At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands.  This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are recruiting a Careers Coach to join the Careers and Student Opportunities team. You will have experience providing careers information, advice, and coaching in a person-centred way, with a strong understanding of students' needs and expectations. This role will involve actively reaching out to students, managing a caseload and delivering a variety of one-to-one and group-based employability coaching activities to enhance employability skills and make a positive impact on graduate outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and group-based employability coaching, tailored to student and graduate needs.
• Proactively reach out to students, manage a caseload, and remove barriers to engagement.
• Build strong professional relationships with students and stakeholders across the schools and the wider University.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate coaching activity, workshops and initiatives, using impact measures.
• Use technology to improve reach and scale of coaching and employability support.

Essential Requirements

• Proven ability to build successful professional relationships.
• Good understanding of how to engage less confident students, including those balancing work or family commitments.
• Experience developing and delivering training/coaching programmes and measuring impact.
• Experience using technology to support and scale service delivery.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Careers & Student Opportunities colleagues and faculty teams to improve student outcomes.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting a diverse student population and applying an inclusive approach to coaching.
• Experience of employability coaching or careers work within a university setting.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment and managing your time across competing priorities.

Further Information

If you want to be part of a team shaping the future of the Careers and Student Opportunities team, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Jo Howell at Jo.howell@bcu.ac.uk

Why not take a look on the interactive map that shows the facilities across campus.

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

 Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, a health cash plan, wellbeing support and a wide range of staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Department: Admin/Support Service

Salary: £39,002 to £44,131 per annum
Permanent

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Director of Law Clinic to join the BCU Law Clinic, providing strategic, academic, professional and operational leadership for this flagship civic-engagement activity.

In this role, you will lead the continued growth, development and innovation of the Law Clinic, ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services alongside outstanding clinical legal education and student employability opportunities. You will oversee legal practice, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance, while developing strong partnerships with law firms, chambers, courts, tribunals, charities, local authorities and other key stakeholders to enhance the Clinic’s impact and reputation.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of the BCU Law Clinic, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Liz Smart at liz.smart@bcu.ac.uk

Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place on 6 October 2026.

Why not explore our campuses using our interactive map: Interactive Map | Birmingham City University

Why work for us

• Work–life balance – Generous leave and hybrid working (role dependent).
• Career development – Opportunities to grow, develop and progress your career.
• Reward and wellbeing – Competitive pay, pension, wellbeing support and staff benefits.
• Inclusive culture – A supportive, diverse environment where everyone belongs.

Visa Sponsorship 

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, subject to meeting the relevant criteria. For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026

Department: Management

Salary: £70,564 to £79,840 per annum
Permanent

At Birmingham City University, we are a diverse and inclusive learning community of over 31,400 students from more than 120 countries. We aim to become an exemplar anchor institution, creating and sharing knowledge for a better and more inclusive society. We are committed to providing a transformational educational experience, supporting world-class research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment for our staff.

Recognised as one of the UK’s Top 250 employers (Financial Times & Statista), we pride ourselves on being a place where colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to grow their careers while contributing to the success of our students and communities.

Our student demographic reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Birmingham itself, with a significant proportion of students from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and the majority of our home students coming from the West Midlands. This diversity is a strength, and it calls for a workforce that is equipped to challenge deficit narratives and thinking — those assumptions that position students from underrepresented groups as lacking rather than recognising their assets, strengths and potential.

By embracing this perspective, we aim to create an environment where all students and colleagues can thrive, and where our work contributes positively to the social, cultural and economic life of Birmingham and beyond.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Compliance Manager to join the School of Law and Social Sciences, leading the School’s regulatory compliance and monitoring activities for its ITT provision.

In this role, you will manage compliance processes and ensure adherence to Department for Education (DfE) ITT Quality Requirements and the Ofsted inspection framework. You will work closely with Professional Services, Academic Leads, Course Leads, Lead Mentors and School-based Partners to support high standards of regulatory compliance and successful outcomes for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) across the University’s ITT courses.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of School of Law and Social Sciences, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Yvonne Allen at Yvonne.Allen@bcu.ac.uk

Why not explore our campuses using our interactive map: Interactive Map | Birmingham City University

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to re-enter the scheme may do so and will be employed directly by the University.

Why work for us

Closing Date: 13 Sep 2026

Department: Management

Salary: £45,235 to £51,182 per annum
Permanent

We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes across our academic Schools. 

Join our Visiting Lecturer Pool for our Business School in the Department of Accountancy, Finance and Economics

As a Visiting Lecturer, you will contribute to a creative, forward-thinking environment where employability, industry engagement and entrepreneurial skills are embedded at the heart of our curriculum.

We are deeply committed to an inclusive and supportive learning community. Our ethos centres on recognising every learner’s individuality and nurturing their personal development. We welcome lecturers who share our passion for empowering students of all backgrounds to discover their strengths, refine their craft and achieve their full potential.

Join us in shaping the future talent, where expertise, ambition and opportunity come together. 

Candidates must upload a current CV and provide two supporting statements. It is essential that applicants address the following: 

• areas of expertise
• teaching and/or relevant professional experience

By applying to this vacancy, you will be joining our Visiting Lecturer recruitment pool. Visiting Lecturer roles are part‑time, fixed‑term positions, with hours agreed between you and the academic schools as required. Posts are paid hourly, with rates varying according to the nature of the work. 

When teaching opportunities arise that match your skills and experience, the academic schools will contact you directly to discuss them. Please note that contact is not guaranteed. 

The recruitment pool is refreshed annually. You will be invited to resubmit your details if you wish to remain in the pool for the following year. If you do not respond, your information will be deleted in line with our Data Protection Policy  

Closing Date: 03 Jun 2026

Department: Academic - Visiting Lecturers

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rates
The hourly rate for this role varies depending on the nature and level of teaching assigned. Specific rates will be confirmed when work is allocated.