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Anglia Ruskin University seeks a dynamic leader to head the Estates & Commercial Services division, including ARU Catering, ARU Venues, Residential Services and Sport. You will deputise for the Estates & Commercial Services Director and be responsible for overall team leadership, service quality, student experience, and financial control.

We value breadth of experience in university and wider commercial sectors.

About the Role

Leading the Commercial Services division within the Estates & Commercial Services department including ARU Catering, ARU Venues, Residential Services and Sport, with overall responsibility for effective team leadership, quality service delivery, the student experience, commercial growth and financial control. Will be required to deputise for the Estates & Commercial Services Director, as and when required.

Ideally with extensive experience within the University commercial sector, with wider commercial sector experience too, in a wide variety of commercial services areas. The role requires an effective leader, good at bringing teams together, with a vision for growth, across the service lines. Must be an experienced communicator, able to work at all levels, qualified in a relevant degree, ideally with a history of ongoing personal development, and able to be resilient in a fast moving commercial environment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.

Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.

About ARU

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

The School of Architecture sits within the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, which delivers successful undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team delivering excellence in architectural education. We are already delivering a successful BA(Hons) Architecture programme and have recently added a new MArch programme. We are seeking to recruit an experienced lecturer/senior lecturer with expertise in design studio teaching who can teach across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and assist with course leadership.

You will be an ARB/RIBA-qualified registered architect and an experienced lecturer and design studio tutor with a proven record in curriculum design and the development of innovative teaching materials.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Maria Vogiatzaki, Head of the School of Architecture and Planning

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI's Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note:

• Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
• Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Anglia Ruskin University seeks an experienced legal academic or practitioner to lead experiential legal education across Cambridge and Chelmsford, embedding real-world learning in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will work with academic colleagues and external partners to strengthen employability, civic engagement and the Law School's profile.

You will bring vision, credibility with partners, and the ability to drive complex initiatives in a collaborative environment, with a

Anglia Ruskin University is offering a joint Academic and Clinical appointment combining leadership in research with hands-on clinical practice in Community Mental Health Services. The post is designed for an experienced professional who can bridge theory, research, and patient care.

You will spend two days per week in an academic role within ARU and three days per week in a clinical role, delivering teaching, supervising students, and leading the new Primary Care Research Centre while pursuing

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

The School of Architecture and Planning sits within the School of Engineering and the Built Environment which delivers successful undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses. This is an exciting time to join the School of Architecture and Planning, as we are already delivering an established, successful MSc Town Planning programme (RTPI accredited) and proposing to add further Strategic, Environmental and Digital Planning specialisms. We are seeking to strengthen the existing team by recruiting an experienced Planner to teach across postgraduate levels whilst improving the School's ties with industrial partners.

Join our dynamic team at School of Architecture and Planning, as a Senior Lecturer for our esteemed MSc in Town Planning programme. We are seeking a passionate educator to lead our students in exploring various subjects such as use of graphic & spatial analysis tools, planning law and policy, planning practice, strategic planning, housing and/or transport and will have a passion for exploring the intersection of research and practice in planning.

You will be an RTPI Chartered Planner and an experienced lecturer with a proven record of curriculum design and developing innovative teaching material.

If you are enthusiastic about shaping the future of Planning education through strategic approaches, we encourage you to apply. Join us in empowering the next generation of planners to innovate and create impactful spatial strategies that shape our built environment.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Maria Vogiatzaki, Head of School of Architecture at

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI's Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note:

• Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa.
• Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Anglia Ruskin University is seeking a Primary Care Research Director in Chelmsford to lead a joint Academic and Clinical appointment. The role blends two days in academia with three days in clinical practice within Community Mental Health Services, bridging research and patient care.

You will foster a robust research profile, secure external funding, and supervise postgraduate work while contributing to teaching and curriculum development.

About the Role

The UK Schools and Colleges Engagement team, based in the corporate marketing directorate, is recruiting for a Schools & Colleges Engagement Officer (HE Recruitment) on a fixed-term basis to help deliver our Student Recruitment strategy.

• Deliver high‑level, high‑quality customer service to stakeholders and partners.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver a variety of student recruitment events, including taster days, workshops, talks and presentations, to target audiences across our campuses and the East of England.
• Develop, implement and maintain high‑quality working relationships between ARU and focus Sixth Forms and Colleges, organising logistics of on‑ and off‑campus visits.
• Collect, handle and utilise data to demonstrate impact and reasoning, track against budgets, and build a strong network of colleagues within ARU and externally.
• Represent ARU in a professional manner, demonstrating excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Maintain a designated geographical area: Essex and North/East London – 37 hours per week, 18‑month fixed‑term contract, based at our Chelmsford campus.

• Degree‑level qualification or part‑qualified in a relevant professional field, or equivalent experience.

• Highly organised, with experience working in a fast‑paced environment.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

We offer generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, a travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to enhanced level children’s and adults’ barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and are required to disclose any prior disciplinary action or investigation related to sexual misconduct or abuse. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Informal enquiries can be made to Alastair Harman, Schools and Colleges Engagement Manager, at

Anglia Ruskin University is seeking a Schools & Colleges Engagement Officer (HE Recruitment) on a fixed‑term basis to support our Student Recruitment strategy. The role covers Essex and North/East London, based at the Chelmsford campus, with 37 hours per week for 18 months.

You will plan and deliver events, build strong relationships with Sixth Forms and Colleges, and provide high‑quality service to stakeholders. Strong organisation and communication skills are essential.