In this important administrative role, you will support the delivery of student fees, funding and scholarship services across both the University's on-campus and subcontractual provision. Working closely with colleagues across the Fees and Funding team, you will maintain accurate student records, update fee and funding information, support Student Loans Company administration processes and respond to routine enquiries from students and staff. You will play an important role in ensuring information is recorded accurately, processes are completed efficiently and services are delivered in line with University and regulatory requirements. 

This opportunity would suit someone with strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn within a busy, customer-focused environment.

This role can be based in Kent or Surrey.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Louise Betts,  Head of Student Records and Data at Louise.Betts@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: 01 Oct 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £27,319 per annum
Fixed Term Contract until 30/06/2027

Lecturer in Film (Cinematography)

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Film (Cinematography) to join our outstanding team of educators, practitioners and researchers.

The Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries is a vibrant community of students, academic teaching staff, researchers and industry specialists, working together to create innovative film, media and creative technologies practice and research. Central to the School's ethos is the combination of high-quality teaching, leading research and vibrant knowledge exchange with industry partners. Film at UCA has an established reputation for practice-based education, combining creative experimentation with industry engagement to prepare graduates for careers across film, television and the wider screen industries. Students benefit from industry-standard production facilities, professional equipment and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines including animation, acting, games and TV production. 

The role will be based at the Farnham campus in Surrey and will report directly to the Programme Director for Film.

UCA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative educator with specialist expertise in cinematography. We are looking for a candidate who will ideally have significant professional experience within the film or television industries together with experience of teaching in higher education, including curriculum development aligned with contemporary professional practice.

As Lecturer in Film (Cinematography), you will have proven knowledge and experience of camera, lighting and visual storytelling. You will be confident teaching both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking, supporting students in developing professional production skills alongside a strong understanding of cinematic language. Experience of current digital production technologies, contemporary workflows and collaborative production practice is essential.

You will play a key role in delivering teaching across the BA (Hons) Film Production and MA Filmmaking programmes, while also contributing to related courses across the School where appropriate. Alongside teaching, you will coordinate elements of the cinematography curriculum, supporting sessional staff, organising workshops, study visits and specialist learning activities, coordinating assessment, and helping students develop the professional knowledge, confidence and technical expertise required for careers in the screen industries.

You will have a good honours degree, ideally supported by a postgraduate qualification, together with significant professional experience and an up-to-date understanding of contemporary developments in filmmaking, cinematography and the wider creative industries.

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

You will be able to demonstrate excellent team-working, organisational and communication skills. Teaching responsibilities will include all associated course administration, assessment and student support, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute proactively to curriculum enhancement and innovative approaches to learning and teaching. You will participate in student recruitment, curriculum development, quality assurance and academic administration, while also contributing to research, professional practice and knowledge exchange that enhances both the student experience and the wider academic community.

As part of the academic team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across Film and the wider School to ensure an outstanding student experience, contributing to an inclusive, supportive and professionally focused learning environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence and critical enquiry.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of filmmakers through your expertise in cinematography and sound design? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Actual Salary for this part time role is £16,425 per annum

There is another 0.4 being advertised in Film for Sound Design and you may apply for both posts if you have the relevant skill set.   

You can find out more about Film at UCA via our Website, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo and LinkedIn profiles.

For an informal conversation:

Contact Programme Director - Ruth Torr -  RTorr@uca.ac.uk

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term Contract for 9 months, part time 14.5 hours (2 days)

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Film (Sound Design) to join our outstanding team of educators, practitioners and researchers.

The Farnham School of Creative and Cultural Industries is a vibrant community of students, academic teaching staff, researchers and industry specialists, working together to create innovative film, media and creative technologies practice and research. Central to the School's ethos is the combination of high-quality teaching, leading research and vibrant knowledge exchange with industry partners. Film at UCA has an established reputation for practice-based education, combining creative experimentation with industry engagement to prepare graduates for careers across film, television and the wider screen industries. Students benefit from industry-standard production facilities, professional equipment and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines including animation, acting, games and TV production. 

The role will be based at the Farnham campus, in Surrey, and will report directly to the Programme Director for Film.

UCA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative educator with specialist expertise in film sound. We are looking for a candidate who will ideally have significant professional experience within the film or television industries together with experience of teaching in higher education, including curriculum development aligned with contemporary professional practice.

As Lecturer in Film (Sound Design), you will have proven knowledge and experience in sound recording, sound design and production audio workflows. You will be confident teaching both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking, supporting students in developing professional production skills alongside a strong understanding of cinematic language. Experience of current digital production technologies, contemporary workflows and collaborative production practice is essential.

You will play a key role in delivering teaching across the BA (Hons) Film Production and MA Filmmaking programmes, while also contributing to related courses across the School where appropriate. Alongside teaching, you will coordinate elements of the sound curriculum, supporting sessional staff, organising workshops, study visits and specialist learning activities, coordinating assessment, and helping students develop the professional knowledge, confidence and technical expertise required for careers in the screen industries.

You will have a good honours degree, ideally supported by a postgraduate qualification, together with significant professional experience and an up-to-date understanding of contemporary developments in filmmaking, sound design and the wider creative industries.

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

You will be able to demonstrate excellent team-working, organisational and communication skills. Teaching responsibilities will include all associated course administration, assessment and student support, and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute proactively to curriculum enhancement and innovative approaches to learning and teaching. You will participate in student recruitment, curriculum development, quality assurance and academic administration, while also contributing to research, professional practice and knowledge exchange that enhances both the student experience and the wider academic community.

As part of the academic team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues across Film and the wider School to ensure an outstanding student experience, contributing to an inclusive, supportive and professionally focused learning environment that encourages creativity, technical excellence and critical enquiry.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of filmmakers through your expertise in sound design? If so, we would love to hear from you.

There is another 0.4 being advertised in Film for Cinematography and you may apply for both posts if you have the relevant skill set.  

You can find out more about Film at UCA via our Website, Twitter, Instagram, Vimeo and LinkedIn profiles.

The actual salary for this part time role is £16,425 per annum.

For an informal conversation:

Contact Programme Director Ruth Torr - RTorr@uca.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 29 Sep 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term Contract for 9 months, part time 14.5 hours (2 days)

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Farnham Catering Department to work in a lively Café environment.

The Café has a high volume of custom throughout the year, and you will be required to undertake general catering duties and to contribute to the University’s professional catering service.

The duties will include all aspects associated with working in a busy Kitchen and Catering Department and will include, kitchen prep, making coffees, washing up, dishwasher operation, serving customers, laying-up, and delivering of hospitality and supporting Open days.

 All training will be provided to enable you to work in a busy kitchen and front of house service including full Barista training on a Traditional Coffee Machine.

Previous experience in a similar environment would be advantageous.

 Contact information: For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Steve Dickson, Catering Operations Manager at sdickson@uca.ac.uk and 01252 892669.

Closing Date: 30 Sep 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £24,215 per annum
Fixed Term to 31 July 2027

Reporting directly to the Joint President and Vice-Chancellors, you will lead the People and Culture function, providing leadership across organisational development, employee relations, leadership capability, culture and change. This is a pivotal senior management role ensuring our people agenda supports the delivery of ambitious organisational goals.

The Role - based in Farnham - with some travel to our Epsom and Canterbury Campus'

You will:

• Lead the direction of the People and Culture function.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders on workforce, culture and organisational effectiveness.
• Drive key transformation, change and organisational development initiatives.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing culture that enables colleagues to thrive.
• Lead employee relations and stakeholder engagement, including partnership working with trade unions.
• Ensure high-quality, responsive People and Culture services across the organisation.

About You

You will be an experienced senior leader with:

• A proven track record of leading the people agenda and organisational change in a large, complex organisation.
• The credibility to influence executive leaders, boards and senior stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in workforce planning, organisational development and employee relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• A degree-level qualification and FCIPD status, or equivalent professional experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact at a pivotal time, helping shape organisational culture, strengthen leadership capability and support the achievement of strategic priorities.

We support agile working and recognise the benefits of flexibility for both individuals and the University. While the role offers flexibility in how work is undertaken, the successful candidate will be expected to be present on campus for a minimum of three days per week, with additional attendance as required to support business needs, leadership responsibilities and key stakeholder engagement.

To Apply

Please click on Apply and upload the following documents to complete the application process:

• Your updated CV
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Department/School: Senior Management

Salary: Circa £93,000 per annum
18 month contract Fixed Term Contract

You will provide specialist support for admissions systems, data and processes, helping to ensure an efficient, accurate and applicant-focused service. You will play a key role in maintaining and developing workflows, supporting system enhancements, resolving complex issues and identifying opportunities to improve the applicant journey.  

This role would suit someone with experience of admissions systems and data management in a higher education environment who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver continuous improvement and a high-quality service.

For an informal conversation regarding the role please contact Carrie Grafham, Senior Admissions Lead at Carrie.Grafham@uca.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Department/School: Professional/Support

Salary: £35,608 per annum

We are a motivated team of staff, with talented students in an amazing part of the world, and we are offering positions in teaching that develop students’ understanding of the craft and new technologies that create contemporary graphic design.

UCA offers a competitive compensation package that includes:

• 35 days of personal holiday 
• Enrolment in the Teacher’s pension scheme
• Medical Insurance coverage in China for self and family
• Visa application expenses for self and family
• Flight cost
• Settling-In Allowance
• Annual repatriation (home visit) allowance
• Free accommodation in China for self and family
• School or Nursery/ Pre-school allowance
• Tax advice

We enable our students to innovate through projects that inspire and challenge. The first year focuses on building fundamental abilities in both analogue and digital media. Our creative classes in typography and visual language are supported with theoretical and contextual content, as well as developing research, analytical and critical thinking skills. 

We are seeking a Lecturer in Graphic Design with a strong foundation in contemporary visual communication. The ideal candidate will have the expertise to teach advanced conceptual and technical skills across digital branding, editorial design, illustration, and UI/UX. While core graphic design proficiency is essential, we are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge traditional design principles with emerging technologies. The role requires a demonstrated interest or experience in motion graphics, as well as the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the creative workflow, Virtual Reality (VR), and other immersive or interactive media. 

The role requires initiative, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a cross-cultural academic environment. A master’s degree is essential. Experience of teaching in UK Higher Education is desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates with equivalent teaching, professional or international experience. Fluency in English is required. 

A PGCert in Higher Education, HEA Fellowship, or equivalent professional recognition is desirable. Where a successful candidate does not already hold this, they will be expected to complete the relevant qualification or recognition route within the first two years of appointment, with institutional support and funding provided.

By joining ICI, you will become part of the international community of designers, architects and researchers involved in visual arts, environmental studies, and new media. Our educators are involved in pioneering projects and teaching methodologies which they apply through research and mentoring practices. We are a community of ex-pats committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity within teaching and working environments.

If you would welcome an informal chat about the role before applying, or any aspect of living and working in China, please contact Mark Bellingham by email (mark.bellingham@uca.ac.uk). 

Come and join a growing community of design professionals in a location that inspires creativity – you won’t be disappointed.

HOW TO APPLY?

Please click the "Apply Online" button below. You will need to upload the following documents to complete the application process:

• Your updated CV.
• A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role (Please view the attached role profile/job description for reference)
• Your portfolio and/or any other supporting documents that you believe would be beneficial (Optional)

Priority will be given to applicants with experience working in the UK, or other countries where courses are taught in English.

Candidates must be able to meet the Chinese visa requirements. UCA will assist with obtaining a visa.

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2026

Department/School: Academic

Salary: £41,064 per annum

 Join our dynamic team at the University for the Creative Arts and embark on an exhilarating journey as a Technical Tutor! We are seeking a talented individual with expertise in hair styling to guide our students in mastering the art of hair design.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for the Make-up and Hair Design course, with a focus on hair styling techniques.
• Facilitate optimal utilisation of technical facilities for hair design.
• Support students on the Make-up and Hair design course, with collaborative opportunities with other courses including Fashion Image and Styling, and Fashion Photography.
• Actively encourage and assist students to work across hair and make-up design processes.

Benefits:

• Join a vibrant community dedicated to professional excellence.
• Opportunities for staff development and training to enhance your skills.
• Collaborate with passionate students and colleagues in a stimulating educational environment.

Requirements:

• Expertise in multiple hair styling techniques and trends with all hair types.
• Ability to support makeup application techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

The actual salary for this role is £18,741.60 per annum.

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

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Department/School: Technician

Salary: £31,236 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term / Part Time, 3 Days per week