Salary: £26,707 to £28,031 per annum (£16,024 to £16,818 pro rata)

Part time, Fixed Term.

Introduction to York St John 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 Health & Safety team sits within the Governance & Compliance directorate, and are responsible for creating a health and safety culture and ethos across the University. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting risks assessments, investigating accidents, carrying out audits and checks, developing policies and codes of practice, advising on best practice and compliance, and delivering training. 

The Role 

This is a part time opportunity offering 22.2 hours per week. It is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 

This is an exciting new role that will support the Health & Safety Adviser and Deputy Health & Safety Adviser in organising, monitoring and recording health and safety compliance across York St John University. The post holder will play a key role in maintaining records, facilitating meetings, arranging externally-led training courses and administrating the e-learning training portal, updating the University's health and safety website and intranet pages, and carry-out low-level health and safety checks.  

Required Skills and Experience 

The successful candidate will have administration experience, including arranging and supporting meetings, recording data, and communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.   

Additional Information 

For informal enquiries, please contact Matt Bellew at gov.complaince@yorksj.ac.uk . 

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a test. 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: 25 May 2026

Programme/Section: Professional Support (including Research vacancies)

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

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 role sits within the Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Team which consists of a team of 13 staff and circa 150 Student Ambassadors.

The Role

The Widening Participation Officers plays a significant role in supporting underrepresented groups within higher education.  They organise and deliver key interventions, using research and data.  They play a significant role in helping the University meet its Access and Participation Plan objectives.  Excellent project managers, they coordinate a variety of internal stakeholders and often work collaboratively with external stakeholders such as charities and other universities.  They also organise school and college visits and attend external recruitment events such as UCAS and UKUS fairs and events at schools and colleges.

Required Skills and Experience

The role requires a significant amount of project work and the postholder must be a strong project manager who is able to develop positive relationships with internal stakeholders.  They must be able to work with data and conduct research in order to devise, deliver and evaluate interventions to support underrepresented groups within higher education.  The postholder will be a strong presenter and communicator and possess the ability to connect with, and provide high-quality Information Advice and Guidance to people of different ages and from various backgrounds.  The role requires working unsociable hours, including some weekends, and occasional travel across the UK.

Additional Information

For informal queries about the role, please contact Grant Saker, Head of Student Recruitment & Widening Participation on g.saker1@yorksj.ac.uk or 07538904133.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. 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: 21 May 2026

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

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum

Salary: £31,236- £33,951 per annum

Full time, Permanent.

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 role sits within the Student Recruitment & Widening Participation Team which consists of a team of 13 staff and circa 150 Student Ambassadors.

The Role

The Student Recruitment Team plays a significant role in the recruitment of students to the University.  They organise and deliver key internal events such as Open Days and Decision Days, which require coordinating staff members from across the University.  They also organise school and college visits and attend external recruitment events such as UCAS and UKUS fairs and events at schools and colleges.

Required Skills and Experience

The role requires a significant amount of project work and the postholder must be able to develop positive relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver a “whole-university” approach to student recruitment.  They will work with data and contribute to the devising of strategies for student recruitment.  They will also manage a portfolio of external schools and colleges with a focus on developing relationships and increasing applications. The postholder will be a strong presenter and communicator and possess the ability to connect with, and provide high-quality Information Advice and Guidance to, young people.  The role requires working unsociable hours, including some weekends, and travelling across the UK.

Additional information

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. 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.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Grant Saker, Head of Student Recruitment & Widening Participation on g.saker1@yorksj.ac.uk or 07538904133.

Closing Date: 20 May 2026

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

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum

Full Time, permanent

Introduction to York St John 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 UK 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. As the University for Social Impact, we are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Language and Linguistics is clustered within the School of Education, Language and Psychology, an ambitious and vibrant academic unit.  The school has an has an established Research Centre for Language and Social Justice. The successful applicant for this post will be encouraged to think about ways in which they (and their students) can contribute towards the development of the Centre. Engaging the public in the study of linguistics and TESOL will be an important part of the Centre's work, and ideas about how this might be achieved, both internationally and locally, are welcome.

The role

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics.  The successful candidate will join a team of seventeen Languages and Linguistics academics based within the School of Education, Language and Psychology. We offer BA and MA programmes in British Sign Language, Deaf Studies, English Language and Linguistics, Intercultural Communication, Japanese, Korean, Language and Social Justice, and TESOL.  We are looking for someone who can lead our TESOL provision, and as part of that take on the programme leadership role for our flagship English Language and Linguistics, and English Language, Linguistics and TESOL programmes.  

Key requirements

The successful candidate will have expertise in teaching areas of both TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Undergraduate level and ideally at Masters level. 

It is essential that candidates hold a doctoral level qualification, and are actively engaged in research. Your area of research expertise will include TESOL, and you will be actively engaged in research networks in the TESOL field.

Research interests in Applied Linguistics and social justice issues would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be supported in developing a solid research profile. 

During term-time and in assessment periods, the majority of your work will involve teaching in a variety of settings, including small group tutorials/seminars and lectures; assessment; and the provision of pastoral and academic support to students. The successful candidate will also be supported in building on their solid research profile. You are likely to have the opportunity to teach in the areas in which you research, and to involve your students in your research through the York St John 'Students-as-Researchers' scheme.

Required skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have experience of programme/course leadership, ideally in the TESOL field, with experience of externally accredited TESOL programmes and experience of setting up and/or contributing to community language learning initiatives. Holding a CELTA or DELTA qualification would be an advantage.  

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Dr. Leesa Clarke, Associate Head of School: Language by email: l.clarke@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and a 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: 20 May 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum

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

You will join the Specialist Technical team, providing dedicated support to students studying on the Art and Design suite of programmes, Fine Art, Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Product Design, Animation and Games Design.   

The role

This is an exciting time to join the team as we open our newly refurbished and extended Design Centre at York St John. 

You will be required to work closely with students, technical specialists and the academic team. You will be responsible for the constant overview and maintaining of the specialist environments and equipment within the facility. You will also be expected to oversee key aspects of supported open learning and in lesson support, engaging with students to help facilitate and inspire their learning. You will deliver technical demonstrations, workshops and one to one guidance for students using your knowledge and experience in print making. 

Required skills and experience

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and has the following key skills: 

• Experience and knowledge of a range of print making processes including screen-print, lino, dry point etching, copper plate etching, letterpress, mono-print, cyanotype and collagraphy
• Experience in delivering high quality, engaging and creative workshops/demonstrations 

Additional information 

For informal enquiries please contact Jonny Woolsey j.woolsey@ yorksj.ac.uk.

Interviews may take place remotely via Microsoft Teams. Further guidance will be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. 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: 20 May 2026

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

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966

Full time, permanent.

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 LLB programme, launched in 2018, has grown quickly in size and reputation, and in 2020 we established the York St John Law Clinic, offering students hands-on experience in giving legal advice and assistance under the supervision of experienced staff. The Law Clinic forms an integral part of our teaching, allowing students to apply legal principles to real-life cases, develop practical skills, and gain confidence in professional practice. Across all our programmes, we emphasise personal and skills development, employability, and placing law in context to strengthen analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced candidate to join us as a Senior Lecturer in Law. This role is ideal for a candidate with academic skills and substantial experience supervising students in a legal advice setting, particularly within a university law clinic environment. You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality teaching and mentoring our students in both academic and practical aspects of law as well as supporting less-experienced colleagues.

Required Skills and Experience 

The successful candidate must have significant experience supervising students within a university law clinic and expertise in two or more of the following areas of Law: mental health law, conveyancing, medical law, property law, or asylum and immigration. Additionally, we expect to see proven ability to deliver high-quality, student-focused teaching across a range of settings: lectures, small groups/ seminars, developing assessments and supporting students through pastoral and academic tutoring. Candidate should have Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or equivalent) and a strong commitment to supporting student learning, employability, and professional development are required. Experience in curriculum development and mentoring colleagues is desirable.

The ideal candidate would be a Solicitor or Barrister with practicing certificates, or have a relevant PhD alongside substantial student supervision in a Law Clinic.

We offer an opportunity to work in a supportive and innovative academic environment, supervise and shape the next generation of legal professionals, and join a collaborative team committed to excellence in teaching, student experience, and applied learning.

Additional Information

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

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

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

Closing Date: 13 May 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 per annum