114 Higher Education jobs in the United Kingdom

Community Manager Higher education

This is a new and exclusive opportunity for a community manager to join my thriving higher education business as they grow their team

As the community manager, you will have a very key role to bring together an amazing community, a mix of current students, alumni, online members of the digital business, and others, to create a space where all the communities can interact together through a mix of online events and live in person sessions

Role details

• Title: community manager
• Role details: Permanent role, salary 30-40,000
• Location: full remote role with travel as required to live events
• Role requirements: experience in online events and live meetings

We are looking for community manager who has experience of growing a community on a platform. Ideally this could involves students, and alumni and online members, but the most important thing is that you love connecting people, being visual in your community, and talking to people every day

If you are the sort of person who loves to create conversations, and can get 10 people in a room chatting to each other, then this is a great role!

As well as your online work, you will also be taking a lead on live sessions so event management skills are key

Role requirements

• You will need to being experience in both online and live meetings
• Please also show evidence on your CV/ Cover letter of bringing different communities together

This role will be shortlisting next week, so for more information, please do send through a CV and this will be reviewed- good luck!

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We are at a defining moment in the evolution of educationu2014where the way we teach, learn, and prepare students for the future is undergoing a profound transformation. With the rapid advancement of AI and digital technologies, educators and institutions are reimagining learning environments to be more inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready. The Education Account Executive role places you at the heart of that change, empowering you to help shape how education equips the next generation for a world that will look radically different from today.



Microsoftu2019s Education Account Team focuses on empowering customers on their AI journey. This team is responsible for envisioning new possibilities for our customers, delivering solutions that result in targeted business outcomes and driving revenue growth for Microsoft.



Weu2019re looking for a Pathfinderu2014someone who is braver and bolder, with an entrepreneurial spirit, resourcefulness, and curiosity that drives innovation. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating speed and agility through decisive action and the ability to pivot quickly. They consistently put outcomes first, focusing on impact and execution. Resilience is key: we value individuals who never give up, push boundaries, and always find a way forward. Foundational to this mindset are a growth orientation, customer-centricity, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and alignment with One Microsoft values.



As an Education Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to drive AI transformation in partnership with your customer, to achieve both Microsoft and customer business outcomes.



Leveraging your large, multi-functional team across the breadth of the Microsoft solutions portfolio, engage at the most senior levels of your customer and bring industry-relevant solutions to help the customer adopt and embrace AI technologies. With a proven history of driving growth in market share, achieving sales targets, customer obsession, and partner collaboration, this role will give the opportunity to leverage your extensive customer network and sales experience to execute against your customeru2019s account plan.



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**Responsibilities**



Business Relationship Owner


Define and own the strategic vision for each account with your customer priority at the heart.
Engage with CxO-level Technology, Digital, and Business Decision Makers to drive transformation, digital skilling and technology adoption.
Lead with empathy, challenge conventional thinking, and align Microsoftu2019s value to customer priorities.



Sales Hunter & Challenger


Identify and develop new business opportunities for technology to improve customer challenges.
Apply challenger selling techniques to reframe customer thinking and drive urgency.
Leverage digital signals and insights to initiate and close high-impact engagements.



Team Orchestrator


Collaborate with internal resources and the partner ecosystems to deliver end-to-end customer value.
Simplify orchestration by aligning with a consistent model across solution areas.
Drive clarity and accountability across virtual teams.



Operational Excellence


Deliver consistent achievement of revenue and consumption targets.
Execute with agility across all business levers and segments, ensuring both quarterly and annual accountability.
Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene.



Learning Agility & Role Excellence


Embrace continuous learning through structured skilling plans
Participate in peer-to-peer learning and community calls to share best practices and scale customer excellence.



**Qualifications**



**Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs)**


Experience working in a the education industry, driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).
Very good understanding of the Education market in the UK, specifically across Universities and Higher Education more broadly
Direct Sales experience preferred in the Public Sector and/or a similarly regulated sector



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

We are at a defining moment in the evolution of educationu2014where the way we teach, learn, and prepare students for the future is undergoing a profound transformation. With the rapid advancement of AI and digital technologies, educators and institutions are reimagining learning environments to be more inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready. The Education Account Executive role places you at the heart of that change, empowering you to help shape how education equips the next generation for a world that will look radically different from today.



Microsoftu2019s Education Account Team focuses on empowering customers on their AI journey. This team is responsible for envisioning new possibilities for our customers, delivering solutions that result in targeted business outcomes and driving revenue growth for Microsoft.



Weu2019re looking for a Pathfinderu2014someone who is braver and bolder, with an entrepreneurial spirit, resourcefulness, and curiosity that drives innovation. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating speed and agility through decisive action and the ability to pivot quickly. They consistently put outcomes first, focusing on impact and execution. Resilience is key: we value individuals who never give up, push boundaries, and always find a way forward. Foundational to this mindset are a growth orientation, customer-centricity, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and alignment with One Microsoft values.



As an Education Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to drive AI transformation in partnership with your customer, to achieve both Microsoft and customer business outcomes.



Leveraging your large, multi-functional team across the breadth of the Microsoft solutions portfolio, engage at the most senior levels of your customer and bring industry-relevant solutions to help the customer adopt and embrace AI technologies. With a proven history of driving growth in market share, achieving sales targets, customer obsession, and partner collaboration, this role will give the opportunity to leverage your extensive customer network and sales experience to execute against your customeru2019s account plan.



u200b



**Responsibilities**



Business Relationship Owner


Define and own the strategic vision for each account with your customer priority at the heart.
Engage with CxO-level Technology, Digital, and Business Decision Makers to drive transformation, digital skilling and technology adoption.
Lead with empathy, challenge conventional thinking, and align Microsoftu2019s value to customer priorities.



Sales Hunter & Challenger


Identify and develop new business opportunities for technology to improve customer challenges.
Apply challenger selling techniques to reframe customer thinking and drive urgency.
Leverage digital signals and insights to initiate and close high-impact engagements.



Team Orchestrator


Collaborate with internal resources and the partner ecosystems to deliver end-to-end customer value.
Simplify orchestration by aligning with a consistent model across solution areas.
Drive clarity and accountability across virtual teams.



Operational Excellence


Deliver consistent achievement of revenue and consumption targets.
Execute with agility across all business levers and segments, ensuring both quarterly and annual accountability.
Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene.



Learning Agility & Role Excellence


Embrace continuous learning through structured skilling plans
Participate in peer-to-peer learning and community calls to share best practices and scale customer excellence.



**Qualifications**



**Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs)**


Experience working in a the education industry, driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).
Very good understanding of the Education market in the UK, specifically across Universities and Higher Education more broadly
Direct Sales experience preferred in the Public Sector and/or a similarly regulated sector



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

We are at a defining moment in the evolution of education-where the way we teach, learn, and prepare students for the future is undergoing a profound transformation. With the rapid advancement of AI and digital technologies, educators and institutions are reimagining learning environments to be more inclusive, adaptive, and future-ready. The Education Account Executive role places you at the heart of that change, empowering you to help shape how education equips the next generation for a world that will look radically different from today.
Microsoft's Education Account Team focuses on empowering customers on their AI journey. This team is responsible for envisioning new possibilities for our customers, delivering solutions that result in targeted business outcomes and driving revenue growth for Microsoft.
We're looking for a Pathfinder-someone who is braver and bolder, with an entrepreneurial spirit, resourcefulness, and curiosity that drives innovation. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrating speed and agility through decisive action and the ability to pivot quickly. They consistently put outcomes first, focusing on impact and execution. Resilience is key: we value individuals who never give up, push boundaries, and always find a way forward. Foundational to this mindset are a growth orientation, customer-centricity, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and alignment with One Microsoft values.
As an Education Account Executive, you will have the opportunity to drive AI transformation in partnership with your customer, to achieve both Microsoft and customer business outcomes.
Leveraging your large, multi-functional team across the breadth of the Microsoft solutions portfolio, engage at the most senior levels of your customer and bring industry-relevant solutions to help the customer adopt and embrace AI technologies. With a proven history of driving growth in market share, achieving sales targets, customer obsession, and partner collaboration, this role will give the opportunity to leverage your extensive customer network and sales experience to execute against your customer's account plan.

**Responsibilities**
Business Relationship Owner
+ Define and own the strategic vision for each account with your customer priority at the heart.
+ Engage with CxO-level Technology, Digital, and Business Decision Makers to drive transformation, digital skilling and technology adoption.
+ Lead with empathy, challenge conventional thinking, and align Microsoft's value to customer priorities.
Sales Hunter & Challenger
+ Identify and develop new business opportunities for technology to improve customer challenges.
+ Apply challenger selling techniques to reframe customer thinking and drive urgency.
+ Leverage digital signals and insights to initiate and close high-impact engagements.
Team Orchestrator
+ Collaborate with internal resources and the partner ecosystems to deliver end-to-end customer value.
+ Simplify orchestration by aligning with a consistent model across solution areas.
+ Drive clarity and accountability across virtual teams.
Operational Excellence
+ Deliver consistent achievement of revenue and consumption targets.
+ Execute with agility across all business levers and segments, ensuring both quarterly and annual accountability.
+ Maintain accurate forecasting and pipeline hygiene.
Learning Agility & Role Excellence
+ Embrace continuous learning through structured skilling plans
+ Participate in peer-to-peer learning and community calls to share best practices and scale customer excellence.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications (RQs/MQs)**
+ Experience working in a the education industry, driving digital transformation, or other relevant work experience (e.g., consulting, technology).
+ Very good understanding of the Education market in the UK, specifically across Universities and Higher Education more broadly
+ Direct Sales experience preferred in the Public Sector and/or a similarly regulated sector
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Our client, a prestigious university in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK , is seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Higher Education Lecturer to join their esteemed academic faculty. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful teaching both on-campus and remotely, contributing to the development of future professionals in their field. You will be responsible for curriculum development, delivering engaging lectures and seminars, supervising student research projects, and contributing to the academic life of the department. Key responsibilities include designing and updating course materials, assessing student work, providing academic guidance and support, fostering a stimulating learning environment, collaborating with colleagues on research initiatives, and potentially contributing to administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree or PhD in a relevant academic discipline, possess a strong track record of teaching experience at the higher education level, and demonstrate excellent pedagogical skills. Experience with online learning platforms and blended learning methodologies is highly desirable. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging with students and colleagues. A passion for their subject matter and a commitment to student success are paramount. This is a rewarding opportunity to shape young minds and contribute to academic excellence within a supportive university setting.

Our client, a leading educational institution, is seeking a distinguished Senior Lecturer to join their esteemed faculty in Glasgow, Scotland, UK . This academic role will involve delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, conducting impactful research, and contributing to the academic leadership of the department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, a proven track record of pedagogical excellence, and a significant research profile within their field. You will be expected to inspire students, mentor junior academics, and actively participate in curriculum development and departmental administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and informative lectures, seminars, and tutorials across relevant degree programmes.
• Develop and update course materials, syllabi, and assessment strategies to reflect current best practices and research.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research, leading to high-quality publications in reputable journals and conferences.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student research projects and dissertations.
• Contribute to the strategic development and enhancement of the academic programmes within the department.
• Undertake administrative duties, including committee work, programme leadership, and student support.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior teaching staff and postgraduate students.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings and contribute to the academic community.
• Seek external funding opportunities to support research activities.
• Represent the institution at academic conferences and events.
• Foster strong relationships with industry partners and professional bodies.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline.
• A distinguished record of teaching and student supervision at university level.
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals and a developing research agenda.
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and contribute to a positive academic environment.
• Commitment to the principles of academic freedom and integrity.
• Relevant professional qualifications or memberships may be an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished academic to advance their career in higher education within a vibrant academic community in Glasgow . We offer a supportive research environment and competitive compensation.

Our client, a leading university in **Glasgow, Scotland, UK**, is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Principal Lecturer to join their esteemed Faculty of Education and Social Sciences. This senior academic role involves leading and contributing to teaching, research, and curriculum development within a specific area of the education discipline. You will be expected to inspire and mentor junior faculty members, contribute to the strategic direction of the department, and foster a vibrant research environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic record, significant experience in teaching at the higher education level, and a proven track record of impactful research and publications. Key responsibilities include designing and delivering high-quality lectures and seminars, supervising postgraduate research, securing research funding, and contributing to the administrative and leadership functions of the faculty. You will play a key role in curriculum innovation, ensuring that courses remain relevant and meet the evolving needs of students and the profession. A commitment to fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment is essential. This is a demanding but rewarding position for an accomplished academic leader passionate about shaping the future of education and contributing to academic excellence.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Education or a closely related field.
• Substantial experience (8+ years) in teaching and research at the university level.
• Proven track record of significant research output and publications in reputable journals.
• Experience in curriculum development and academic leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise postgraduate students effectively.
• Experience in securing research grants or external funding.
• Excellent lecturing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of current trends and issues in education.

Our client, a prestigious higher education provider, is seeking an innovative and experienced Curriculum Developer to join their remote team. This role is instrumental in designing, developing, and refining high-quality academic programs and course materials. You will be responsible for aligning curriculum with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in pedagogy. Key duties include conducting needs analyses, researching emerging trends in relevant fields, and collaborating with faculty subject matter experts to create engaging and effective learning experiences. This involves developing course outlines, learning objectives, instructional content, assessments, and evaluation strategies. You will also play a role in the quality assurance of existing curricula, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in instructional design, curriculum development, and adult learning theories, preferably within a higher education or professional development context. Excellent research, writing, and editing skills are essential. Proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and various digital content creation tools is required. Strong project management and communication skills are necessary to effectively manage multiple development projects and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across different geographical locations. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the educational landscape and contribute to student success through thoughtfully designed and impactful curricula, all within a fully remote working environment. The role is associated with our **Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK** operations, but is fully remote.

Our client, a respected online university dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality education, is seeking an experienced and passionate Higher Education Lecturer to join their remote faculty. This is a fully remote, full-time position where you will be responsible for delivering engaging and informative course content, facilitating student learning, and contributing to the academic enrichment of the institution. You will lecture on undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses within your area of expertise, design curriculum materials, develop assessments, and provide constructive feedback to students. The ideal candidate will possess a strong academic background, typically a Master's or PhD in a relevant field, coupled with proven experience in teaching or lecturing at the tertiary level. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering a positive and effective learning environment online. You should be proficient in using virtual learning platforms and digital educational tools to deliver dynamic and interactive online classes. We are looking for an individual who is committed to student success, capable of inspiring and motivating learners from diverse backgrounds, and adept at managing workload effectively in a remote setting. Research and scholarly activity in your field are also highly valued. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK while making a significant impact on the lives and careers of students pursuing higher education. If you are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and excel at online pedagogy, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality lectures and instructional content in assigned courses via online platforms.
• Develop and update course syllabi, learning materials, and assessments.
• Facilitate student engagement through discussions, virtual labs, and interactive activities.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback on student assignments and performance.
• Mentor and advise students, supporting their academic and professional development.
• Maintain accurate student records and track progress.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program review processes.
• Engage in scholarly activity, research, and professional development within your discipline.
• Uphold the academic standards and values of the university.
• Collaborate with colleagues and administrative staff to ensure smooth course delivery.

Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in a relevant academic discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or lecturing at the university or college level.
• Strong knowledge of subject matter within your specialization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in online learning technologies and virtual classroom environments (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Zoom).
• Ability to design engaging online learning experiences.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive pedagogy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a remote role.
• Research and publication record is advantageous.

This remote teaching position offers a rewarding career path for educators passionate about online learning.