We are looking for a talented, innovative, and inclusive individual from within the field of fashion business and understands contemporary fashion trends and sustainable supply chain management. You will be passionate about your specialist area of research, inventive in your approach to teaching, and eager to work collaboratively to contribute to broader, team-taught modules. You will have the practical skills, knowledge, and experience to work with our students to expand their understanding of fashion trends and sustainable supply chain management on a global scale.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include delivering high-quality, inventive, and inclusive teaching in fashion trends and sustainable supply chain management, while actively building on and expanding our current teaching provision and curriculum modules. You will contribute to our thriving research environment, advancing your own specialist area of research, and work collaboratively within academic teams on broader, team-taught modules, all while supporting university life and fostering an environment of equality, diversity, and inclusion. To be successful, you must possess proven experience of teaching at university level, or commensurate professional, industry experience, alongside deep practical skills, knowledge, and expertise in contemporary fashion trends, business, and supply chain management. Additionally, you should demonstrate a clear awareness of contemporary critical issues within the field globally, alongside an evidenced commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and widening participation across all aspects of teaching, research, and university life.

For further details and to apply for this post please visit our website https://jobs.ucreative.ac.uk

 Contact Nadya Ostroff nostroff@uca.ac.uk for an informal conversation regarding the role.

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) aims to be a welcoming and inclusive University that is truly representative of all sections of society. We particularly encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic groups and people with disabilities who are currently under-represented within the University.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064
Fixed Term until 30/06/2027

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 Officers play a central role in supporting the University’s student progression and retention strategies and student community activities. Campus Life Officers will deliver support for all aspects of the Campus Life remit but will also lead in specialist knowledge to support specific areas of work in collaboration with the Campus Life Administrators 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: 27 Oct 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 Alex Colley, Campus Life Manager at alex.colley@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: 26 Oct 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £27,319 per annum

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: 18 Oct 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £31,236 per annum

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.

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: 18 Oct 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 Assistants play a central role in supporting the University’s student progression and retention strategies and student community activities. Campus Life Administrator 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.

The actual salary for this role is £16,391 per annum.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Campus Life Manager, Hilary Wicks at HWicks@uca.ac.uk and CampusLifeEpsom@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: 18 Oct 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £27,319 per annum pro rata
Part time, 3 days per week

The Research & Knowledge Exchange Funding Lead is part of the centralized Research, KE and Innovation Office at UCA, led by the Director of Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation. The team provides support for academic staff, schools and research centres to facilitate, advance and evaluate their research and knowledge exchange activities. 

The RKE Funding Lead provides support to researchers across all aspects of pre-award research funding. Their responsibilities include developing, writing, editing, and costing funding bids, gathering intelligence about funding opportunities and providing training to staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in securing external funding.

Reporting to the Research & Knowledge Exchange Manager and working collaboratively within the team, the RKE Funding Lead helps researchers develop and secure external research & KE grants by providing specialist support throughout the pre-award and contracting process. Their responsibilities include developing, writing, editing, and costing funding bids, gathering intelligence about funding opportunities, providing training to staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in securing external funding, providing data analysis and reports for the Director/Committees. Acting as a key point of contact for researchers, the RKE Funding Lead offers expert guidance on funder terms and conditions, costing and pricing, due diligence of external partners, and submission processes. They also play a vital role in negotiating research agreements, setting up projects, and ensuring a smooth transition from pre-award to post-award support by working closely with colleagues in RKEI Office and Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and disseminate relevant funding opportunities from UKRI, EU, Arts Council, charities, and other funders.
• Support researchers in writing, editing, costing, and submitting competitive funding bids.
• Align external opportunities with UCA’s research strengths and strategic goals.
• Coordinate collaborative bids, including international and interdisciplinary partnerships.
• Deliver training sessions and maintain guidance materials on research funding.
• Track application outcomes to inform strategy and success rates.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Professor Jane Pavitt, Director RKEI @ jane.pavitt@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.

Support for Applicants - If you require any reasonable adjustments during the redeployment or selection process, please let People & Culture know when submitting your application, or at any stage during the process, so that we can discuss appropriate support.

Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026

Department/School: Professional Services

Salary: £41,064 per annum

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact  Iain Hunter,  Senior Immigration Compliance Manager  at  iain.hunter@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: 11 Oct 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £27,319 Per annum
Fixed Term Contract until 17/11/2027 (Maternity Cover)

The successful applicant will have experience of garment construction machinery and associated processes.

They will be able to demonstrate hand and machine sewing techniques to mixed ability groups and have extensive knowledge of the materials used in the production of students work.

You will have the ability to demonstrate, advise and support students in pattern cutting, grading and garment construction.

Working alongside colleagues you will induct students, through demonstrations into the safe use of the area as well as any associated equipment and machines.

You will contribute to the care and maintenance of equipment and be responsible for the health and safety in your area of competence.  You will also have excellent communication skills, be a good team worker and be able to demonstrate an aptitude for dealing tactfully with students and staff. The ability to work under pressure is essential.

Contact information: For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Chris Marchant, Technical service manager at cmarchant2@uca.ac.uk

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Department/School: Technician

Salary: £27,319 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term / Part Time 21.75 hours, until 31.07.2027

The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) is seeking an ambitious, commercially minded and strategic leader to join us as Head of Student Recruitment (UK and International).

This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and delivering the University's student recruitment strategy across UK and international markets. As UCA's lead recruitment professional, you will drive sustainable student growth, lead high-performing recruitment teams and provide expert advice to senior leaders on market opportunities, sector trends and recruitment performance.

Working at the heart of the University's growth agenda, you will oversee UK Recruitment, International Recruitment, Schools and Colleges Partnerships, Collaborative Outreach and Recruitment Events, ensuring that every stage of the recruitment journey contributes to achieving ambitious enrolment targets and long-term institutional success.

About You

We are looking for an exceptional leader who combines strategic vision with commercial acumen and a proven ability to deliver growth.

 You will bring: 

• Significant experience leading successful recruitment, sales, business development or student recruitment teams within a complex organisation.
• A strong track record of developing and implementing strategies that achieve growth and measurable performance improvements.
• Extensive experience of recruitment planning, forecasting, pipeline management and target-driven performance reporting.
• Proven success in developing strategic partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing substantial budgets and investment decisions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A data-driven approach with the ability to translate market intelligence into effective strategic decision-making.
• Experience of leading organisational change, service transformation or continuous improvement initiatives.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate and inspire multidisciplinary teams.

 Experience within Higher Education student recruitment is highly desirable, particularly in relation to UK and international recruitment markets. Knowledge of UKVI compliance and international student recruitment regulations would be advantageous.

Why Join UCA?

At UCA, creativity drives everything we do. As a specialist creative university with an international reputation, we are committed to transforming lives through creative education and ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds can access exceptional opportunities.

This role offers a rare opportunity to influence institutional strategy, shape future growth and make a significant impact on the University's success.

Join us and help shape the next generation of creative talent. Apply now!

Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £56,535 per annum
Fixed Term 12 month contract

We are interested in meeting with candidates who can build upon and help expand our current teaching provision in a practice-led environment. We are seeking a talented individual from within the field of acting and performance, who is passionate about their specialist area, questioning and inventive in their approach to teaching, and who would also enjoy working collaboratively to contribute to broader team-taught units. We are specifically looking for an individual who has the practical skills, knowledge, and experience to work with our students and develop their ability in voice and/or movement. This role may also include leading a year group as a Personal Academic Tutor and other leadership responsibilities, postgraduate teaching may also be required.

It is expected that you will have experience of teaching at university level, or commensurate experience, as well as industry experience in a related discipline. We are looking for an innovative and inclusive approach to the teaching of acting and performance, and you should be able to demonstrate an awareness of contemporary critical and global issues in the field. You must evidence a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and widening participation in teaching, research, and university life.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Andrew Pritchard, Programme Director in Performance: andrew.pritchard@uca.ac.uk

Closing Date: 20 Oct 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum

We are searching for someone who can build on and help expand our current teaching provision and our practice/research environment. We are seeking a talented individual from within the field of design for theatre (knowledge and experience of costume design and making is desirable but not essential), who is passionate about their specialist area, questioning and inventive in their approach to teaching and who would also enjoy working collaboratively to contribute to broader team-taught modules. We are specifically looking for an individual who has the practical skills, knowledge and experience to work with our students to expand their knowledge and skills in communicating design ideas and solutions using both traditional and digital techniques, including drafting/modelling. 

It is expected that you will have experience of teaching at university level, or commensurate experience. We are looking for an innovative and inclusive approach to the teaching of design for theatre and screen, and you should be able to demonstrate an awareness of contemporary critical issues in the field globally. You must evidence a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and widening participation in teaching, research, and university life. 

Contact information: For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Andrew Pritchard, Programme Director in Performance at andrew.pritchard@uca.ac.uk

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum