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.

About the University:

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: 26 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,865 to £30,986 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Finance department as a Buying and Administrative Assistant in the Purchasing Team, you will:

• Provide straight forward advice and support to University staff, students and suppliers, for sourcing purchases and buying administration. Providing a professional and courteous service to staff, students and suppliers via email, telephone and face-to-face enquiries, to ensure efficient and effective purchasing.
• Working within specific categories or areas, responsible for:
  • Ordering and Processing – responsible for the end-to-end process including ordering, goods receipting and management of the order 
  • To provide advice and support to University staff, students and suppliers by being the first point of contact for buying administration.
• Flexibly support Buying and Buying Administrative activities as required.
• Act as a contract champion to support efficient and effective purchasing across categories.

About you:

As a Buying and Administrative Assistant you will have excellent organisation, communication and customer service skills, be able to work well as part of a busy team and be confident posing questions to staff at all levels in a professional manner. The University is a diverse organisation and our purchasing reflects this; common sense and a sense of humour are essential.

Previous experience of working in a large organisation and with financial systems would be useful, but not essential as training will be given.

Working here:

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are pro-active 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. Committed to supporting our staff and students, we are open to a flexible working approach. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have taken a career break. We have adopted a hybrid working model across the university combining working from home with regular time on campus.

As well as additional benefits, such as a 36 hour working week, a generous holiday allowance starting at 20 days annual leave (increasing to 24 days after 4 years of service), plus a further 6 university closure days and 8 UK bank holidays. We’ll support your long-term future with access to a pension scheme, subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts. We are committed to supporting our staff and students and are open to flexible working approaches; giving consideration to part-time applications. 

The University of Southampton’s mission is to change the world for the better. As a world-leading, research-intensive university, with a strong and high-quality educational offering, it is renowned for its innovation and enterprise and sits within the top 1% of universities worldwide.

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £25,754 to £27,241 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/07/2027

We are seeking an outstanding computational biologist to join the BioFAIR Pathfinder project to develop computational framework for gene regulatory network (GRN) inference methods in single-cell genomics.

The project involves curating, harmonising single-cell and multimodal datasets, containerising and running, comparing GRN inference tools as a community resource. The role includes contributing to peer-reviewed publications and developing community, training and engagement opportunities with BioFAIR and ELIXIR-UK Southampton node. 

You will join the collaborative interdisciplinary environment within the School of Biological Sciences, working alongside a growing computational genomics community at Southampton. You will have access to IRIDIS HPC, with support from RSEs, and also collaborate nationally through BioFAIR project and ELIXIR-UK Southampton Node. 

About you: 

You will have a quantitative or RSE background and an interest in applying computational and data-driven methods to single-cell genomics and gene regulation. We are looking for someone who can work confidently with large and varied single-cell datasets, and who enjoys developing, benchmarking, and testing new analytical approaches.

Experience in single-cell bioinformatics, containerisation, and workflow development will be critical to the role, and we are interested in your ability to think clearly, learn new methods, and work well with others. The Pathfinder project has a community engagement aspect and will require someone who is comfortable engaging with researchers from different disciplines and institutions across UK and FAIR data community. 

Alongside the project, the role comes with benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. As a university employee, you will have access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)*, subsidised health and fitness facilities, and a range of discounts.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. 

For additional information or informal enquiries before submitting your application, please contact knn1y25@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 10 Dec 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

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

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. 

For information on the Service please look at the website http://ais.southampton.ac.uk/

About the role:

• Location: University of Southampton Highfield Campus, Building 19 
• Working hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm 
• Job Purpose: To provide secretarial and administrative support to the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS), providing a centralised point of contact for patients, colleagues and partners, and managing patient ongoing care.

What you will do:

• Provide end-to-end support and perform administrative tasks relating to the management of patients, following correct procedures and applying a good working knowledge of complex administrative systems 
• Work independently and manage own workload, whilst supporting team members when needed 
• Provide consultant surgeons with medical secretarial support during AIS ENT clinics
• Communicate sensitively with patients who have severe and profound hearing loss, acting as a centralised point of contact in various forms of communication

What you will bring:

• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload 
• Proven ability to maintain accurate records with impeccable attention to detail, and an awareness of the importance of confidentiality in managing sensitive information 
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build positive working relationships 
• Ability to thrive and support colleagues in a noisy working environment. 

Special requirements:

• Excellent communication skills are essential along with strong multitasking & prioritisation skills 
• The maintenance of confidentiality in information and data management is mandatory & ability to cross-check data from multiple sources, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy 
• A DBS check at Standard level is required for this role; this will be carried out by the University 

Working at UoS:

• We value equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment 
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days 
• We support flexible working arrangements. 

Informal Enquiries:

Contact Illeanna Smith 02380 593522 or i.l.smith@soton.ac.uk

Closing Date: 09 Dec 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £27,865 to £30,986 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 14 months

You will be self-motivated, a strong communicator, a strong problem solver, flexible, able to work both individually and as part of a team, and able to manage time efficiently. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a university environment, working on the fabrication/development of devices within the project using our state-of-art cleanroom facilities. You will be able to develop your career within a university culture focused on people, collegiality, quality, internationalisation, and sustainability.

In the role of Nanofabrication Technician, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a number of tools housed within the world-class cleanroom facility. You will be able to learn from some of the best researchers in the field and will gain valuable, transferable skills within the field of photonics device fabrication. You will be provided with full training in addition to the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops to deepen your knowledge.

Closing Date: 07 Dec 2026

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £37,369 to £44,352 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years

Be a part of the University of Southampton, an institution in the top one per cent of world universities and one of the UK’s Russell group research-intensive universities. We have an international reputation for research, teaching and enterprise activities. You will work in the world leading Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and will have access to the world class facilities and dedicated researchers that this provides. The Telecommunications Systems Laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for experimentation in photonic systems and provides direct access to the UK’s National Dark Fibre Facility, a unique geographically distributed transmission facility dedicated to research, linking together four top British universities.

You will contribute to research projects that experimentally investigate communication systems using state-of-the-art optical technologies, including novel amplifiers, integrated photonic components, and hollow-core and multi-core optical fibres. Your research will explore the potential of these technologies in future communication systems. This will require an in-depth understanding of the physical characteristics of optical fibres and devices, and the ability to develop innovative ways to deploy them in network configurations. You will work closely with project partners and other researchers within the group and across the ORC.

To be successful, you must have a strong background in photonics and communications with extensive practical experience of working with optical fibres and systems. Ideally, you will also have experience in characterising optical fibres, photonic components, optical system modelling and/or the design and experimentation of high-speed optical communication systems.

You must also have proven skills in the critical evaluation and interpretation of data, reporting your findings succinctly and working as part of a collaborative research team. You must hold a PhD* or equivalent qualification related to fibre optics or photonics. Previous postdoctoral experience is favoured but not necessary.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this post, please contact Professor Periklis Petropoulos on pp@orc.soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/03/2028

The position is funded by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship “2D semiconductors for intelligent non-volatile memory devices” (2DMINDs). The post will be full-time for a period until 31/01/2029 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension for another 12 months. You will investigate two-dimensional semiconductors and ferroelectric materials to develop non-volatile memory that co-locates storage and processing for low-power AI hardware. Your research will combine materials characterisation, interface engineering and device fabrication at Southampton Nanofabrication Centre to develop foundry-compatible fabrication protocols alongside specialist electrical and optical characterisation facilities. Training and support will be provided to develop the skills required for your research.

The role is well suited to candidates who wish to develop their expertise in emerging memory devices and neuromorphic technologies within a supportive, interdisciplinary research environment. We welcome applicants with complementary experimental backgrounds; experience across all the areas listed below is not expected.

You should be a resourceful and passionate researcher who will plan and conduct experiments, develop measurement techniques and generate high-quality research data. You will contribute to the project’s scientific direction, prepare manuscripts, undertake short research visits to project partners (University of Cambridge, NPL), present findings at international conferences, write project reports and support the supervision of master’s and PhD students.

The role offers support for conference travel, collaboration, industry engagement and outreach. Extensive leadership training and transferable skills development will support your progression towards research independence and future leadership in ferroelectric neuromorphic devices.

Essential requirements

• A PhD, or near completion of a PhD, in materials science, physics, electronic engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in one or more of the following: fabrication and characterisation of devices based on 2D semiconductors, or ferroelectric materials.
• Strong experimental and analytical skills, with the ability to plan research, interpret results and solve technical problems.
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.

Desirable experience

• Ferroelectric transistors, tunnel junctions or diodes, or other non-volatile memory and neuromorphic devices.
• E-beam lithography, thin-film deposition or dry-transfer assembly of van der Waals heterostructures.
• Temperature-dependent electrical transport or pulsed electrical measurements.
• Optical spectroscopy, including Raman, photoluminescence or reflectance, or scanning probe microscopy, including AFM, PFM or KPFM.
• Contributing to academic publications, collaborative research or student supervision.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the field. ECS holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of its continued commitment to improving equality for women in science and engineering. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. We recognise that research careers follow different paths and welcome applications from candidates whose PhD completion or career progression has been affected by caring responsibilities, health conditions or other personal circumstances. International applicants are encouraged to apply. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Soumya Sarkar (soumya.sarkar@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 Dec 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £39,560 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term until 31/01/2029

This is a fantastic opportunity to join StaRs as we seek to achieve our ambition to provide a best-in-class student experience aligned to our University strategy.  We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a contributory pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance and a range of other benefits.

The successful applicant will be highly organised with excellent customer service skills, experience of supervising would be advantageous. They must be enthusiastic and adept at learning new skills. They will have the confidence to deliver fresh ideas to improve our service to colleagues and students. They will enjoy working at pace, with a deadline sensitive workload, and be comfortable with complexity and uncertainty. Proven problem-solving skills are highly desirable along with effective team working, communication and interpersonal skills.

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We 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 applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity. 

Interviews for this post will be held on Highfield Campus 

Please get in touch to arrange an informal and confidential discussion if you require any further information, contact Jake Botterell, Curriculum and Timetabling Team Leader J.Botterell@soton.ac.uk.

Apply by midnight on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.

Closing Date: 04 Dec 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £31,861 to £36,320 per annum
Full Time Permanent

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: 19 Nov 2026

Section: Community & Operational

Salary: £31,861 to £36,320 per annum
Full Time Permanent

About the project

The project combines patient-derived mammary organoids, high-resolution 3D/4D imaging, single-cell transcriptomics and AI-driven analysis and modelling to uncover mechanisms governing epithelial morphogenesis. At its core is a fundamental question: how do polarised cell divisions coordinate luminogenesis with cell fate and differentiation to build and maintain functional epithelial architecture? By addressing this question in physiologically relevant human models, the project aims to define how these mechanisms safeguard epithelial integrity and how their disruption leads to abnormal tissue organisation.

You will take a central role in the scientific development of this ambitious programme, including experimental design, data analysis and interpretation. You will use patient-derived human mammary organoids and gene loss-of-function approaches, together with high-resolution 3D/4D fluorescence imaging, fate mapping, advanced quantitative analysis, and single-cell RNA sequencing, to connect molecular and cellular mechanisms with cell fate and tissue architecture.

A major strength of the project is the integration of experimental and computational biology. Working with computational researchers, you will integrate multimodal imaging and transcriptomic data into AI-driven mechanistic and predictive models to determine how changes at the level of individual cells influence tissue-level organisation and function.

About you

You will have a PhD, or be close to completing one, in cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology or a related discipline.

You will have strong experimental experience across several relevant areas of cell and developmental biology, which may include organoid or mammalian cell culture, epithelial biology, high-resolution fluorescence microscopy and molecular biology. Experience in advanced automated or semi-automated quantitative image analysis would be particularly valuable. An understanding of computational or mathematical modelling would be advantageous, but is not essential.

You will be a creative and collaborative scientist with a proactive, analytical approach and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research. You should be able to plan and conduct rigorous experiments, interpret data, troubleshoot methods and communicate findings clearly.

Alongside leading the experimental research, you will contribute scientific ideas and interpretation, support collaborative projects, help develop grant proposals, prepare research for publication in international peer-reviewed journals, train colleagues in new methods and advise on scientific protocols. You will bring excellent interpersonal skills and work constructively with colleagues and collaborators across disciplines.

What we offer

You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary and supportive research environment bringing together expertise in mammary biology, organoids, advanced imaging, single-cell biology, AI and computational modelling. You will have access to state-of-the-art microscopy, flow-cytometry and high-performance computing facilities, multidisciplinary training and career-development opportunities.

The University of Southampton offers a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and additional University closure days. We support flexible working and a healthy work–life balance, alongside access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of staff discounts.

The post is offered on a three-year fixed-term basis.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Salah Elias at S.K.Elias@soton.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 09 Dec 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £39,560 to £41,885 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 36 months

An opportunity has arisen to join the University’s Student Systems Team on a 12 month fixed term contract, working with colleagues across the institution to shape the future of the University’s Student Record System.

The Student Systems Team provides an essential supporting role for colleagues across the institution, working closely with other professional services departments to ensure that our portfolio of student administration systems are functional and fit-for-purpose.  We also work closely with our IT department (iSolutions) to plan and deliver change projects associated with our systems portfolio.

About you

As a Business Change Manager, you will focus on the people side of changes to business processes, systems and technology.  As part of a programme team, you will assess the impact of change and develop change management plans to support business readiness.  Your project work will focus on changes to the Student Record System, which sits at the heart of many critical university capabilities and processes.

As a member of the Student Systems Team, you’ll report to the Head of Business Change and Project Support. Day to day, you will work with specialists such as project managers, business analysts and developers, as well as stakeholders and subject matter experts from across the University.  

You will be responsible for driving effective change management in projects, and as such will have the skills and abilities to collaboratively build communication, engagement and training plans that support business readiness for change.  You will have experience of analysing problems, working systematically to resolve issues and developing effective action plans.  You will be an exceptional team player who is adaptable, self-sufficient and can work independently.   

An understanding of change management tools, methodologies and approaches is desirable, but not essential.

What we can offer you  

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and we 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.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Rob Dunford, Head of Business Change and Project Support (R.A.Dunford@soton.ac.uk).

Application procedure  

You should submit your completed application form online at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk.   Interviews typically take place in person at our Highfield Campus in Southampton, and will comprise of a presentation followed by  a number of competency-based questions.  

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641
Full Time Fixed Term (12 Months)

Based in the School of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Southampton, you will work with researchers at Southampton, the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), and international collaborators in statistics, causal inference and ecological modelling.

You will play a leading role in developing and evaluating methods for causal inference and causal prediction in ecology. Using benchmark datasets produced through ecological simulations and large observational datasets assembled by project partners, you will investigate how sampling strategies and data characteristics affect the performance of alternative causal-inference and machine-learning workflows. You will identify which approaches perform best under different conditions and translate the findings into practical guidance. 

You will create reproducible, open-source software, analytical workflows, tutorials and guidance. With project partners, you will develop best-practice frameworks for analysing observational datasets and designing ecological studies and monitoring programmes. The role focuses on methodological development, study design and causal prediction, rather than ecological simulation modelling.

You should hold a PhD, or have equivalent professional experience, in a relevant quantitative discipline. We welcome applicants with strong causal-inference and quantitative expertise who want to apply these approaches to ecological questions. Ecological experience is desirable but not essential, provided you are willing to develop relevant ecological and spatial knowledge.

You should have:

Experience in applying causal inference methods, machine learning, geospatial or ecological analysis, or high-performance computing would be advantageous.

The School of Geography and Environmental Science is committed to fostering a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates belonging to groups under-represented within University academic posts, including, but not limited to, people from Black and minority ethnic groups and disabled people. We are a signatory to the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers and provide opportunities for career development and mentoring. The School offers family-friendly policies, flexi-time and flexible working. We are a Disability Confident employer and hold a Bronze Athena SWAN award.

For further information, contact Dr Becks Spake at r.spake@soton.ac.uk. 

The expected start date of this role is 1st February 2027.

In your application please include a covering letter that uses clear examples to show how your knowledge, experience and skills meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2.5 years

About You
You are committed to volunteer development and the student experience, and enjoy spending time out in the community to build strong, positive relationships with student volunteers. You’ll be comfortable juggling multiple projects and confident in managing and prioritising your own workload. You’ll also bring experience in planning and delivering events, and be confident taking responsibility for health and safety and compliance across student groups. This includes making sure processes are followed, actions are taken when needed, and any issues are escalated promptly and appropriately.

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 have:

• Salary of £28,303-£29,339 pro rata per annum
• Generous paid holiday - 24 days per year, plus 8 closure days (around Easter, August and Christmas) on top of 8 bank holidays pro rata per annum (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 An-Sofie (Societies and Campaigns Manager) via e-mail on a-s.van-rafelghem@soton.ac.uk. 

To know before applying:

This role is part-time at 28 hours per week, worked over a minimum of 4 working days. Our working hours are usually 9am-5pm, but the exact working pattern will be discussed and agreed on appointment.

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: 17 Nov 2026

Section: Students’ Union

Salary: £28,303 to £29,339 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Permanent

The post holder will conduct fire risk assessments across the University estate in line with the risk-based Fire Risk Assessment programme and liaise with stakeholders to support the completion of any associated remedial work as required.

The post holder will also provide specialist advice on all aspects of fire safety management, helping line managers implement the health and safety policies, practices, processes and procedures developed by Health & Safety within the Legal, Governance, Risk and Health & Safety directorate. 

We welcome applications from candidates with relevant experience in fire safety management, including fire risk assessment, regulatory compliance and the provision of competent advice. Candidates must hold a minimum Level 3 fire safety qualification, and should be willing to work towards a Level 4 qualification. They should also have a good working knowledge of current fire safety legislation and relevant guidance documents. 

Interviews are being held on our Highfield Campus on Thursday 3rd December 2026. If you would like to informally discuss the role please contact Fire Safety Manager Simon Mills: S.P.Mills@soton.ac.uk

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Closing Date: 24 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 per annum
Full Time Permanent

This project, which is funded by the National Institute for Health Research, is the first of its kind, has national reach and importance, and represents the collaboration of multiple stakeholders across the academic, clinical, charitable and policy sectors. 

After the sudden death of their child, families often do not have ready access to support and care, and professionals supporting families can be at risk for mental distress and lack support. This is the first study focusing on really understanding experiences, needs and outcomes for families; and will develop recommendations for robust bereavement support and care. The role will mainly involve qualitative and quantitative data analysis and writing for publication, and report writing for the funder. The project has tangible outcomes that the data analysis and publication is feeding into, including development of new national policy to deliver meaningful impact on the lives of families and actual change in the organisation and delivery of services. 

What we can offer you

The University of Southampton provides a world-class research environment, with REF 2021 demonstrating that 92% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent. We rank in the top 10% of UK universities and 4th in the Russell Group for research impact, with >97% of our research environment rated world-leading or internationally excellent. The School of Health Sciences ranks among the top three UK institutions for overall research quality.

The University of Southampton recognizes that research excellence emerges from diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. While we welcome all qualified applicants, we particularly encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic researchers, and disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer with bronze Athena SWAN recognition (University Silver Award status), we demonstrate sustained commitment to creating equitable opportunities across all career stages.

This role presents an exciting and challenging opportunity to drive influential research in a collaborative and supportive team environment. We embrace diversity and inclusion in our workplace and the research embodies that commitment. The role is ideal for someone with an interest in social justice and looking to make a real difference through rewarding research. It offers opportunities to use your qualitative and quantitative research skills, in a very complex topic, and to contribute to multiple publications. This role specifically looks for a researcher experienced in carrying out complex analyses and writing for publication. 

You will have a relevant research-related experience, and/or a PhD/MSc and a keen interest in the field of health and related areas of mental health and wellbeing. Excellent organisational and communication skills are also essential for this role.

The post will be at the level of Research Fellow. 

Informal enquiries are very welcome. Please contact Professor Anne-Sophie Darlington (A.Darlington@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Katherine Hunt (K.J.Hunt@soton.ac.uk) for further information.

Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £41,885 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term for 6 months(0.6FTE, 21 hours per week)

About the role

This engaging, interesting role is responsible for raising 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 alumni and supporters, you will get to see truly life-changing impact in action.
 
 You will learn new skills and experience in fundraising by working within the Fundraising team, where you will work with experienced colleagues who are keen to offer guidance. Our current priorities cover an innovative student support programme, a PhD programme, and a range of medical research projects, including the largest capital fundraising project in the University’s history. 

About you

• You will be a confident and enthusiastic fundraiser or have experience in helping bring about positive change through building strong relationships, motivated by seeing the impact of philanthropy and other work for the improvement of society.
• You will have demonstrable experience of working face to face with people, donors, or stakeholders, individually or as part of a team, and recognise the personal and creative approach required to engage with each person you work with to produce a positive outcome. You have a passion for delivering a high standard of customer, stakeholder, or donor experience.
• You will be an excellent writer who enjoys writing persuasive communications with excellent attention to detail to convince others into taking action. 
• You will have a desire to learn how to enable interesting opportunities to connect with, cultivate and steward your donors. You will be tenacious and creative in attracting new contacts.
• You will be resilient and proactive in achieving targets and improving processes to advance the University’s priorities.

About us

We have embarked on our first University-wide fundraising and engagement campaign. With the full support and investment of University leadership, we are excited to be growing our team.

We need people with intellectual curiosity and different ideas. Someone 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.

What can we offer you? 

Recognising that our staff are at the heart of what we do, we have a generous benefits package. Our hybrid working approach offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. 

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 would like to have an informal chat about this role, please email Louis Parsons, Development Manager, at L.J.Parsons@soton.ac.uk. Please contact us if you feel you don’t meet all the selection criteria and want to discuss the role – we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative

Salary: £31,861 to £34,630 Per Annum
Full Time Permanent

The School of Psychology at the University of Southampton is seeking to make a strategic appointment of a part time permanent 0.4 FTE post to support education and training, and more specifically systemic teaching and learning, within our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClin) programme. 

We welcome applications from AFT accredited systemic practitioners that will lead and support teaching assessment and learning across the systemic modules within the Clinical Psychology Doctoral training course and complement our basic and translational research, education and training into mental health: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/research/centres/centre-for-innovation-in-mental-health.page. 

You will be part of an innovative and dynamic clinical psychology team and contribute to postgraduate teaching and supervision, working within the education pathway. AFT accredited systemic practitioners with expertise in teaching clinical skills and the aspiration to support and develop future Clinical Psychologists will be joining a vibrant community of postgraduate clinical researchers and educators within the school. 

The Clinical Psychology Doctoral Programme at the University of Southampton are committed to the scientist-practitioner model, are firmly rooted in the core values of the NHS Constitution and have over 30 years' experience in clinical training in partnership with our local NHS Trusts and related organisations. 

Our School has expertise in developmental and applied psychopathology, psychological interventions across the lifespan and affective neuroscience (see https://www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/research/centres/centre-for-innovation-in-mental-health.page). The School of Psychology at Southampton is recognised for producing world-leading, high-impact research, supported by excellent research facilities. 

Our School is one of the largest providers of postgraduate research and clinical training in the UK, offering a range of MSc programmes (Clinical, Health, Psychology), research doctorates (PhD), Doctoral Programmes in Clinical Psychology (DClin) and Educational Psychology (DEdPsy), and training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). 

Psychology is an ambitious and successful School, ranked in the Global Top 100, as well as a friendly and positive place to work. You will join a highly collegiate and professional team who are keen to share expertise, provide mentorship, and support professional development. The School values diversity and equality. It recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance, including 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 School of Psychology holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award demonstrating our commitment to equal opportunities and gender balance in the workplace. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award. 

For further details about the post you are invited to contact Dr Tess Maguire (Programme Director – DClin; t.l.maguire@soton.ac.uk).

*An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

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Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £46,970 to £59,390 per annum
Part Time Permanent (14 hours a week)

The SUSTAIN programme grant (www.sustain-pg.org) will address this challenge using water, lithium and special polymer fabrics to build the batteries. Compared to traditional batteries that use toxic organic solvents and salts, the SUSTAIN batteries will operate using non-toxic lithium-conductive hydrated polymers that enable high deformability and stretchability.

Via collaborative work with leading textile designers, experts in printed electronics and wireless communications and sustainability analysts, the SUSTAIN program will build working demonstrations of textile electronics that can act as wearable doctors. 

This post is suitable for chemists or materials scientists with a PhD (awarded or imminent) in chemistry, materials science or a closely related discipline or equivalent qualification and experience.

Although the current funding for this vacancy is for 2 years, we expect to be able to extend the contract further, and there is flexibility about the start date.

For informal enquiries about the project, please contact Prof. Nuria Garcia-Araez (N.Garcia-Araez@soton.ac.uk).

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Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,369 to £45,641 Per annum
Full Time Fixed Term for 2 years