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.

Role Summary

Birmingham City University is a large and diverse place to study right in the heart of the city and we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Events Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for someone with a background in events, who is passionate, detail orientated and organised to slot into our innovative and forward-thinking team.

Support the work of a team that oversees in-person and virtual events to promote BCU to prospective students, alongside supporting with off campus engagement at higher education recruitment fairs. The role may also include involvement with other events throughout the year, notably student recruitment activities such as Clearing operations.

Support the planning and delivery of the University’s corporate recruitment events – Open Days, Offer Holder Days, campus tours and postgraduate events, including liaising with internal Schools, departments and external organisations as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

1. Schedule and coordinate events including making bookings, liaising with event organisers, contributors and attendees to ensure details of events are clearly understood and communicated.
2. Provide general support, trouble shooting and assistance to help with 'on-the-day' issues and ensure events run smoothly as directed by the Recruitment Events Manager.
3. Work with a range ofof internal and external stakeholders involved in major university recruitment events and liaise with them where directed by the Recruitment Events Manager or Officers.
4. Deliver high-quality support for off campus events, including UCAS, WhatUni and postgraduate fairs.
5. Support the Recruitment Events Manager and Officers to ensure that multiple, often large scale, activities and events are able to run simultaneously, prioritising appropriately, and managing workload.
6. Helping to ensure the necessary staffing levels of student ambassadors for events organised.
7. Aid the Student Ambassador Co-ordinator to plan and carry out the training and supervising of student ambassadors in advance of and during events.
8. Working with Marketing colleagues to ensure that all delivered material is of a consistently high standard.
9. Assist in ensuring the effective delivery of virtual and hybrid events, including for international audiences.
10. Assist in ensuring the effective delivery of business critical Student Recruitment activities, such as Clearing.
11. Ensure that appropriate risk management processes are operational within own areas of responsibility.
12. Any other duties commensurate with the post as required by the Recruitment Events Manager.
13. Assist and support the wide range of activities undertaken within the Department in support of student recruitment, including open days, offer holder days, business/community events, Clearing and the production of marketing collateral.

Further Information

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

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Leah Pemberton at Leah.Pemberton@bcu.ac.uk

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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: 27 Sep 2026

Department: Admin/Support Service

Salary: £28,995 to £32,006 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 experienced project manager to manage the institutional implementation of the University’s Retention of Assessed Work Policy, ensuring compliance with the Office for Students (OfS) requirements relating to the retention and retrieval of assessed work.

Working on behalf of the Director of Quality Assurance and Enhancement, the postholder will manage the timely delivery of the project through to completion by coordinating academic and professional service stakeholders, developing institutional processes, supporting the implementation of technical solutions, embedding governance and audit arrangements, and ensuring sustainable compliance across all areas of the university.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term position operating on a pro rata basis of 18.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Department: Management

Salary: £45,235 to £51,182 per annum
12 Months Fixed Term / Part Time (0.5 FTE)

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 Strategic People Partner to join our People Partnering Team, supporting the delivery of high-quality services across the University.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the University. Working as an integral member of the Senior People Partnering Team, you will proactively identify, plan, and meet workforce needs through a coaching and facilitative approach, directly contributing to the delivery of the University’s strategic objectives.

You will be an experienced Strategic People Partner with a genuine passion for people, service excellence, and transformational change. With a strong grasp of the full range of people management practices, you will bring a holistic understanding of the business partnering function and the processes and policies that underpin effective and strategic people engagement.

You will have:

• Proven experience advising and consulting with senior leaders.
• Excellent people management and relationship-building skills.
• The confidence and communication skills to influence, challenge, and support senior stakeholders.
• A creative mindset, seeing opportunities in every challenge.
• A collaborative, open and honest approach that builds trust.
• The courage to offer high challenge and high support, always aligned with the University’s values and mission.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirements

Further Information

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking university that values innovation, diversity, and continuous development. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and this role offers the chance to make a real and lasting impact.

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of People Partnering Team, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that candidates who have been unsuccessful for the same role within the last six months may not normally be reconsidered. We encourage applicants to reapply when they have gained additional skills, qualifications, or experience relevant to the role.

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Candidates who are successful at the initial longlisting stage will be invited to an informal conversation as part of the recruitment process, before progressing to formal shortlisting. These conversations are expected to take place during the week commencing 21 September 2026.

Formal interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on 29 September 2026.

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: 15 Sep 2026

Department: Management

Salary: £52,462 to £60,842 per annum
In addition to the advertised salary, this role attracts a non-contractual market supplement of £5,247 per annum.