Location: York

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum  

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

The post holders will sit within the School of Health Sciences, which hosts a number of well-established Nursing and Allied Health pre-registration programmes both at undergraduate and accelerated Masters levels. 

The School is committed to growing our healthcare related provision and Midwifery is one of a number of new programme areas recently developed to enhance the portfolio further.

Our excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring midwife to join us and be responsible for facilitating teaching, learning, and assessment across the midwifery program.

The ability to supervise dissertations at BSc level is also expected. The successful candidate will be expected either to be research active in their subject specialism or have an interest in becoming research active as part of their development.

Required Skills and Experience

You must be registered with the NMC as a midwife, with up-to-date professional registration and have evidence of current professional development activity.

You must hold a Masters degree (or be prepared to undertake one), and have current expertise in contemporary midwifery practice, policy and professional standards as well as the theories and concepts that underpin midwifery practice and education. 

Clinical experience and qualifications in Midwifery research, Suturing and Addition care/complexities in the newborn, woman/birthing person are desirable. 

Additional Information

Please contact Rebecca Beggan for informal candidate queries r.beggan@yorksj.ac.uk

The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 10 teaching session. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £48,822 per annum

Location: York 

Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum (£14,436 to £15,151 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the recent addition of our new London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. 

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team is responsible for religious provision and pastoral care for all staff and students. We provide spaces and opportunities for reflection, listening, confidential support, prayer, worship, meditation, socialising and spiritual exploration. In doing this we work closely with teams across the university, from Student Life to academic schools.

The role

This Chaplaincy Administrator role, reporting to the Chaplain, assists the Chaplains and ensures the smooth running of the Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Office. This will include, but is not limited to, looking after the Chaplaincy budget on a weekly basis; keeping up to date with risk assessments and health and safety requirements; liaising over Chapel bookings and providing support with events. The post holder will also manage the Chaplaincy’s social media accounts and liaise with the Design team regarding publicity for Chaplaincy events.

Required skills and experience

The successful candidate will have an organised nature which allows for successful time-management and the ability to prioritise tasks. They will demonstrate the ability to build constructive relationships with staff and students, offering sensitivity and warmth to everyone visiting or using the Chaplaincy, regardless of their background, culture or faith. Awareness of major Christian festivals and customs would be an advantage but is not essential. This role will require the successful candidate to obtain a DBS check.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Revd Jane Speck at j.speck@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876 606. 

Please visit our Social Media profiles to learn more about our contribution – @ysjchaplaincy

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however, we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)

Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum pro rata

• A maternity cover position which is full-time (37 hours a week) and offered on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis of a maximum of 12 months. 
• A substantive position which is part-time.  It is envisaged this will be a term time only position (32 weeks a year) and be 25 hours per week.  Exact working patterns will be formalised with the successful candidate.  

Location: York 

Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum (£13,058 to £13,705 pro rata) 

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Placements Team are part of the wider Student Success and Learning Services Directorate, providing centralised support for professional placements, working closely with the Schools of Health and Education.

It is an exciting and challenging time for the Team as professional placements across the University are increasing both in terms of student numbers and the programmes being supported. This expansion offers a great opportunity not only to increase the size of the team but to also develop relationships and ways of working in new areas.

The Role

Helping to develop the next generation of Health & Education professionals, the role will support students undertaking professional placements as part of their course.

As part of the team the postholder will be required to perform a number of tasks and these include:

• liaising with a wide variety of partners to develop and maintain relationships and to generate placement opportunities
• working closely with academic colleagues on the delivery of placement opportunities
• allocate students to placements exercising appropriate judgement and decision making
• arranging logistics and communicating with students to ensure the smooth running of the placements
• collating and generating a wide range of data for a variety of purposes.

As part of the team the postholder will have opportunities for:

• improving existing systems and processes
• working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• developing a working knowledge of specialist software.

These lists are not exhaustive but are indicative of the type of work required/opportunities available. Further details are provided in the job description.

The Placements Team work under the University's agile working scheme allowing flexibility around working patterns and locations.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate must be willing and able to create relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Adaptability and problem solving are crucial to the role. The postholder must be computer literate in common Microsoft programmes and be able to develop competency in new technologies.

Further Information

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the assessment process will include an interview and task.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Simon Ganderton, Placement Team Manager, s.ganderton@yorksj.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)

Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum pro rata

Location: York 

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Casework Team are here to help students when things are not going right, whether that's related to their University experience or because of another member of our University community. Depending on the nature of the concern there will be different options and support available.

The role

This managerial role, reporting into Head of Governance and Compliance, will lead the management of student casework, providing expert advice on academic appeals, complaints, disciplinary matters, academic misconduct and related regulatory issues. The role plays a key role in ensuring fair, timely and compliant case management, while contributing to the ongoing development of university policies, procedures and governance.

The postholder will work closely with colleagues across the University, the Students’ Union and external bodies, lead a small team of two investigators, two administrators and a graduate intern, support University committees, and help drive continuous improvement in student casework processes.

Required skills and experience

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of regulatory frameworks, outstanding judgement, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

Additional information

If you’re passionate about good governance, delivering high-quality student casework, and making a positive impact within higher education, we’d love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries please contact the University Secretary and Registrar, Kathryn Kendon at k.kendon@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met. For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Professional Support (including Research vacancies)

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 per annum

Location: York

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum 

Introduction to YSJ University  

York St John University is a dynamic and ambitious institution at the heart of historic York, known for its commitment to widening participation, academic excellence, and community impact. We are one of the fastest-growing universities in the UK, with a strategy that places inspirational learning and applied research at the centre of everything we do. Our students benefit from a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, professional development, and meaningful engagement with real-world challenges.

The School

Law is a vibrant and rapidly developing part of York Business School. Our Law provision includes a growing LLB programme, launched in 2018, alongside several postgraduate programmes which continue to expand our academic portfolio and research culture. Across all our provision, we emphasise personal and skills development, employability, and placing law in context to strengthen analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. We are committed to high-quality, research-informed teaching and to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students are known as individuals and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join us as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Law. You will contribute to delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, supporting students in both the academic and applied dimensions of legal study, and helping to enhance the overall student experience through engaging and inclusive teaching.

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate must be able to contribute to across our undergraduate and postgraduate provisions. The candidate should have a PhD degree in Law and a demonstrable teaching and research experience commensurate with lecturer or senior lecturer level, along with a strong commitment to supporting student learning, employability, and professional development. For lecturer post, the candidate should ideally have teaching accreditation from the Higher Education Academy at Fellow or Associate Fellow level or be working towards this. For Senior Lecturer level you will need substantial teaching experience and be a Fellow of Higher Education Academy.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi at e.gheyohndzi@yorksj.ac.uk
 

For the Senior Lecturer role - it is eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, provided the relevant UKVI requirements are met.
For more details about the Skilled Worker visa route, please visit the official UK government website: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

For the Lecturer role - Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum

Salary: £28,778 to £30,378 per annum

Location: York

Introduction to YSJ

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The maintenance team are responsible for carrying out reactive, cyclical and planned projects on university teaching and accommodation buildings around the city. A team of 24 of the core construction trades work closely with Estates to keep the University teaching areas up to standard along with the daily reactive works reported by staff and students.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance manager you will be required to carry out a variety of general Joinery tasks on our estate, including 1^st and 2^nd fix refurbishment, repairs and alterations to existing joinery, lock installation and repairs, manufacture of bespoke joinery products such as doors, windows, mouldings etc and some general building tasks. As part of a multi skilled team you may also be required to work across trades from time to time to assist other members of the team. The work will be across student accommodation and university teaching spaces. Prioritizing your work daily that is issued through the Archibus system you will have autonomy to gather quotes for materials which Estate’s admin will order or order yourself direct from University suppliers.

Required skills and experience 

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and will have served a recognized apprenticeship, be able to demonstrate good all-round competence and experience of working safely on a wide range of building types, be physically fit, able to work at height and be able to undertake all relevant tasks safely

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Steve Precious on 07852527906

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Closing Date: 12 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)

Salary: £28,778 to £30,378 per annum

Location: York

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum 

Introduction to YSJ university

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The maintenance team are responsible for carrying out reactive, cyclical and planned projects on University teaching and accommodation buildings around the city. A team of 24 of the core construction trades work closely with Estates to keep the University teaching areas up to standard along with the daily reactive works reported by staff and students.

The Role

Reporting to the Maintenance manager, you will be required to carry out installation and testing, servicing and fault finding, controls checks, preventive maintenance work and occasional projects. As part of a multi-skilled team you may also be required to work across trades from time to time to assist other members of the team. The work will be across student accommodation and university teaching spaces. Prioritizing your work daily that is issued through the Archibus system you will autonomy to gather quotes for materials which Estates admin will order or order direct from University suppliers.

Required skills and experience 

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and will have served a recognised apprenticeship, hold core domestic gas certification, heating and water appliances as a minimum and be able to demonstrate good all-round competence and experience of working on a wide range of plumbing and mechanical installations in a variety of building types. 

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Steve Precious on 07852527906

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview

Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum