Location: York 

Salary: £26,093 per annum (£5,641 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 sense of belonging.

The Team

The Communities Centre at York St John University provides accessible, high-quality mental health, wellbeing, and educational services to members of our communities. In addition, the Centre facilitates a range of knowledge exchange activities through a variety of student placement & volunteering opportunities, continuous professional development (CPD) and strategic partnerships. Our research focuses on addressing key societal challenges with the aim of driving meaningful, positive, and sustainable change within diverse communities. Based on the Communities Centre reception, the post holder will be a key member of the admin/reception team.

The Role

You will deliver and maintain professional administrative processes and excellent customer service that effectively assist Centre clients, staff and placement students. This role will create a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors within the Centre and you will maintain the highest standards of customer service to contribute towards a positive experience for those using our services. 

As part of this role you will be responsible for welcoming visitors to the Centre, taking payments and responding to enquiries professionally and courteously, in-person, over the telephone and by email. You will be expected to complete reception related administration bookings such as allocating room booking requests and provide administrative support to Centre staff such as the Co-ordinators and Centre Management team. 

Please note this is a flexible role and the shift pattern may vary on a week-by-week basis and will be dependent on the needs of the Centre. Evening work will be required. This role is fixed-term for one year and is part time working 8 hours per week. 

Required skills and experience

This role requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to be non-judgemental and share the values and ethos of the Centre. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Anne Tripp or Sally Purdy via ysjcc@yorksj.ac.uk

Please visit our website and Social Media profiles to learn more about our contribution:

www.yorksj.ac.uk/working-with-the-community/communities-centre/

uk.linkedin.com/company/ysjcc

www.facebook.com/ysjcommunitiescentre

www.instagram.com/ysj_communities_centre/

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: 07 Sep 2026

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

Salary: £26,093 per annum pro rata

Full time, permanent.

Location: York

Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 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 Knowledge Exchange Office connects York St John University's expertise with businesses, public sector organisations and communities. Through knowledge exchange, partnerships, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Executive Education, the team supports the University's ambition to deliver meaningful impact and create opportunities for growth. 

The Role

We are seeking a confident, commercially aware CPD and Executive Education Manager to support the growth of Executive Education across York St John University. Reporting to the Head of Executive Education, you will manage a portfolio of opportunities from initial enquiry through to delivery, helping to develop high-quality CPD, short courses and bespoke programmes that meet employer and professional learning needs. 

Acting as a key link between strategy and delivery, you will work with academic Schools and Professional Services colleagues to assess opportunities, develop proposals, support pricing and costing activity, and coordinate programme development. You will also contribute market insight and intelligence to support portfolio growth and future opportunities. 

This is a varied role requiring excellent people skills, commercial awareness and the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience

You will have experience of managing projects, programmes, partnerships or business development activity, with the ability to progress complex work from concept through to delivery. Experience of developing services, programmes or solutions in response to customer, stakeholder or employer needs is essential. 

You will be an effective relationship builder with strong communication and influencing skills, able to engage confidently with senior leaders, academic colleagues and external partners.

You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, evaluating opportunities and balancing customer needs with operational, academic and financial considerations. Experience of contributing to budgets, developing pricing or costings, monitoring financial performance, or supporting income-generating activity is essential. 

Experience within higher education, professional learning, Executive Education or a related sector would be advantageous.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries please contact Sarah Jones, Head of Executive Education, at s.jones@yorksj.ac.uk.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and candidate assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a two-page marketing plan for a proposed Executive Education programme and present their plan to the interview panel. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

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: 18 Sep 2026

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

Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum

Location: York

Salary: £25,878 per annum (£10,490 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with roots dating back to 1841, York St John University has a long a proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environment, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The Campus Services team consists of 50 full and part-time staff who provide a cleaning service across the entire estate including both the main campus, sports facilities, and student accommodation.

The Role

The roles available are 15 hours per week, working from 7am-10am, 5 days out of 7. The work is mainly Monday to Friday but does include some scheduled weekend work at various points throughout the year.

Key Skills and Experience

The role involves a variety of tasks including the cleaning of offices, teaching rooms, communal areas and toilets. There are also times when staff may be asked to work at different sites in the city including student accommodation.

Additional Information

Your application will be reviewed shortly after it is submitted, and we will contact you to confirm whether you will be invited to interview.

Contact for informal candidate queries – Lisa Tutill l.tutill@yorksj.ac.uk

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: 28 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Ancillary

Salary: £25,878 per annum

Permanent, Full-time

Salary - £39,906 - £59,966 per annum

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John University is an ambitious, modern university in the heart of the vibrant, city of 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. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

Paramedic Science is located within the School of Health Sciences, a dynamic academic community offering a broad portfolio of pre-registration, accredited programmes, including Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Radiotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practice, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy. This rich blend of disciplines creates a vibrant and collaborative learning environment, providing excellent opportunities for interprofessional education that reflects the person-centred and patient-focused nature of contemporary healthcare. Staff and students benefit from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities designed to support innovative educational approaches and simulation-based learning.

The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Paramedic Science Senior Lecturer/Lecturer to join our academic team within the School of Health Sciences. The post-holder will play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, and academic administration within the BSc and MSc Paramedic Science programmes, shaping the delivery of high-quality Paramedic Science education for the next generation of practitioners. Knowledge and/or experience of working in critical care is desirable. 

The role requires a strong commitment to inclusive teaching, student support and continuous professional development. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to deliver teaching across a breadth and depth of paramedic science topics, reflecting clinical reasoning, evidence-based and person-centred care.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape curriculum development, inspire learners, and contribute to a supportive academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research, and professional practice.

Key Requirements

The successful candidate should hold current registration with the HCPC as a Registered Paramedic. Experience of teaching within a Higher Education Institution is essential for the senior lecturer position and desirable for a lecturer position. and your application should detail your areas of clinical/teaching experience and expertise. Additionally, you will share our values of fairness, sustainability and inspiring others to succeed.

Applications from those with postgraduate qualifications are welcomed. Market supplement enhancements to the pay scale may be considered.

Further Information

For informal enquiries please contact Kerry Edwards (Associate Head: Head of Allied Health) via e-mail at k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk or Antony Stones (Professional Course Lead for Paramedic Science) at a.stones@yorksj.ac.uk .

The University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff networks and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 15 minute teaching session. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form.

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £59,966 per annum

Location: York 

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 per annum (£9,764 to £11,993 pro rata)

About York St John University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, 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 Institute for Health and Care Improvement (IHCI), a vibrant and growing interdisciplinary research environment committed to delivering high-quality, impactful research that improves health and care outcomes.

The Institute works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations across health, care, and the voluntary sector, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, co-production, and real-world impact.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Health Services Research Fellow at 0.2 FTE to support the development of high-quality, impactful research within the Institute:

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with any extension subject to the successful securing of additional external funding.

This fellowship is specifically intended for individuals who have not previously held a post-doctoral research fellowship, and are designed to support early career researchers in building their independent research profile within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You will contribute to the Institute’s research activity through the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality research, working with internal colleagues and external partners. You will also be expected to contribute to funding applications, research outputs, and the wider research culture of the University.

Our expectation is that applicants will have significant clinical, applied and/or industry experience in health and care settings that would form the basis of impactful research and complement the role.

A key component of the role is the opportunity to develop your own programme of research. Applicants are therefore required to specify a research proposal outlining:

• Your proposed programme of work during the fellowship
• Your research goals and how the fellowship will support your development
• The potential value, impact, and wider relevance of the proposed research activities

To further develop a growing area of our work, for this fellowship we particularly welcome applications from individuals whose research plans aligns with exercise oncology.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality, impactful health-related research
• Develop and lead elements of research projects and collaborations
• Prepare and contribute to funding bids to support future research
• Produce high-quality research outputs (e.g., publications, reports, presentations)
• Engage with external stakeholders and partners to support knowledge exchange and impact
• Contribute to the wider research culture of the Institute, including mentoring and supporting others where appropriate
• Ensure research is conducted in line with ethical, governance, and regulatory requirements

About You

You will have:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• A developing track record of high-quality research outputs
• Experience of, or strong potential for, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders
• Knowledge of relevant research methodologies
• The ability to contribute to funding development and research income generation
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

This opportunity is particularly suited to early career researchers seeking to establish and grow an independent research trajectory in applied health research.

Additional Information

This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your research career within a supportive academic environment, with dedicated time to build your own programme of work and external funding portfolio.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Garry Tew at g.tew@yorksj.ac.uk. 

To learn more about the Institute for Health and Care Improvement, please visit: yorksj.ac.uk/ihci 

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: 27 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Professional Support (including Research vacancies)

Salary: £48,822 to £59,966 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 Digital Experience team brings these values to life on the website, actively championing accessibility and the user experience while consistently applying the York St John University brand and tone of voice. Sitting in the Marketing department, the team consists of the Digital Experience Manager, UX/UI Designer, Marketing and Content Coordinator, Systems Developer, and two Content Designers.

The Role 

We are now seeking a Content Designer to join our energetic team in the fast paced and high performing Marketing department, based at our York campus. As one of our two Content Designers, you will be responsible for leading the design and development of high quality, accessible content across the website and associated digital channels. By working to oversee content style guidelines and managing how content is published to our digital channels, you will improve engagement with our users and contribute to the success of our overall marketing strategy. You will also meet, engage and help our audience of prospective students and their guardians at Open Days, Decision Days and other events held on occasional Saturdays.

Required Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail, as well as an ability to organise your own workload and that of others, deal with competing priorities, and meet deadlines. You will also have

knowledge of working to website accessibility standards, and experience of using and guiding others to use content style guidelines.

Additional Information

If you need further information or wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rebecca Smith, Conversion and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Manager, at r.smith2@yorksj.ac.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.

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: 27 Aug 2026

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

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum

Location: York 

Salary: £25,878 per annum (£15,925 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with roots dating back to 1841, 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 environment, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative, and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

The catering team provides student, staff and visitor feeding throughout the week from several catering outlets across the main campus and sports campus at Haxby Road. Providing breakfast, lunch, and retail items as well as catering for hospitality events, for internal and external customers.

The role

The University is looking for a kitchen assistant to join our Catering team and support the kitchen team in providing meals to students, staff, and visitors. The working pattern is 37 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Hours of work may vary depending on business needs and scheduled weekend work for University Open Days and Hospitality Events at various points during the year, so a flexible working approach is a must. This position is term-time only, working 32 weeks. 

Experience of working in a catering and hospitality environment is essential, and some knowledge of food hygiene and food allergens is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be given. High levels of personal hygiene are essential.

Required skills and experience

• Knowledge of basic food preparation tasks
• Knowledge of basic Food safety and health and safety requirements
• Able to work as part of a team.

Additional Information 

Informal contact: Pawel Jaglowski 07977344511

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 Aug 2026

Programme/Section: Ancillary

Salary: £25,878 per annum

Location: York 

Salary: £26,093 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 Future You team sits within our Student Success and Learning Services directorate, providing students with opportunities, at home and abroad, which build skills, experience and capability across a broad range of activities. This includes supporting students with internships, placements, DBS applications, volunteering, work experience, part-time jobs, study abroad and global opportunities.

The Role

The Future You Intern will complete a 12-month rotational placement within the Future You team, supported by the Student Opportunities Coordinator. The role involves supporting the delivery of services and initiatives related to volunteering, part-time employment, DBS appointments, internships, global opportunities, study abroad and student events.  They will also provide excellent customer service by responding to requests submitted via the Student Hub.

Required Skills and Experience

• York St John University 2026 or 2025 Graduate
• Confident in speaking to students on a one-to-one basis and in groups  
• Passion to promote our range of activities and opportunities and to engage students  
• Excellent IT skills, including use of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the advantages of gaining a range of experiences while at university and how these can enhance employability

Additional Information

For further information about the role, please feel free to contact Joanne Lasseter j.lasseter@yorksj.ac.uk

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and an in-tray exercise.  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: 24 Aug 2026

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

Salary: £26,093 per annum