An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The Campus Kitchen at the University of Southampton as an Events Assistant, at a time of significant growth across our conferencing, events and hospitality services.

With an established reputation for high-quality events and hospitality, we are now focused on growing our client base and extending our offer, creating an exciting opportunity for a motivated, personable and proactive individual to join a dynamic and fast-paced team.

Find out more about the services we offer here.

About the Role

The Campus Kitchen is the University of Southampton’s in-house catering service. We deliver a wide range of services across our campuses, including retail catering, vending, delivered catering, and a growing portfolio of conferences, fine dining and hospitality events.

As an Events Assistant, you will support the planning and delivery of a wide range of conferences, events and hospitality functions. This will include coordinating bookings, managing event details, liaising with clients and internal teams, and ensuring all aspects of event delivery are organised, communicated and executed to a high standard. You will play a key role in ensuring a seamless customer experience, supporting both the administrative coordination and on-the-day delivery of events.

About You

You will be a highly motivated and proactive individual who thrives in a busy events environment. You will have:

• Experience in an administrative or customer-facing role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• A genuine interest in conferences, events and hospitality

Previous experience supporting events or working in hospitality is desirable.

Why Join Us?

This is a particularly exciting time to join our team. With a strong focus on growing our conferencing, events and hospitality offer, you will be part of a service that is evolving rapidly, with real opportunities to contribute to its success and development.

What We Can Offer You

Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits alongside a competitive salary, including:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton!

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating 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. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment.

Join Us

If you are passionate about events, conferences and hospitality, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of an ambitious and growing team, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 21 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent

SCTU is a leading UK academic CTU located within the state-of-the-art Centre for Cancer Immunology building at Southampton General Hospital. Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) | University of Southampton

SCTU is a UKCRC registered CTU and is core-funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) together with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) via the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Research Support Service (RSS). 

SCTU has expertise in the design, conduct and publication of clinical trials and other well-designed studies from first-in-human phase I to practice changing phase III trials to large early diagnosis observational studies with rich translational data. Managing a growing portfolio (75% cancer, 25% non-cancer) that covers the complete spectrum of clinical practice, from primary care through to tertiary referral medicine, including pan-cancer experimental therapeutics, surgery, radiotherapy and early diagnosis. Undertaking multi-centre early and late phase clinical trials, we work nationally and internationally to create the evidence for patient benefit that will directly influence routine clinical practice in the NHS and overseas. 

As part of the CRUK and NIHR infrastructure we have close working relationships with our partners, including the Southampton Experimental Cancer Research Centre, NIHR BRC & RSS, University Hospital Southampton, the Centre for Cancer Immunology discovery community and CRUK Centres and Institutes across the UK, with an increasing number of international collaborations. 

The Senior Trials Manager will lead the relevant portfolio team to ensure effective delivery of the overall strategy and delivery priorities for SCTU. This will include resource management, oversight of financial management, new trial development, grant applications, and the ability to anticipate and consider potential issues or opportunities which could affect delivery and growth of the relevant portfolio.

The appointed person must have proven experience of running clinical trials, with a focus on multistakeholder studies collecting patient samples for analysis, and including new trial development.

This position is full time, or part time (minimum 0.6FTE), fixed term for 24 months. 

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and other benefits. 

For informal queries please contact Nicole Keyworth, Portfolio Lead, on n.e.keyworth@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 24 months

As a Student Hub Coordinator, you will manage a caseload of students with complex or multifaceted circumstances, providing proactive support to overcome barriers to success and enhance student engagement, progression and retention. Acting as a key point of contact, you will deliver specialist advice and guidance across a range of areas, including fees and funding, accommodation, academic progression, wellbeing and disability support. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to coordinate timely and effective support tailored to individual student needs.

You will use engagement data and student information to identify those at risk of disengagement, working collaboratively with specialist services to support positive outcomes. The role also involves promoting the Student Hub through communications, events and outreach activities.

The role requires flexibility to work a rotating 7-hour shift pattern between 08:00 and 18:00 across Student Hub locations, including Winchester. Occasional evening and weekend working will also be required.

About You

You will have:

• Knowledge of higher education and the challenges affecting students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Experience providing advice, guidance or support in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a varied workload.
• Experience handling sensitive information with professionalism, discretion and resilience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience using information or data to inform decisions, identify issues and improve outcomes.

About Us

The Student Hub is the University's central student support service and the first point of contact for student enquiries. We provide advice, guidance and information across a range of areas, helping students access the support they need throughout their time at the University of Southampton.

To learn more about working in the Student Hub, visit our webpages: The Student Hub | University of Southampton

If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role or ask any questions, please contact Rachel Titheridge - studenthubmanagement@soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 13 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

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

An exciting time for the University of Southampton, with a clear vision and goal to increase our income and grow our global reputation. Wanting to take this to the next step we are seeking to appoint an Accountancy Assistant to work as part of a professional service team responsible for the research/non-research funding portfolio for the University.

The Role:

The primary responsibility of the post will be to deliver research finance administration to externally funded projects, following complex legal and financial guidelines. To support the team, other professional service departments and academic community, with providing financial advice on project costings and enable post award management. It will involve coordination of budgetary requirements, preparation of costing reports, statements, due diligence checks, support audit queries, build relationships across the academic disciplines/Schools, communicating with both internal and external stakeholders and working with academics to maximise cost recovery.

About You:

You bring substantial, relevant finance administration experience, strong Excel skills with the ability of effectively managing a wide range of simultaneous projects/activities and competing priorities. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well organised, with excellent analytical and numeracy skills, confident with interpreting information, communicating clearly with stakeholders, demonstrate initiative when problem solving and plan workload to meet deadlines in a highly deadline driven environment. Good communication, IT and customer service skills are essential to the role.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis between home and at Highfield Campus with a minimum of 1 days (per week) on site. We are open to applications requesting flexible working, subject to operational requirements. Further details can be explored at interview.

If you are a person with relevant experience, studying towards an accountancy qualification or someone with a keen interest in costing/project finance management then we want to hear from you.

We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture at the University and creating an environment where people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. Our flexible working practices, including a hybrid working model, where employees can split their working time between the office and home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our institution as well as our people.

We are nationally recognised for our commitment to equality, and for embedding inclusive practices across the institution. We are proud to be an Athena Swan Silver award holder at an institutional level, a Race Equality Charter bronze award holder, a Disability Confident Leader, and a University Mental Health Charter award holder. A diverse workforce, with people from different racial, educational and social backgrounds and a range of ages, opens up a wealth of possibilities for Southampton. We believe equality and diversity are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a vibrant, proud, and successful organisation.

You can apply by completing your application online, attaching your CV with a tailored covering letter.

Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

This pivotal role sits within the Staff Hub workstream of the Professional Services Development Programme, and is offered on a secondment basis until 31st December 2027, with responsibility for designing and embedding a single, trusted source of knowledge using the ServiceNow Next Generation platform.

What you'll be doing:

You will play a key role in transforming how knowledge is created, governed, and used across the University, improving self-service, enhancing user experience, and supporting a scalable, data-driven and AI-enabled service, you will develop and implement a modern, user‑focused knowledge management approach across the University. This will include defining a clear framework, standards, and lifecycle processes for knowledge, as well as building a Knowledge Community of Practice to embed consistent ways of working. You will design and deliver an AI‑enabled Knowledge Base in ServiceNow, shaping its structure, taxonomy, ownership, and governance to ensure it supports self‑service, automation, and ongoing improvement. You will also carry out a comprehensive audit of existing knowledge across platforms, identifying duplication, gaps, and outdated information, and prioritising content for migration into a single, trusted source. 

Alongside this, you will work closely with stakeholders across the institution to develop clear, accessible, and user‑centred content, facilitating workshops and supporting teams to adopt agreed standards and processes. You will establish robust governance and quality assurance arrangements, using data, insight, and user feedback to continuously improve the effectiveness and maturity of the knowledge base. A key part of the role will be promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning, ensuring knowledge is actively managed, maintained, and aligned with organisational priorities. 

What we're looking for:

Essential experience and skills:

• Proven ability to create clear, user-focused content that simplifies complex information
• Experience in knowledge management, content design, or information architecture
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to drive improvements
• Experience producing structured documentation (processes, procedures, workflows)
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and influence change
• Understanding of accessibility and usability standards 

Desirable:

• Experience with ServiceNow, knowledge bases, or service portals
• Background in higher education or large, complex organisations
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g. Power BI)
• Experience in process improvement or project delivery

Additional information

• Secondment to Staff Hub workstream of Professional Services Development Programme 
• Hybrid working with flexibility required around exact days / locations including all University campuses and buildings
• The role may require handling sensitive information with confidentiality

Interested?

If you are passionate about improving user experience, creating accessible content, and driving organisational change through knowledge and data, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact Helen White, Associate Director Staff Hubs via Teams.

Closing Date: 30 Jul 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/12/2027

The Student Hub is the University of Southampton’s front-line student support service and the first point of contact for students throughout their university journey. We provide information, advice, and guidance on a wide range of student matters, taking ownership of enquiries and delivering accurate, timely, and consistent support through face-to-face, telephone, and digital channels.

Operating across multiple campus locations, the Student Hub supports key student processes from enrolment through to graduation. Our goal is to make it easy for students to access the help they need, enabling them to focus on their studies and make the most of their university experience.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Student Hub Team Leader to support the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality, student-centred service.

This is a full-time, permanent position working a shift pattern of 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The role is campus-based and requires travel between Student Hub locations in Southampton and Winchester School of Art.

About You

You will be an experienced leader with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and enhancing the student experience. You will have the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team in a busy, customer-focused environment.

You will be a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and work collaboratively to improve services and achieve positive outcomes. With strong organisational and problem-solving skills, you will be able to manage competing priorities, make informed decisions, and respond effectively to complex issues.

Experience of working in a customer-facing, multi-channel service environment is essential. You will be comfortable using data and feedback to monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive service excellence.

Above all, you will be proactive, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering an outstanding experience for students.

About Us

The Student Hub is the first point of contact for students seeking support throughout their studies. Their questions matter, and we are here to provide advice, guidance, and reassurance at every stage of their journey with the University of Southampton. No issue is too big and no question is too small.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Student Hub Team.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, permanent role based across Southampton campuses and Winchester School of Art.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Lilly.Cooper@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 05 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746
Full Time Permanent

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Ethics and Governance Officer to join the Research Ethics and Governance Office (REGO). In this role you will support Faculty Research Ethics Committee in the development of ethics‑related policies, training and information resources. You will also undertake governance reviews of research applications submitted by staff and students via the Ethics and Governance Online system (ERGO II), ensuring that projects comply with University policies and guidelines and, where applicable, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

A central aspect of the role will involve overseeing a diverse portfolio of clinical research and clinical trials, including medical devices, human challenge studies and clinical trials of investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs). You will work across a wide range of research activities, from studies exploring new treatments for serious and terminal illnesses through to behavioural and psychological research.

By supporting projects throughout their full lifecycle, you will provide ongoing, practical advice to researchers. 

About you

You will bring:

• A high level of initiative, a genuine interest in building your career in research ethics and governance, and a collaborative approach to working within a busy team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• An enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment, alongside strong planning and problem‑solving skills.
• A good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and some experience/knowledge of clinical research

Experience of working in Higher Education and/or within the health research sector (for example the NHS or commercial health research) would be advantageous, but is not essential.

We offer excellent training and ongoing professional development to support you in developing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this role.

Why Join Us?

The University of Southampton is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and are proud to support a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Annette Holland, Research Governance Manager (A.Holland@soton.ac.uk) or Julia Hill, QA Manager & Research Governance Manager (j.l.hill@soton.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 04 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent

Interviews will take place on the 19th August 2026

The University of Southampton is a world‑leading, research‑intensive university, recognised globally for excellence, innovation and enterprise. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated qualified accountant to join our Finance Department and play a key role in supporting the financial development and operation of the University’s Transnational Education (TNE) activities. This is an exciting opportunity to work with our international campuses, strategic partnerships and new global delivery models, contributing to projects that expand the University’s global footprint.

You will prepare and maintain financial models for new and established international activities, provide timely financial analysis to support decision making, and help ensure consistent and compliant financial processes across our overseas operations. The role also involves liaising with international colleagues and external advisors, supporting overseas registrations and operational set up, and acting as a key point of contact for finance matters across our global partnerships.

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to develop specialist expertise in international operations, project appraisal and cross border financial processes within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What we can offer 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 (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). All our benefits can be viewed here: Benefits Explained website.

If you wish to discuss the role in more detail, please email Zoe Marlow, Director of TNE, Z.Marlow@soton.ac.uk for an informal conversation.

Closing Date: 04 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent

Due to expansion, we currently have a vacancy for a Senior Trial Manager to join the existing cancer portfolio team. The Senior Trial Manager will be responsible for the oversight of trials ensuring they are delivered according to required standards, time and budget. This is a senior post within the CTU with advisory, leadership, engagement, and line management responsibilities.

The appointed Senior Trial Manager will work specifically on a single trial developing SCTU expertise into clinical collaboration opportunities with industry partners, where an academically sponsored trial will result is supporting MHRA drug licencing, which aims to fulfil faster movement from research to patient access.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of trial management gained through working on interventional clinical trials, including experience of IMP management, and have excellent knowledge of legislation, regulation and governance environments relating to clinical trials. The Senior Trial Manager will be required to work with multiple stakeholders so must have an excellent communication style and experience of matrix management, as well as the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and be a good leader and line manager. Experience of regulatory affairs including submitting drugs for licencing would be an advantage.

SCTU is a leading UK academic CTU located within the state-of-the-art Centre for Cancer Immunology building within the University of Southampton, based at Southampton General Hospital. Having patient benefit at the heart of everything it does, SCTU is a UKCRC registered CTU and is core-funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) together with funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) via the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and Research Support Service (RSS). Southampton Clinical Trials Unit (SCTU) | University of Southampton

The CTU is part of a strong research environment in Southampton which includes the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, Clinical Research Facility and strong links with The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust NHS R&D Management.

The employing organisation is the University of Southampton which offers a competitive salary, pension scheme and other benefits. The post is offered on a two year full-time fixed term contract in the first instance with the possibility of an extension; part time may be considered at 0.8 FTE. This will be a hybrid role with a requirement to work in the office in Southampton at least 60% of contracted hours. Working at the University of Southampton provides many benefits: Check out the staff benefits page.

For an informal discussion please contact Andrea Corkhill, Head of Trial Management, Oncology akc@soton.ac.uk

Please note, this advert may close early, so early applications are advised.

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £46,049 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years

USAIS is a nationally recognised centre of excellence, providing specialist assessment, surgical intervention, and lifelong support for individuals with auditory implants. Our team is passionate about enhancing quality of life through cutting-edge technology and holistic care. 

About the role:

• Location: University of Southampton Highfield Campus, Building 19 
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Job Purpose:

What you will do:

What you will bring:

Special requirements:

Working at UoS:

Informal Enquiries:

Contact Louisa Bignell - 02380 593522 or L.Bignell@soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

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

The University of Southampton Business School (USBS) is placed at the centre of the University of Southampton, a founder member of the UK Russell Group University. USBS hosts a vibrant and diverse community of scholars and students. It has grown substantially in breadth and size in the recent years, covering all core business and management disciplines via six Departments: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Decision Analytics and Risk, Digital and Data-Driven Marketing, Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour, and Strategy Innovation and Entrepreneurship. USBS academics conduct cutting edge research and publish consistently in world-class journals.

Our research underpins our enterprise and educational activities. With an extensive programme portfolio accredited by 14 professional bodies we aim to develop future leaders who want to make a tangible impact on business and society. At the heart of the execution of our activities is our triple helix model whereby our research, education and enterprise activities are intertwined. Particularly, our integrated enterprise strategy enables us to reinforce our connections with the wider university, and communities we serve. These connections enable us to further deliver impactful research and improve the student learning experience.

About you - Extending expertise and excellence

Connecting more widely with key businesses and major public sector organisations is a key aim of the University Southampton Business School’s new strategy. In this varied and challenging role, you’ll work closely with the school’s Associate Dean for Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise to develop our business interface and partnerships agenda, building new partnership initiatives to help drive our business school forward. You’ll help us nurture a range of collaborations that showcase our impact and generate revenue for the school.

You’ll focus on identifying partners, establishing relationships, and developing and promoting our services. Constantly on the look-out for ways to embed partnerships and external interactions in the core curriculum, you’ll also work on a range of non-accredited short courses for the School.

On top of this, you’ll develop ideas for a wide range of enterprise activities and partnerships with businesses, and organise ways to connect with the business community, including conferences, seminars and master classes.

You’ll bring significant experience of building and sustaining partnerships in a commercial context or between an academic and commercial context. While a background in higher education is not essential, you’ll have a keen appreciation of current trends and issues in higher education. An enterprising self-starter, with strong project management skills, you’ll have the ability to think strategically, plan effectively, and negotiate productive partnerships. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Professor Jeni Giambona, Associate Dean for Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (j.giambona@soton.ac.uk) 

What we can offer you

We support a flexible approach to work, as well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, a generous holiday allowance. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. Furthermore, Southampton is a fantastic place to live, work and socialise – so regardless of what life stage you are at, you will find a dynamic and vibrant city that caters for all. 

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

Closing Date: 02 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum
Full Time Permanent

About the role:

Would you like to play a key role in supporting the University as part of our VISAS team.

If you are a confident and self-motivated individual who would like to join a responsive and effective Student Advice and CAS creation team, we would like to hear from you.

You will be able to demonstrate exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, with a good eye for detail. You will need to be proactive with a flexible approach, and have the ability to work with changing priorities during periods of pressured workload. You will be able to build and maintain relationships with a variety of people across the University, as well as applicants to the University.

The role is varied, as you will be the first line of contact for both internal and external customers wanting to request a CAS from the University. 

The expected hours of work for this full-time role are 9am - 5pm.

What we offer:

As part of our commitment to your wellbeing, we offer an occupational pension scheme and generous holidays (20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and University closure days).  Staff also have access to our state-of-the-art on-campus sports, arts, and culture facilities and access to a number of University employee-discount schemes.

As part of the VISAS team, you will be supporting the University to 'inspire excellence to achieve the remarkable and build an inclusive world'. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of the University community, where people are valued, and collegiality is key.

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.   

Closing Date: 05 Aug 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,319 to £30,378 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent