within a globally recognised research group.
• Engagement with major industrial and government-funded programmes.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and technical specialisation.
• Access to world-class research facilities and expertise.

For general inquiries regarding this position, please contact Professor Austin Taranta, a.a.taranta@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 16 Sep 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £36,636 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 28/02/2028

The Department of Psychology at the University of Southampton are seeking to appoint three teaching fellows with expertise in Low Intensity CBT for mild to moderate mental health difficulties and education approaches, to join our Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) programme team. 

You will have a relevant qualification in CBT (e.g., EMHP, CWP, HI CBT) with experience of delivering low intensity CBT to children and young people with anxiety and depression.

You will join our respected EMHP team, which is committed to excellent training and ensuring our students are competent and confident to deliver low intensity CBT. The role involves teaching on the EMHP Post / Graduate Diploma (PG/ UG Dip) course, observing and assessing our students. From time to time, you may also be involved in the wider clinical programmes.

You will have a proven track record in teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level and a detailed understanding of knowledge of CBT.

Further details about our course can be found here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/education-mental-health-practitioner-pgdip

We are advertising for a number of posts, due to our increased student numbers. We are looking to fill:

- 1 full time position (2 years fixed term)

- 1 part time position (0.6 FTE , 3 days per week, 2 years fixed term)

- 1 full time position (1 year fixed term maternity cover (part-time or job Share could be considered) 

The School of Psychology is an ambitious and successful Department in the University. You will join a highly collegiate and professional team with staff who are keen to share expertise, provide mentorship and support professional development. The Department values diversity and equality. We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and support our employees by accommodating flexibility in working patterns to suit caring needs. Positive consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. 

For further details, please contact Jenny Welton (j.s.welton@soton.ac.uk), EMHP Programme Director, or Sarah Monk (Sarah.Monk@soton.ac.uk) Director of LI CBT.

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746
Full Time Fixed Term (see advert for details)

About the role

Reporting to the Director of PMO and Business Support, you will have a pivotal leadership role, as an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Business Support. This is a strategic post with responsibility for driving operational excellence, enabling effective decision-making, supporting delivery of the Estates and Facilities operations. 

You will lead and manage the provision of integrated, coordinated, flexible, responsive, proactive and consistent support, information and communication services across all Estates & Facilities functions and lead the provision of business support services, ensuring consistently high standards of executive support to E&F Leadership Team and senior management, professional helpdesk/customer services operations and efficient administrative support to all E&F teams. Lead a continuous review of internal systems, procedures and processes to ensure consistency, identifying opportunities for change and improvement. 

About you

You will have a credible strong track record of delivering excellent business business support. Passionate in driving improvement using modern digital tools to create efficient and effective administration and communication in a complex environment. 

What we can offer you

We support a flexible approach to work and additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as access to private dental and/or healthcare insurance and a generous holiday allowance. We will support your long-term future with access to the University's Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities, and various discounts.

We welcome applications from all walks of life and champion a uniquely diverse working environment where every colleague can excel, regardless of their background or life choices. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a diverse environment. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications that will strengthen the diversity of our estates leadership team.

We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and are immensely proud to have our institutional Athena SWAN silver award renewed, which underpins our pledge to improve equality for women. We are also delighted to have received the Race Equality Charter bronze award from Advance HE, which recognises that we have a solid foundation for eliminating racial inequalities and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff and students. We work with our people to ensure their ideas are always heard, and we invite you to share your background and life experiences with us to help us create a truly unique working environment.

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Closing Date: 15 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 26/02/2027

The CHIMES (Centre for Heterogeneous Integrated Micro-Electronic Systems) Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) is one of four national centres funded by UKRI to support the UK electronics and semiconductor industry. The Centre exists to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of Heterogeneous Integration (HI) across the UK supply chain.

A core activity of the Centre is to undertake industry-led, co-created projects in advanced methods of electronic systems design and the Heterogeneous Integration of semiconductors. This is an opportunity to join a Centre at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, working alongside industry partners and a network of leading universities to translate partner requirements into functioning demonstrators that solve real-world challenges.

About the Role

This Senior Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Engineer role is central to the IKC's mission and has two complementary aspects. First, working closely with the wider team, you will help develop reusable design methodologies and assets, becoming the Technical Authority on key technology areas such as PHY-level interfaces, custom pad circuits, and analog/digital interfaces. Second, working with the Co-Creation Project Lead and industry partner design teams, you will help develop functioning HI demonstrators, promote the adoption of reusable design methodologies, and resolve design challenges at the analog/mixed-signal interfaces within these systems.

You will provide hands-on analog/mixed-signal design expertise across co-creation PoC projects, with primary responsibility for PHY-level interface design at die-to-die boundaries, including drivers, receivers, ESD structures, termination, and clocking circuits tailored to specific process nodes and packaging technologies. You will define integration-level requirements and interface specifications, coordinate with specialist colleagues across digital design and verification, and undertake physical design work at the integration level, including floorplanning, I/O ring planning, and interface layout across dies, interposers, and packaging substrates.

In addition to project delivery, you will act as an advocate for the Centre's capabilities. You will engage in peer-to-peer technical dialogue with industry partner design teams, support partners in applying the Centre's reusable design assets, contribute to technical workshops and design masterclasses to upskill the UK design community, and represent the Centre's analog/mixed-signal design and integration capabilities at industry events and conferences.

About You

We are looking for a self-starter who can work proactively and collaboratively to achieve project outcomes. You will have authoritative practical knowledge of analog/mixed-signal circuit design and a strong understanding of the semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem, including design flows, PDKs, packaging processes, and design-for-test.

Additional Information

Travel to other industry partners and universities within the UK will be required, and international travel (for example to conferences) may be required. The maintenance of confidentiality in information and data management is mandatory at all times, including the handling of assets held under strict disclosure agreements.

For specific questions relating to this post please contact Professor Ibrahim Sari at ibrahim.sari@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 5 years

You do not need to have worked in a library before. We are looking for people with strong customer service experience, for example in retail, hospitality or other busy public-facing environments. Our libraries operate across four sites and welcome students, staff and the wider community. This is a varied, people-centred role where you will support a wide range of customers and help them make the most of our spaces and services.

The Role

As a Customer Services Assistant, you will play an important role within a professional and supportive team, helping to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the Library within a busy, customer-focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing frontline customer service in person, online, by phone and email
• Responding to a wide range of enquiries and resolving straightforward queries
• Supporting students and staff to use library spaces, services and systems
• Carrying out administrative tasks and using digital systems to manage enquiries
• Contributing to a safe, well organised and welcoming library environment
• Supporting activities and events where required

You will be based at Hartley Library but will often be required to work across other sites in line with service needs.

About You

We are looking for professional and proactive individuals who enjoy working with people and take pride in delivering a high standard of service.

You will bring:

• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using digital systems and learning new tools
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail
• A calm and practical approach when dealing with queries and busy periods

Working Pattern

This role is offered on a part time permanent basis (19.5 hours per week), working:

• Shift Pattern Friday-Sunday 13:45-20:15

What we offer

•  Salary £25,249 to £26,707 pro rata per annum 
• Generous annual leave plus University closure days
•  Excellent pension scheme 
• Structured training and development opportunities 
• A supportive team environment within a large and varied service

If a sufficient number of applications are received, this vacancy may close earlier than the date specified at the top of this advert. Therefore, if interested in applying for this vacancy we recommend you submit your completed application form as soon as possible.

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Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £25,249 to £26,707 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (19.5 hours a week)

You do not need to have worked in a library before. We are looking for people with strong customer service experience, for example in retail, hospitality or other busy public-facing environments. Our libraries operate across four sites and welcome students, staff and the wider community. This is a varied, people-centred role where you will support a wide range of customers and help them make the most of our spaces and services.

The Role

As a Customer Services Assistant, you will play an important role within a professional and supportive team, helping to ensure the smooth day to day operation of the Library within a busy, customer-focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing frontline customer service in person, online, by phone and email
• Responding to a wide range of enquiries and resolving straightforward queries
• Supporting students and staff to use library spaces, services and systems
• Carrying out administrative tasks and using digital systems to manage enquiries
• Contributing to a safe, well organised and welcoming library environment
• Supporting activities and events where required

You will be based at the Health Services Library based at Southampton General Hospital but will often be required to work across other sites in line with service needs.

About You

We are looking for professional and proactive individuals who enjoy working with people and take pride in delivering a high standard of service.

You will bring:

• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using digital systems and learning new tools
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail
• A calm and practical approach when dealing with queries and busy periods

Working Pattern

This role is offered on a part time permanent basis 19.5 hours per week, working:

• Shift Pattern: Friday - Sunday 7:45 - 14:15

What we offer

•  Salary £25,249 to £26,707 pro rata per annum
• Generous annual leave plus University closure days
•  Excellent pension scheme
• Structured training and development opportunities
• A supportive team environment within a large and varied service

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £25,249 to £26,707 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent (19.5 hours per week)

We are seeking applications from individuals whose expertise will help us deliver excellence in education across our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio of programmes, and whose research interests and expertise is aligned with our four research centres (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/research/areas/psychology). We particularly welcome applications from candidates with previous teaching experience in Psychology at either undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and whose research can contribute to one or more of our cross-centre thematic priorities in adult and child mental health (e.g., mood/anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, psychosis), digital interventions and health technologies, and individual, relational, and collective self (e.g., personality and wellbeing, relationship processes and sexual behaviour, culture and intergroup relations). We will consider candidates applying for full-time and part-time roles.

You will hold a doctorate in psychology (or be about to submit your PhD in Psychology) or have equivalent professional qualifications and experience, be able to evidence excellence in teaching and research in the areas highlighted above commensurate with your level, and share our ambition to deliver high-quality education, research, and training in psychological science.

Successful applicants will benefit from working in a vibrant, world-leading, research intensive Russell Group university. Our BPS/HCPC accredited education provision spans both single and joint-honours UG and a range of PGT (including MSc Health, Psychology and Clinical Psychology) and CPD courses. We also offer professional doctoral training programmes in Clinical (DClinPsy) and Educational DEdPsy) Psychology.

The school provides an excellent environment for career development allowing for 20% research time for colleagues on education pathway contracts, and state-of-the-art research facilities that include purpose-built laboratories for psychometric testing, social interaction and behavioural observation, quantitative sensory testing, therapeutic intervention, psychopharmacology, and child/family studies. Our strategic partnerships with schools, NHS Trusts, Government, charities and industry deliver world leading impact (REF2021) and attract significant grant income from all major research funders.

We are an ambitious, successful and growing School (Top 10 nationally; Guardian League Table 2025) providing a friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment located on the beautiful Highfield Campus at the University of Southampton. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. We recognise that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including flexible and part-time working. Due consideration will be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award.

For further details about the posts, you are invited to contact Professor Charles Leek (Head of Psychology: Charles.Leek@soton.ac.uk) or Professor Lyn Ellett (Deputy Head of School Education: l.a.ellett@soton.ac.uk). Interview date to be confirmed.

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

The successful candidate will undertake independent, internationally excellent research in areas related to Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, Web 3.0 and blockchain technologies, while contributing to the development of an interdisciplinary academic–industry research ecosystem.

The postholder will be expected to develop and deliver rigorous and original research; produce high-quality academic outputs; identify and develop new research and funding opportunities; and collaborate with academics, industry partners and other stakeholders.

You will also contribute to the development of BSCRG through collaboration with colleagues, supervision and support of postgraduate researchers and research assistants, and engagement with the Group’s research, education and knowledge-exchange activities.

We particularly welcome applicants with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Applicants should possess substantial knowledge and experience relevant to Metaverse and AI. This would normally be supported by relevant professional experience and/or a postgraduate qualification, such as a Master’s degree or PhD, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Finance or another relevant discipline.

The successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both academic colleagues and industry executives. Experience of AI or blockchain coding would be advantageous.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary research at the intersection of emerging digital technologies and business applications, while working closely with academic and industry partners.

Closing Date: 10 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

Are you passionate about supporting students and making a positive difference to their university experience?

We are looking for two Student Wellbeing Advisors to join our Student Wellbeing Service. Working as part of a dedicated and professional team, you will provide advice, guidance and practical support to students experiencing a range of wellbeing, mental health and personal challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our 24/7 service, supporting students outside of standard working hours and helping them access the right support at the right time. You will engage with students through a range of established processes, helping them understand their options, navigate University services and access appropriate support where needed.

The role requires excellent communication skills, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to delivering a high-quality student experience. You will work closely with colleagues across Student Support and other University services to ensure students receive timely, coordinated and student-centred support. You will be confident making informed decisions, assessing risk and responding appropriately to a range of student situations.

We are looking for candidates with experience of supporting people in a wellbeing, health, education, community, customer support or related setting. You will be empathetic, organised, able to manage competing priorities and confident building positive relationships with a diverse range of students. 

Working Pattern

• 24.5 hours per week
• Fixed-term for 12 months
• Based at Highfield Campus
• 3 on, 3 off rotating shift pattern
• 22:00 to 06:00
• 1-hour unpaid meal break per shift
• This post will attract a 15% shift enhancement of base spine point. 
• Includes working university closure days, weekends and public holidays as part of the 365 day service

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a well-established service that plays an important role in supporting student wellbeing, belonging and success. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you. As university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society and we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

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Closing Date: 10 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £31,236 to £35,608 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term (24.5 hours a week for 12 months) + 15% shift allowance

University of Southampton has been awarded funding to develop and host a Specialist Centre for Public Health.  LifeLab is a unique research-based educational project created by the University of Southampton in collaboration with the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre and University Hospital Southampton.  With children and young people at the heart of everything we do, LifeLab provides engaging experiences in and outside schools in a variety of creative formats.  These experiences empower children and young people to understand the science behind the health messages they see and hear. They are able to apply that knowledge to the choices they make for their own lives – for their health now, in the future and for their future families.

About the Role

The Senior Research Dissemination Fellow will support our ongoing work by identifying and optimising the research and dissemination outputs of LifeLab.  You will be required to work proactively across the team to understand the range and depth of work undertaken in LifeLab and wider Specialist Centre for Public Health and to prepare quality research outputs for dissemination. 

You will have knowledge and experience of research within the public health sector, and to be able to work collaboratively to project delivery dates. You will also be an excellent communicator and able to build relationships both internally and externally.

This post is offered on a fixed term (24 months) basis in the School of Healthcare Enterprise & Innovation. As a school we operate hybrid working with an expected minimum of 20% in office. This role is available as a fractional or full-time post.

University of Southampton 

The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with a generous holiday allowance, defined benefit pension, flexible working, generous parental leave, and childcare provision. For more information on our benefits, please visit our human resources pages.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Susan Patrick via s.patrick@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 29/09/2028

This is a maternity cover post, so the position is for up to 12 months at 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week).

As a Rehabilitationist, you will play a vital role in helping patients adapt to and optimise their auditory implants. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll provide specialist rehabilitation, guiding patients through their hearing journey.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering tailored rehabilitation programmes for cochlear and bone conduction implant recipients
• Assessing patient progress and adjusting therapy strategies accordingly
• Providing education and support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Collaborating with audiologists, rehabilitationists, and other professionals to enhance outcomes
• Contributing to research and teaching opportunities within the university setting

 What We’re Looking For

• Experience in rehabilitation for individuals with auditory implants or hearing loss (training will also be provided)
• HCPC or equivalent professional registration
• Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Closing Date: 23 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 Per annum
Part Time Fixed Term for 12 months

We are looking for motivated individuals, who strive to make a difference in operational, administrative and support roles, directly contributing to our students having the best possible experience while studying and living at the University of Southampton. The types of roles available are varied and aim to support the student lifecycle; from first contact with the University to career opportunities post-qualification, while also ensuring the wellbeing of all students during their time at University.

With a student body of over 24,000 students, a huge amount of support roles are required to guide students though their academic journey. Our roles require strong customer service skills, as you may be the first point of contact for all students who need help or support in any aspect of their life at University, or carrying out a role which collaborates with other professional services or academic colleagues to ensure the smooth running of programmes and courses through providing administrative support.

We are seeking motivated, proactive individuals, who are brilliant team players, with excellent communication and IT skills. You don’t need to have worked at a University before, or even attended University yourself, so long as you bring the right attitude and passion to work, we look forward to hearing from you!

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance with additional University closure days and public holidays, and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave).

The Student Experience Directorate provides support to our students 24/7, 365 days a year, across a diverse range of roles, shift patterns, and locations. The University offers both permanent and fixed term contracts.

For more information on the Student Experience Directorate, the types of roles we offer, benefits, and top tips for applying please visit our Student Experience website: Click here. Please see below for some example job descriptions for the types of roles available. 

If you would like an informal chat about the types of support roles that are available in the Student Experience Team, please contact sedrec@soton.ac.uk. 

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Shortlisted candidates will receive a short form to complete asking for further information on role preferences. In person assessment days will be scheduled for shortlisted candidates between 15^th- 20^th October 2026.

If a sufficient number of applications are received this vacancy may close earlier than the date specified at the top of this advert. Therefore, if interested in applying for this vacancy we recommend you submit your completed application form as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum
Full Time Permanent

You will be a proactive and dedicated team player, responsible for providing a professional and discreet driving service to the President and Vice-Chancellor, senior University executives, and high-profile visiting dignitaries. In addition, you will oversee all associated transport administration to ensure the smooth delivery of the service.

During periods when driving duties are not required, you will provide caretaker support to the Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor and the wider building, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment.

This role demands the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality, together with excellent communication, organisational, and planning skills. You will be confident in building effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and able to represent the University in a courteous and professional manner at all times.

You will have advanced driving qualifications or equivalent relevant experience. Previous experience as a chauffeur and/or caretaker is desirable, although not essential, and you will be willing to undertake any required training to support your development in the role.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Marie Cross, Senior Executive Officer to the President and Vice-Chancellor, on 023 8059 8681

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 Per Annum, Pro Rata (0.7FTE of Full Time Hours)
Part Time Permanent (25 Hours per week)

The main duties will be ensuring that the cleanroom complex and optical labs are kept at optimal environmental working conditions via air handlers, water plants and various other mechanical supply systems. As part of the Facilities team, you will be central to the control of contractors, and along with the Engineering Supervisor you will be heavily involved with compliance of systems and audit trails for legislative compliance. 

You will be an integral part of the On-Call rota and will be assigned (paid) overtime on a rota system and scheduled to cover after the completion of a comprehensive induction, and demonstration of competence.

It is essential you have experience of maintaining complex mechanical building systems and it would be an advantage if you hold an electrical qualification (although cross skill training will be given). The successful candidate must also have a good level of computer literacy with very good written and spoken English skills.

Training will be provided to the right candidate.

Closing Date: 17 Sep 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £31,236 to £35,608 per annum
Full Time Permanent

Despite reporting high levels of interest in electoral politics, disabled people have lower voter turnout rates and are under-represented in legislatures around the world. To understand why these patterns occur, what barriers exist, and how to redress these inequalities, we need to study the relationship between disability and political parties - the key institution linking citizens and electoral politics. Political parties are important vehicles for mobilising and organising groups of citizens with an interest in politics; yet there are no studies focused on how disabled people experience and perceive political parties, nor whether, when, and how parties think about disability, accessibility and inclusion. DISPOP aims to: (1) identify, analyse, and compare barriers experienced by disabled people, (2) map and evaluate existing party initiatives and best practices, (3) explore to what extent formal rules and informal norms render parties ableist institutions, and (4) co-produce recommendations with disabled people to make politics more accessible.

The post holder will take a prominent role in developing the conceptual and methodological innovations to study disability and political parties across four cases: Denmark, Germany, Spain and the UK. The role will require using qualitative and mixed methods, for instance; interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic methods. It may also include quantitative data analysis. The post-holder will take a role in all stages of this process, from conceptualisation to data collection and analysis, as well as writing up and presenting the findings. As such, there is scope for the post-holder to bring their own skills and interests to influence the study design. 

This research position will be based in the Department of Politics and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Southampton, and the work will be carried out under the supervision of Elizabeth Evans. You will join a vibrant and growing Department with a concentration of scholars researching related themes in the Public Opinion Research Network and the Gender and Inequalities Centre. 

To be successful you will have completed your PhD in a relevant discipline before May 2026 (or equivalent professional qualifications). You will have: a demonstrated interest in mixed methods approach to researching political attitudes of the public and/or other key political actors and/or political parties; a facility for solving conceptual and methodological problems; the ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team; the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer review publication; the ability to conduct research in either Danish or Spanish is essential. Knowledge and experience of focus groups, cognitive interviewing and/or ethnographic methods is desirable. Qualitative skills are essential but experience of using mixed methods would be ideal.

The Research Fellow post is full-time for a fixed term of 2 years with an anticipated start date of October 2026.

The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Elizabeth Evans e.j.evans@soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years

A founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton is a world-leading, research-intensive university. We are proud of our strong educational offering, our award-winning research and our global reputation for innovation and enterprise. The Faculty of Social Sciences delivers world-class research across a broad range of subjects within five Schools, informing our teaching and industrial collaborations.

The Faculty Operating Service (FOS) works in partnership with the academic community, other professional services and the wider University community to support Faculties across the triple helix of education, research and enterprise and achieve ground-breaking research, and delivery of an outstanding student experience. The FOS team is the integral and embedded professional service directly involved in running and maintaining the Faculty and are key to driving continual improvements and ensuring best practice.

As a manager within our busy and engaged administrative team, you will deliver a thoughtful, pro-active, and efficient service. To be successful in this role you will:

• Actively contribute to managing the Faculty’s research and enterprise administration, data and reporting.
• Be able to work with a range of senior stakeholders, primarily Associate Deans, to deliver projects and services to an excellent standard.
• Be able to analyse, communicate and problem solve complex issues effectively.

The University offers a generous holiday allowance and additional University closure days, with pension scheme membership, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Our excellent family leave arrangements include maternity, paternity, adoption and parental. Our flexible working practices include a hybrid working model, by agreement and aligned to local business needs. 

As a University we aim to create a sustainable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive, evidenced by our Athena SWAN silver award. We believe equality and diversity are fundamental to making the University a vibrant, proud and successful organisation and we welcome applications from candidates who will join us in supporting this commitment.

Sustainability, and being a globally responsible organisation, is another of the University’s key commitments and in supporting this, the University has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

For further information about the position, email Cleome Orrell, Associate Director of Faculty Operations at c.orrell@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 12/05/2028

We are one of the UK’s largest engineering faculties. Join our team, show us how to think even bigger – and we’ll help you explore what you are capable of, and inspire future generations to exceed their potential in our world-renowned university. 

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics is growing, and we would like you to join our Astronautics Research Group to strengthen our internationally recognised research in space engineering and expand our teaching activities.

Have you got a passion for shaping the future of space engineering? We are looking for outstanding academics whose work will strengthen our growing activities in Astronautics. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or more areas including space sustainability, in-space assembly and manufacturing (ISAM), space mission design, guidance, navigation and control, propulsion, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), spacecraft dynamics, autonomous space systems, drones, robotics, resilient electronics and computing for space, space domain awareness, satellite communications, and AI and data-driven methods for space applications. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research complements our existing strengths, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and creates new opportunities for engagement with government, industry and international partners.

The University of Southampton is a unique place in which to explore what you are capable of. Inspiring thousands of students every year to explore their strengths and forge life-changing discoveries, we open up a wealth of opportunities for the most inquisitive minds. We have recently launched our Southampton Space Institute and you will also be part of a University-wide initiative that builds on more than 65 years of excellence in space research and education.

Join us, and you'll have the scope to create your own opportunities. One of our colleagues recently secured a prestigious International Research Fellowship alongside investment in facilities as part of continuing to grow an internationally recognised research programme. As she prepares for maternity leave, the Department continues to support both her research ambitions and career progression, reflecting our commitment to creating an environment in which talented academics can thrive at every stage of their career. 

To make the most of this incredible opportunity, you will need to be PhD qualified, or have a relevant professional qualification. Your research track-record will be impressive, and you will be passionate about working in partnership with others. You will demonstrate a real enthusiasm for your discipline with great communication skills that engage students in their learning, be that one-to-one or in group sessions. 

In return, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment and are Athena SWAN Bronze recognised. We offer flexible working, excellent family-friendly policies, onsite childcare, a generous pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance, subsidised health and fitness facilities, a cycle-to-work scheme and a comprehensive range of staff benefits. 

*Upon appointment the post title will be either Lecturer or Associate Professor in Aeronautics and Astronautics.

For details about the department:

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/faculties-schools-departments/school-of-engineering#overview

For information about our undergraduate programmes: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/aeronautics-and-astronautics-degree-meng#modules

For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Simon Cox (s.j.cox@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 18 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £74,851 per annum
Full Time Permanent

We're seeking an outstanding digital leader to join our Communications Directorate as Associate Director, Digital User Experience*. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our digital experience. You'll lead the team responsible for the digital experience across our web estate and drive an ambitious transformation programme that places user needs, data and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do.

About the role

The University's website is the critical gateway to our institution. It plays a vital role in attracting students, showcasing world-leading research, supporting enterprise activity and strengthening our global reputation. As Associate Director, Digital User Experience, you will set the long-term vision and strategy for the University's digital experience across our web estate, ensuring it continues to meet the needs of our audiences and supports institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications, you will lead a multidisciplinary team spanning product management, delivery, user experience design, user research, content, analytics and SEO. You will champion a product-led, agile approach to digital delivery and work closely with colleagues across Communications, iSolutions and the wider University to deliver a significant programme of digital transformation.

The role combines strategic leadership with operational delivery. You will influence at senior levels across the University, establish effective governance and prioritisation frameworks, ensure decisions are informed by data and user insight, and create the conditions for teams to do their best work.

You'll also be a strong advocate for accessibility, inclusion and user-centred design, ensuring our digital services meet the needs of diverse audiences and reflect best practice in digital experience development.

About you

We're looking for an experienced leader who has successfully delivered digital transformation in a complex organisation.

You may currently be working in higher education, but we are equally interested in hearing from candidates from other sectors where digital products and services are central to organisational success.

You will bring:

• Significant experience of leading multidisciplinary digital, product, experience or transformation teams
• A track record of delivering large-scale change programmes and embedding new ways of working
• Experience of agile delivery methodologies and product-led operating models
• The ability to develop a compelling strategic vision and translate it into practical delivery plans
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging senior leaders
• A strong commitment to user-centred design, accessibility and evidence-based decision making
• The ability to inspire, develop and lead high-performing teams through change

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• A sector-leading pension scheme
• A comprehensive range of health and wellbeing initiatives
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Access to staff discounts and benefits schemes
• A vibrant, collaborative and inclusive working environment

Further information

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with a combination of campus and home working. Occasional out-of-hours support may be required as part of the Communications Directorate's response to major incidents and crisis communications activity.

Join us and help create digital experiences that connect audiences with world-changing education, research and innovation.

*Post title may change upon appointment.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Emily Fingland (E.Fingland@soton.ac.uk)

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £59,966 to £74,851 per annum
Full Time Permanent

In the Office of Development & Alumni Relations (ODAR), our job is to galvanise our community to solve these challenges and make a difference. Would you like this to be your job too?

About the role

The Legacy Manager will lead this fundraising activity, developing and delivering a strategy to increase future income from gifts in wills. We receive around £750,000 from legacies each year and over 100 alumni and supporters have confirmed they will remember Southampton in their will.

Building on this strong base, your role will be varied, encompassing all stages of the legacy journey. You will develop high quality communications to encourage our alumni to consider leaving a legacy, including direct mail campaigns and embedding legacy messaging in wider communications. You will build strong relationships with supporters considering a gift, ensuring they have the information they need for their will. You will deliver high quality stewardship for pledgers and gifts we have received, so families can see the impact of their loved one’s generosity. Finally, you will work with solicitors and executors to receive legacy gifts into the University and ensure they make a positive impact.

You’ll be supported by our ODAR team – with experts in communications, donor relations, data & analytics and major gift fundraising. You will be able to draw on this expertise to help you deliver in the role.

Gifts in wills make a huge difference at Southampton – from helping to find more effective treatments for cancer and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role is an opportunity to take the programme to the next level and make a real difference to people’s lives.

About you

Above all, you will be excellent with people, building lasting relationships with our alumni and supporters. You will recognise the importance of sensitivity and empathy, whilst also being a confident ambassador for the University, writing and speaking with passion about how legacy gifts make a difference. You will have experience of developing a strategy and analysing data to make informed decisions about budget and priorities. You’ll also be comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. design agencies) to develop high-quality communications and stewardship pieces.

We are about to embark on our first University-wide fundraising and engagement campaign. With the full support and investment of our leadership, you can play a role in an exciting phase of the University’s history.

We need people with intellectual curiosity and different ideas. We need people with direct experience or transferable skills and the interest and drive to take on a new challenge. We support a flexible approach to working. We are determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our inclusive team. Every day will be different; you will meet incredible people and the rewards will be huge.

Help us change the world. Join us.

If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role or ask any questions, please contact Emma Smart, Senior Development Manager on 02380 599363 or E.Smart@southampton.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £39,906 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent

The post is intended for an applicant within any of these three specialities, with the speciality of the final (single) post dependent on the successful applicant.

The post-holder will be pursuing their development of research and teaching within either the Human Development and Health school or Clinical and Experimental Sciences school of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton.

In this post-doctoral role, the successful candidate will be in specialist clinical training at ST3 level or above and have substantial experience of the relevant research areas, a proven track record of high-quality original research publications, the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary, multi-professional team and hold a corresponding NTN. The applicant will have a higher research degree (or have submitted for such a degree at the time of application) and appropriate research experience.

You will join the NIHR Clinical Integrated Academic Training Programme at the University of Southampton, as an NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer. The post-holder will also have clinical commitments at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust that will lead to the acquisition of clinical skills required for full registration within the specialty.

The post is subject to terms and conditions of service determined by the University of Southampton and in its honorary clinical capacity by the University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust Board.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to:

Palliative Medicine: Dr Stephen Lim, Principal Clinical Research Fellow - email: S.E.Lim@soton.ac.uk

Anaesthetics: Professor Mike Grocott, Professor of Anaesthesia & Critical Care - email: mike.grocott@soton.ac.uk

Respiratory: Professor Mark Jones, Professor of Respiratory - email: mark.jones@soton.ac.uk

A satisfactory DBS check at Enhanced level is required for this post.

Please note: successful applicants will be appointed to a different salary range (AMNL £46,675 to £80,081) if you were at ST3 on or before 2 August 2016.

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Section: Clinical

Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 4 years/Part Time Fixed Term for 6 years

At the University of Southampton, our aim is to change the world for the better, bringing together realms of academic research, creativity and knowledge to have a truly collaborative and ground-breaking impact. We care about the challenges that humanity faces, and work to support others on a global scale. 

In the Office of Development & Alumni Relations (ODAR), our job is to galvanise our community to solve these challenges and to make a difference. Would you like this to be your job too? 

About the role

This engaging, interesting role is responsible for raising significant philanthropic income to help advance the University. Building personal, creative and rewarding partnerships with individuals and organisations, this position is crucial in connecting donors with Southampton’s fantastic research and education. Working amongst world-leading researchers and managing a varied portfolio of interesting and generous alumni and supporters, you will get to see truly life-changing impact in action. 

You will line-manage a Development Officer colleague, encouraging their achievement and ambition. You will be based in the Development Team where you will work alongside other brilliant fundraisers who share years of experience but are equally eager to learn from the expertise and perspective of others. Your work will mostly be based in the UK but might include some international travel. Our current priorities cover an innovative medical research capital programme, a widening access student support scheme and scholarships in a broad range of pioneering research areas. There are exciting times ahead as we plan for our new campaign, ensuring this is a varied, enjoyable and rewarding role.

About you

You will be a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser, motivated by seeing the impact of philanthropy. You will have demonstrable experience of working face to face with donors on 5/6-figure+ gifts and recognise the personal and creative approach required to engage with each partner you work with. You will be an excellent writer, with expertise in creating compelling proposals and personalised stewardship communications. You will have a desire to enable interesting opportunities to connect with, cultivate and steward your donors and you will be tenacious and creative in attracting new contacts, ensuring a positive future of philanthropic support for Southampton.

About us

We are planning our first University-wide fundraising and engagement campaign, involving more alumni and supporters with Southampton so that we can change the world. With the full support and investment of University leadership, we are excited to have grown our team considerably in recent years.

We need people with intellectual curiosity and different ideas. We need people with direct experience or transferable skills and the interest and drive to take on a new challenge. We are actively determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our inclusive team. Every day will be different, you will meet incredible people, and the rewards will be huge. 

This could be a career-defining opportunity, and we want to hear from you. See Join ODAR to learn about our team and current opportunities. If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Joanna Watts, Senior Development Manager, on 023 8059 7727 or joanna.watts@soton.ac.uk. Please contact us if you feel you don’t meet all of the selection criteria and want to discuss the role further – we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £39,906
Full Time Permanent

1 post available with at 0.4FTE. Flexibility in FTE for the Knowledge Mobilisation role may be possible depending on current priorities. Fixed Term for 18 months with the possibility of extending subject to funding.

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex is one of ten ARCs across England awarded a total of £157 million funding over five years from April 2026 to deliver applied health and care research that improves patient outcomes, enhances service delivery, and supports sustainable health and social care systems. 

Our vision is to lead transformative applied health and care research, building on regional strengths while delivering scalable, inclusive solutions nationwide. Across our themes, Healthy Communities and Prevention, Mental Health, Living Well with Long-Term Conditions, Integrated Care, and Data and Technology, we aim to create care that is inclusive, community-based, preventative, digitally enabled, and equitable. 

We support the Government’s ambition for a future-fit NHS, focusing on healthier lives, reduced inequalities, and resilient systems with a workforce ready to drive change. 

This fellowship offers individuals interested in Knowledge Mobilisation the opportunity to work within NIHR ARC Wessex and support our research and its engagement with communities and neighbourhoods, while developing their academic careers. Knowledge Mobilisation focuses on getting the right information to the right people, in the right format, at the right time to support the use of research.

Knowledge Mobilisation works across themes to produce accessible, practical, and tailored outputs for local and national needs. Activities include engaging with non-academic partners, co-production, evidence synthesis, dissemination, implementation, and influencing policy and decision-making. 

The opportunity is aimed at individuals with the potential to become leaders in Knowledge Mobilisation who are health and/or care professionals, with a publication track record or equivalent, well-developed communication, relationship building skills, and willingness to build skills in knowledge mobilisation, implementation, or research engagement.

Applicants will be ambitious individuals with confidence and experience engaging with collaborators and stakeholders at all levels across different geographies and sectors of the health and care system; a willingness to work with ARC Wessex research partners across local health and care systems. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication and writing skills, ability to meet project milestones, produce work of high quality. 

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge mobilisation expertise, through targeted training opportunities and their own practice, and will support capacity building in knowledge mobilisation among researchers and organisations working with ARC Wessex.

As part of this role, you will have the optional opportunity to join the NIHR Academy if: 

The post fulfils at least 25% of your total working week 

AND 

A formal training and career development plan is developed and incorporated within the post, agreed with support from your line manager within three months of commencing. 

Postholders will be based at Chilworth and employed by University of Southampton Secondments may be considered.

For informal discussions, please contact ARCWessex@soton.ac.uk . 

We are also currently recruiting for a Senior Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Fellow: (Knowledge Mobilisation & Community Connector). You can view the details and apply here: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/3464426CF 

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term - 14 hours a week for 18 months

1x0.6FTE post (0.4FTE KM/0.2FTE Community Connector). FTE flexibility may be possible depending on priorities. 18-months Fixed-Term with the possibility of extending subject to funding.

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex is one of ten ARCs across England awarded a total of £157 million funding over five years from April 2026 to deliver applied health and care research that improves patient outcomes, enhances service delivery, and supports sustainable health and social care systems. 

Our vision is to lead transformative applied health and care research, building on regional strengths while delivering scalable, inclusive solutions nationwide. Across our themes, Healthy Communities and Prevention, Mental Health, Living Well with Long-Term Conditions, Integrated Care, and Data and Technology, we aim to create care that is inclusive, community-based, preventative, digitally enabled, and equitable. 

We support the Government’s ambition for a future-fit NHS, focusing on healthier lives, reduced inequalities, and resilient systems with a workforce ready to drive change. 

This fellowship offers individuals interested in Knowledge Mobilisation the opportunity to work within NIHR ARC Wessex and support our research and its engagement with communities and neighbourhoods, while developing their academic careers. Knowledge Mobilisation focuses on getting the right information to the right people, in the right format, at the right time to support the use of research.

Knowledge Mobilisation works across themes to produce accessible, practical, and tailored outputs for local and national needs. Activities include engaging with non-academic partners, co-production, evidence synthesis, dissemination, implementation, and influencing policy and decision-making. The postholder will specifically champion resources that are accessible, relevant, widely used, grounded in lived experience, accessible to all, and deliver meaningful improvement across the region. 

The opportunity is aimed at individuals with the potential to become leaders in Knowledge Mobilisation who are health and/or care professionals, with a publication track record or equivalent, well-developed communication, relationship building skills, and willingness to build skills in Knowledge Mobilisation, implementation, or research engagement.

Applicants will be ambitious individuals with confidence and experience engaging with collaborators and stakeholders at all levels across different geographies and sectors of the health and care system; a willingness to work with ARC Wessex research partners across local health and care systems. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication and writing skills, ability to meet project milestones, produce work of high quality. 

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge mobilisation expertise, through targeted training opportunities and their own practice, and will support capacity building in Knowledge Mobilisation among researchers and organisations working with ARC Wessex.

As part of this role, you will have the optional opportunity to join the NIHR Academy if: 

The post fulfils at least 25% of your total working week 

AND 

A formal training and career development plan is developed and incorporated within the post, agreed with support from your line manager within three months of commencing. 

Postholders will be based at Chilworth and employed by University of Southampton. Secondments may be considered.

For informal discussions, please contact ARCWessex@soton.ac.uk. 

We are also currently recruiting for a Senior Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise Fellow (Knowledge Mobilisation). You can view the details and apply here: https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/3464326CF

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term for 18 months (0.6FTE, 21 hours per week)