We are looking for someone who can build on and expand our current teaching provision, contribute to our research environment and take on the responsibilities of Lecturer and Year Lead. You are a creative practitioner and educator who combines contemporary expertise in digital fashion technologies, including 3D garment design, digital pattern cutting, world-building, immersive and XR experiences and AI-driven creative workflows, with a critical awareness of the cultural, social and ethical debates shaping the evolving relationship between fashion and technology. You will bring practical knowledge of industry-relevant software and creative tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, CLO3D, Adobe Substance 3D and TouchDesigner, combined with the ability to critically evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into innovative creative practice and teaching.

 You will support students in exploring the connections between physical and digital fashion practices through experimental and speculative approaches to fashion image-making, virtual garments, digital avatars, gaming and interactive environments. Working across disciplines, you will encourage students to develop distinctive creative narratives, challenge conventional approaches to fashion practice, design and visual storytelling and investigate new possibilities for creative expression, audience engagement and the expanded role of fashion within visual and digital culture, supporting their development as future-facing creative technologists. 

You will join a dedicated and diverse fashion team focused on achieving exemplary student outcomes. Prior experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree course level is required. You must be able to demonstrate good team working abilities as well as good organisational and communication skills. The teaching duties will include all related course administration and require the successful candidate to be pro-active in developing new learning and teaching methods. The candidate will also be required to participate in marketing and student recruitment activities and to potentially engage in professional research in the subject area. 

The role is based at the Epsom Campus. You may be required to work at other campuses on occasion.

Actual salary for 18 hours a week is £20,390.40 per annum.

For an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Michelle Marshall, Programme Director at michelle.marshall@uca.ac.uk                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term / Part Time 18 Hours per week for 9 Months

The post holder will focus on delivering high-quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) to students on a wide range of issues affecting student life, supporting them throughout their university journey. The role provides specialist advice and support in areas including financial wellbeing, hardship funding, safeguarding, student conduct and misconduct, and concerns relating to bullying, harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. Working with a diverse caseload, the post holder will manage welfare and misconduct cases, respond to concerns raised through the University's Report + Support platform, undertake risk assessments, coordinate support plans, administer financial support schemes, and act as a key point of contact for student enquiries. Through proactive intervention, advice and collaborative working, the role contributes to student engagement, retention and success while helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive university community.

We are seeking a candidate educated to NVQ Level 3/4 (or equivalent) with experience in advice, guidance, welfare support or casework, ideally within higher education or student services. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, and experience of managing sensitive information and maintaining accurate records using case management systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students, confident in handling complex and sensitive cases, and committed to ensuring every student feels safe, supported and empowered to succeed.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is encouraged.

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide. 

Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history and culture, and more. 

Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £31,236 per annum

The post holder’s remit is broad and includes programme administration, managing student records and registration statuses, programme and module changes for on-campus and partner students; timetabling and graduation; provision of reception services on a rota basis and health and wellbeing signposting. In collaboration with Campus School colleagues, Campus Life Administrators play a central role in supporting the University’s student progression and retention strategies and student community activities. Campus Life Administrators will deliver support for all aspects of the Campus Life remit but will also develop specialist knowledge to support specific areas of work in collaboration with the Campus Life Officers and Manager. 

In addition to their work to support the accuracy of the student record, the post holder is the first point of contact for student support and visitor enquiries ensuring that in the moment support is provided whenever possible and that more complex enquiries are effectively triaged to specialist services. This will involve working on a front desk for a proportion of the role alongside back-office functions.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Campus Life Manager, Sharon Titchard at Sharon.titchard@uca.ac.uk and CampusLifeFarnham@uca.ac.uk. 

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide. 

Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, textiles, animation, history and culture, and more. 

Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £27,319 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Epsom School of Creative Business, Fashion and Enterprise for a Senior Lecturer for the Fashion Design course.  The School of Creative Business, Fashion and Enterprise was recently formed following the merger of the Fashion and Textiles School and the Business School for the Creative Industries, to create a vibrant School encompassing all areas fashion related. You will work with The Programme Director for Fashion and a team of academic and technical staff to deliver the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course, one of our largest courses with a long heritage for excellence. A key part of the role is to fully implement the new Creative Learning Framework with the existing team, who comprise Lecturers and Senior Lecturers, with technical staff, to further develop and achieve academic excellence, extend existing links with industry, and embed employability and research skills. You will further strengthen links and shared projects with other courses in the School, and work to promote the course to home and international students.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact  Dr Julie King,  Executive Dean at Julie.king@uca.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £48,822 per annum
Fixed Term for 9 Months

We are looking for someone who can build on and help expand our current teaching provision within the Fashion Image academic team, our research environment, and embrace the role of Lecturer and Year Lead.

You should be able to demonstrate an awareness of contemporary critical issues in the field globally. A reflective and innovative approach to teaching and working collaboratively is essential to the role.

We are specifically looking for an individual who has the practical and contextual skills, knowledge and experience to work with our diverse students to expand their understanding and skills in Fashion, Styling, Creative Direction and related emerging media. We welcome applications from those with knowledge and interest in fashion cultures, editorial fashion, moving image, storytelling, emerging technologies and contemporary debates around styling, creative direction and image making.

You will join a dedicated and diverse fashion team focused on achieving exemplary student outcomes. Prior experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate degree course level is required.

You must be able to demonstrate good team working abilities as well as good organisational and communication skills. The teaching duties will include all related course administration and require the successful candidate to be pro-active in developing new learning and teaching methods. The candidate will also be required to participate in marketing and student recruitment activities and to potentially engage in professional research in the subject area. 

The role is based at the Epsom Campus. You may be required to work at other campuses on occasion.

Actual Salary for 18 hours a week is £20,390.40 per annum.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Michelle Marshall - michelle.marshall@uca.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum pro rata
Part-time 18 hours per week: Fixed Term Contract for 9 Months

 We are specifically looking for an individual who has the practical and contextual skills, knowledge and experience to work with our diverse students to expand their understanding and skills in Make-up and Hair Design and related media. 

 We welcome applications from those with hair and make-up knowledge and interest in the editorial and commercial industry, the intersection of beauty and technology, fashion narratives/storytelling, emerging technologies and contemporary discourses around fashion and beauty. 

 You will join a dedicated and diverse fashion team focused on achieving exemplary student outcomes. Prior experience of teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree course level is required. You must be able to demonstrate good team working abilities as well as good organisational and communication skills. The teaching duties will include all related course administration and require the successful candidate to be pro-active in developing new learning and teaching methods. The candidate will also be required to participate in marketing and student recruitment activities and to potentially engage in professional research in the subject area. 

The role is based at the Epsom Campus. You may be required to work at other campuses on occasion.

The actual salary for this position is £24,638.40 per annum.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Michelle Marshall, Programme Director, michelle.marshall@uca.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum pro rata
21.75 Hours per Week Fixed Term for 9 Months

In this role, you will lead and develop technical teams, oversee facility operations, and act as the local Health & Safety Duty Manager. You will ensure high‑quality technical support for students and staff through effective resource planning, timely inductions and demonstrations, and a strong commitment to service excellence. Budget management, procurement oversight and continuous improvement will form key parts of your remit. 

We are looking for a resilient, solutions focused leader with substantial experience managing technical or operational teams. You will bring strong communication skills, confidence under pressure, and a solid understanding of Health & Safety within specialist craft & making workshops. Experience in Higher Education or creative technical facilities is desirable, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across academic and professional service teams.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Tom Northey, Associate Dean at tom.northey@uca.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £48,822 per annum
Fixed term until 30/07/2027

The ideal candidate will have experience working with C++, C#, and version control systems such as Git Azure or Plastic. A strong background with Adobe applications, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and the Substance Suite is essential, alongside proficiency with VR/AR hardware and software, and digital sculpting tools. 

You will be confident in demonstrating game development software to learners with a wide range of abilities and possess an in-depth understanding of the digital tools and workflows used throughout the production of student projects. 

In this role, you will guide, support, and advise students in the use of computer games design software and interactive 3D environments, using tools such as Maya, Unity, and Unreal. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will induct students—through practical demonstrations—into the safe and responsible use of the workspace and any associated equipment or machinery. 

You will also support the care and maintenance of equipment, ensuring health and safety standards are upheld within your area of responsibility. Excellent communication skills, effective teamwork, and the ability to interact with students and staff in a professional and considerate manner are essential. The capacity to work efficiently under pressure is also a key requirement. 

Actual salary for this part time role is £12,494 per annum.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Tipu Miah, Technical Services Manager at Tmiah@UCA.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Department/School: Technician

Salary: £31,236 per annum pro rata
Part Time 14.50 hours per week (2 days), Fixed term until July 2027

Reporting to the Provost, this senior leadership role is responsible for leading the University's approach to academic quality, standards and enhancement across all provision, including collaborative partnerships. You will ensure compliance with the Office for Students regulatory framework while driving continuous improvement in learning, teaching and the student experience.

Leading both the Quality and Creative Education teams, you will bring together quality assurance, partnership oversight and teaching enhancement into a single, evidence-led approach that supports institutional excellence. You will also provide strategic leadership for the University's accredited PGCert in Learning and Teaching.

About you

You will have significant experience of leading academic quality and standards within UK higher education, with excellent knowledge of the regulatory landscape and a strong track record of delivering institutional improvement. An inspiring leader, you will be confident working with senior academic colleagues and external stakeholders to drive quality, innovation and continuous enhancement.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the University's academic strategy and make a lasting impact on the student experience.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Jodie Ayres at Jodie.ayres@uca.ac.uk            

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department/School: Senior Management

Salary: £75,914 per annum
Fixed Term for 9 months