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

The Estates and Facilities Department is seeking an experienced [Deputy Director of Estates] to provide strategic leadership across key estates and facilities services.

Working closely with the Estates and Facilities Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will support the delivery of the University’s strategic plan and ensure the estate is well managed, compliant and fit for the future.

The role will lead teams responsible for Hard FM, statutory compliance, space and asset management, planning, transport, maintenance, projects, property investment, CAD/Design, BIM and environmental management.

The postholder will also deputise for the Director of Estates and Facilities in their absence.

 Main Activities and Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development and delivery of the University’s Estates and Facilities strategy, including investment priorities, project planning and risk management.
2. Lead the development of medium- and long-term investment and maintenance strategies for buildings, infrastructure, external spaces, grounds and transport.
3. Lead and manage the estates, space planning and asset management teams, ensuring effective performance, communication and service delivery.
4. Work with Timetabling and Finance to improve the use of University space and ensure reliable space data is available to support planning and decision-making.
5. Manage budgets and financial performance, ensuring value for money and effective cost control.
6. Work with Procurement colleagues to ensure appropriate procurement processes are followed.
7. Work with senior colleagues across the University to improve services and ensure they meet the needs of staff, students and other users.
8. Provide effective leadership and management of staff, ensuring teams have the appropriate skills, resources and support to deliver their responsibilities.
9. Manage external service providers, including the outsourced Hard FM maintenance contractor, ensuring effective contract and performance management.
10. Lead the delivery of the University’s space management strategy, ensuring space is used effectively and supports learning, teaching, research and student experience.
11. Ensure all managed services meet statutory and regulatory requirements and work with Health and Safety colleagues to maintain safe buildings and facilities.
12. Support the Director in developing and delivering the University’s land and buildings asset management strategy, including property sales and acquisitions.
13. Undertake duties across the University estate and occasional travel as required. Some out-of-hours work and attendance at emergencies may be required. The postholder will also require an appropriate CSCS card to access live construction sites.
14. Deputise for the Director of Estates and Facilities in their absence.
15. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the line manager.

Essential Criteria

1. Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
2. Relevant professional qualification.
3. Significant senior-level experience in estates management within a large and complex organisation.
4. Significant experience of managing substantial budgets and financial planning.
5. Experience of strategic planning and delivering strategic objectives at senior management level.
6. Experience of leading and managing professional teams.
7. Experience of managing change and delivering improvements.
8. Excellent influencing, communication and consultative skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior colleagues.
9. Well organised and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience of Estates and Facilities services within the Higher Education sector.
2. Knowledge of land and property legislation and contracts.

Further Information

If you are interested in the opportunity to help shape the future of the University’s Estates and Facilities services, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Director of Estates and Facilities, Umesh Desai at umesh.desai@bcu.ac.uk

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. 

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Department: Management

Salary: £81,836 to £92,593 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 Growth, Enterprise and Engagement to lead Birmingham City University’s (BCU) Growth, Enterprise and Engagement directorate, driving income diversification, strategic partnerships and innovation to support the University’s Strategy 2030 ambitions.

In this role, you will shape and deliver the University’s growth into new markets, build high-value partnerships across industry, enterprise, the public sector and communities, and champion BCU’s regional leadership and influence, positioning the University and STEAMhouse as key drivers of innovation and prosperity across the West Midlands and beyond. You will lead a team of innovation and business development professionals, working closely with academic leaders and professional services colleagues to strengthen employer engagement, improve student employability, grow external income, support entrepreneurship and expand knowledge exchange activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the directorate’s strategy for growth, income diversification, enterprise and external engagement, with clear targets and measurable outcomes.
• Lead BCU’s regional engagement and representation through strategic bodies, partnerships and alliances spanning industry, enterprise, the public sector and communities, including the Knowledge Quarter, West Midlands Combined Authority, Birmingham City Council, University Alliances, City Partnership Board and West Midlands Growth Company, strengthening the University’s influence and contribution to regional growth and prosperity.
• Build and sustain high-value strategic partnerships with employers, businesses, regional government, civic and cultural organisations, universities and community partners, translating relationships into tangible institutional benefit.
• Position STEAMhouse, its innovation activities, products and services as a leading driver of business growth, innovation and regional prosperity, growing income through external funding, commercial products and services, occupancy and other opportunities to strengthen BCU’s knowledge exchange performance.
• Lead and develop teams delivering business development, innovation, knowledge exchange, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs), apprenticeships, entrepreneurship, consultancy and continuing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with academic and professional services leaders to embed employer partnerships into the curriculum, enhance student employability and deliver meaningful impact for businesses and communities.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience leading an enterprise, business development or external engagement function within a large, complex organisation.
• A strong track record of developing strategic relationships, securing partnerships and generating income through internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Experience leading and developing senior teams, providing strategic direction and delivering results through others.
• Strong understanding of the UK industrial landscape and experience working with key sectors to deliver innovation services and business growth.
• Experience supporting or delivering growth in areas such as business incubation, entrepreneurship and innovation services.
• Demonstrable ability to develop and deliver strategic plans, set targets and measure outcomes, impact and performance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional services leaders to translate strategic priorities into effective partnership activity.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the credibility to engage and build relationships across academic, business and public sector environments.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in or with the higher education sector.
• Understanding of the policy context for skills, innovation and economic growth.
• Experience leading institutional engagement with employers across multiple levels, disciplines and areas of activity.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to shape BCU’s growth ambitions, strengthen its partnerships and help drive prosperity, innovation and opportunity across the region and beyond, we would love to hear from you.

Informal queries regarding the role are very welcome and should be directed to Nelia Naude at nelia.naude@bcu.ac.uk.

Internal candidates are requested to follow the expression of interest process.

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: 26 Nov 2026

Department: Management

Salary: £92,593 to £104,762 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 Associate Director of Apprenticeship Development to lead the growth and development of Birmingham City University’s apprenticeship provision, working closely with academic Schools and Professional Services colleagues to support the University’s strategic ambitions.

In this role, you will drive significant and sustainable growth in apprenticeship student numbers and income, developing strategic employer partnerships and aligning BCU’s provision with local and regional workforce needs. You will lead a team of Business Development professionals, working with employers, academic colleagues and external stakeholders to develop new opportunities, expand higher and degree apprenticeships, and strengthen BCU’s contribution to the regional economy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a University-wide strategy for apprenticeship growth, increasing student recruitment, revenue and employer engagement across academic disciplines.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with public and private sector employers, identifying business opportunities, developing proposals and supporting employers to make effective use of apprenticeship levy funding.
• Lead and develop the Business Development team, setting targets, monitoring performance and ensuring delivery against agreed recruitment, income and growth objectives.
• Work collaboratively with academic Schools, apprenticeship leads, Marketing and other Professional Services colleagues to develop employer-responsive curricula, recruitment plans and learner pathways aligned with workforce needs.
• Use workforce intelligence and skills gap analysis to identify future demand and inform the development of apprenticeship provision.
• Ensure new apprenticeship programmes meet appropriate compliance and quality standards, including successful End-Point Assessment outcomes.
• Report on apprenticeship performance, income and impact to senior leaders and relevant committees.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience of sustainably growing apprenticeship provision, student numbers and revenue.
• Experience leading business development within a large, complex organisation, including managing teams and delivering results through others.
• A strong track record of developing strategic partnerships with public and private sector organisations to generate commercial income and business growth.
• Experience developing proposals and programmes of work in response to business needs, including competitive costings and commercial opportunities.
• Demonstrable success in meeting and exceeding performance targets, income targets and KPIs within challenging timescales.
• Experience of apprenticeship levy funding, apprenticeship sales targets and working with businesses to develop employment-focused curricula.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders and external partners.
• Strong strategic planning and target-setting skills, with a focus on measurable outcomes and impact.

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of workforce planning principles and their relationship to regional skills needs and Strategic Economic Plans.
• Knowledge of the UK policy and political frameworks relating to workforce development, higher education and apprenticeships.
• Understanding of higher education marketing and student recruitment.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead apprenticeship growth at BCU, develop impactful employer partnerships and help address the skills needs of businesses and communities across the region, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andy Aftelak, Dean of Academic Performance, at Andrew.Aftelak@bcu.ac.uk.

Internal candidates are requested to follow the expression of interest process.

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: 26 Nov 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 Associate Director of STEAMhouse Services to lead the development and growth of STEAMhouse’s entrepreneurship, incubation and business services at Birmingham City University (BCU).

In this role, you will drive student entrepreneurship, support emerging businesses and generate sustainable income through STEAMhouse products, services and workspace occupancy. You will lead the STEAM Futures and STEAM Growth teams, working in partnership with students, academic Schools, industry and colleagues across the Growth, Engagement and Enterprise Directorate to position STEAMhouse as a key driver of innovation, business growth and prosperity across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a strategy for STEAMhouse Services, supporting student entrepreneurs, business incubation and income generation through products, services and workspace occupancy.
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with businesses, industry, public sector organisations and community partners to support entrepreneurship, innovation and commercial growth.
• Set and deliver ambitious income and engagement targets across STEAMhouse products and services, consultancy, professional certification, lifelong learning and workspace membership, contributing to BCU’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) performance.
• Lead and develop the STEAM Futures and STEAM Growth teams, providing strategic direction and working collaboratively with academic Schools and professional services colleagues.
• Support the integration of entrepreneurship into the curriculum and extracurricular activities, helping to strengthen student enterprise and graduate employability.
• Build relationships with senior industry leaders and external stakeholders, promoting STEAMhouse and BCU as leading partners for business engagement, innovation and regional prosperity.

Essential Requirements

• Experience leading a business development or innovation services function, with an emphasis on internal entrepreneurship, within a large, complex organisation.
• A strong track record of developing strategic relationships, securing internal and external partnerships, and generating income.
• Experience managing teams and delivering results through others.
• Strong understanding of the UK industrial landscape and experience working with key sectors to deliver innovation services.
• Experience delivering or supporting growth in business incubation, entrepreneurship or innovation services.
• Demonstrable skills in strategic planning, target setting and delivering measurable outcomes and impact.
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional services leaders to translate strategic ambitions into effective partnerships and activity.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the credibility to engage effectively across academic, business and industry settings.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working in or with the higher education sector.
• Understanding of the policy context for skills, innovation and economic growth.
• Experience leading institutional engagement with employers across multiple levels and disciplines.

Further Information

If you are excited by the opportunity to grow STEAMhouse’s impact, support the next generation of entrepreneurs and help drive innovation, business growth and prosperity across the region, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andy Aftelak, Dean of Academic Performance, at Andrew.Aftelak@bcu.ac.uk.

Internal candidates are requested to follow the expression of interest process.

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: 26 Nov 2026

Department: Management

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

Based primarily at PBL Care in Birmingham, you will work with leading BCU academics and PBL’s operational team to develop and embed an AI-enabled platform and can transform how social-care services are planned, coordinated and monitored.

This Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) is co-funded by a grant from Innovate UK and PBL Care Limited. It is therefore essential you understand the fundamentals of the KTP collaboration between a UK business and a University works to deliver benefits for each (the company, the university, and the graduate) For more information please go to Home - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

The project will develop SMARTPBL, an operational-intelligence platform that integrates with PBL’s existing systems to improve workforce planning, care continuity, regulatory compliance and staff satisfaction. Its three core innovations are an intelligent geospatial carer-matching engine, a workforce retention and attrition-risk predictive model, and a domain-adapted NLP/LLM pipeline for converting care notes into structured and auditable intelligence. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a software/AI professional who wants to take ownership of a substantial real-world innovation project, combining applied AI, data engineering, software development, cybersecurity, user-centred design and organisational change in a regulated care environment.

Personal Training & Development Budget: 

The AI Software Engineer KTP Associate will have access to a wider range of benefits including a personal development budget of £4,000 to upskill during the project, alongside the wider KTP Associate training programme.

Location and Reporting:

The successful candidate will be employed by Birmingham City University and seconded to work full-time onsite at PBL Care Limited, at Benson House, 98-104 Lombard Street, Birmingham, B12 0QR. The Associate will deliver the 24-month KTP project in partnership with Birmingham City University and PBL Care Limited.

The Associate will be supervised and mentored by BCU’s Knowledge Base Lead and Academic Supervisors and by PBL’s Company Supervisor.

PBL Care Limited:

PBL Care Limited is a CQC-regulated social-care provider delivering adult domiciliary care, children’s homecare, NHS/ICB-commissioned services and supported-living provision across the West Midlands. PBL Care is seeking to strengthen its digital and analytical capability so it can scale safely, improve workforce stability, strengthen regulatory performance and deliver consistently high-quality care. For more information, please visit: www.pblcare.com.

The successful candidate will have full access to Birmingham City University’s resources such as offices, labs, and library to complete the KTP project (a project workplan written with KPIs and outcome deliverables has been written)

The role requires close collaboration with senior management, care coordinators, carers, technical staff and BCU academics, with a strong emphasis on knowledge transfer and embedding sustainable in-house capability.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead requirements elicitation, feasibility analysis and technical planning for SMARTPBL
• Design the secure, modular platform architecture, data layer, APIs, dashboards and user interfaces
• Develop the geospatial intelligent matching and dynamic replanning capability
• Develop ML models for workforce retention and attrition-risk prediction
• Develop and validate a domain-adapted NLP/LLM pipeline for care notes and risk/quality intelligence
• Implement cybersecurity, access control, secure communications and GDPR-aligned data-protection measures
• Build and integrate the web and mobile solution with PBL's existing systems and cloud/data services
• Plan and conduct unit, integration, security and user-acceptance testing and support production deployment
• Train and mentor PBL staff, produce technical/user/helpdesk documentation, and embed sustainable internal capability
• Support project reporting, impact evaluation, publications, dissemination and commercial exploitation planning

Skills and Experience:

You should hold at least a 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering or a closely related discipline. A relevant Master's degree is advantageous.

Essential:

• Strong software-development skills and experience building data-driven systems
• Applied machine-learning and data-analytics capability, including predictive modelling and/or optimisation
• Knowledge or experience of NLP/LLMs and unstructured-text processing
• Experience with databases, APIs and systems integration
• Experience of cloud-hosted platforms or application architectures
• Understanding of cybersecurity, access control, secure communications and data-protection principles
• Web and/or mobile application development experience
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-engagement, problem-solving and project-delivery skills
• Ability to work independently, manage change, take ownership of deliverables and operate effectively in a regulated environment

Desirable:

• Approximately two years' relevant software-development/applied-AI experience
• Experience integrating or adapting open-source LLMs and practical NLP solutions
• Experience of GIS/routing/scheduling optimisation or workforce analytics
• Experience of Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
• Experience in social care, healthcare, digital health or another regulated/sensitive-data sector
• Knowledge of explainable AI, human-in-the-loop approaches, fairness/bias monitoring and responsible AI
• Academic acumen to contribute to technical reports, publications, conference outputs and training materials

Personal Skills:

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and able to take a proactive role in delivering the proposal's work plan successfully
• Practical interpersonal skills to establish good working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and industrial partners
• Excellent communication skills to express ideas adequately and articulate complicated matters between the academics and the company project team members either orally or in writing
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and computational skills, along with being adept at applying knowledge to commercial projects, driving value and making an impact where possible
• Strong project management skills

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check with barred list checks for both children and adults in accordance with the safeguarding requirements of PBL Care.

For further information, please contact Dr Faisal Saeed faisal.saeed@bcu.ac.uk or Prof Abdel-Rahman Tawil abdel-rahman.tawil@bcu.ac.uk 

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9th December 2026 

Closing Date: 22 Nov 2026

Department: Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)

Salary: £38,000 to £42,000

We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes within the Department of Education and Initial Teacher Training.

The School of Law and Social Sciences brings together a diverse range of disciplines dedicated to improving lives, supporting communities and developing future professionals. Through excellence in teaching, research and external engagement, the School provides an inclusive and collaborative environment that promotes innovation, social impact and student success.

The Department of Education and Initial Teacher Training has a long and established history of preparing educators, teachers and education professionals. Our practice-led portfolio is designed to meet the needs of contemporary education settings and is informed by strong partnerships with schools, colleges, early years providers and community organisations.

Our courses reflect current educational priorities and emerging developments across areas such as:

Students learn in specialist teaching and learning environments within the Benjamin Zephaniah Building at our City Centre Campus, supported by facilities designed to enhance professional learning and development. Placement opportunities form an integral part of our provision, enabling students to gain valuable experience across schools, early years settings, children's services, community organisations and other educational environments.

The Department maintains extensive partnerships with schools and educational organisations across the Midlands, ensuring our teaching remains aligned with professional standards, sector developments and the evolving needs of children, young people and families. Through these collaborations, we support students in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence required for successful careers in education and related professions.

We welcome Visiting Lecturers who can bring professional expertise, educational insight and practice-informed teaching to inspire students and support the development of the next generation of teachers, educators and professionals working with children, young people and families.

Current Areas of Interest

While applications are welcomed across all areas of Education and Initial Teacher Training, we are particularly interested in hearing from experienced practitioners with expertise in:

Applicants with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience supporting trainee teachers are especially encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Visiting Lecturers support teaching, learning and assessment activities on a flexible basis according to departmental requirements. Duties may include:

Specific responsibilities will vary depending on subject specialism and departmental requirements.

Person Specification

We are seeking applicants with relevant academic, professional and/or teaching experience within one or more areas of Education and Teacher Training.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

For some opportunities, applicants may be required to hold:

Application Process

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

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 Department 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 Department 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 the University's Data Protection Policy.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome and should be directed to Louise Wiley Louise.Wiley@bcu.ac.uk

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

Closing Date: 29 Sep 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.

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 School of Arts in the Department of Fashion and Jewellery

We are seeking to recruit a pool of Visiting Lecturers who can contribute to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department of Fashion and Jewellery.

The Department of Fashion and Jewellery is internationally recognised for its excellence in creative education and professional practice. Located within the School of Arts, the Department has a long-standing reputation for nurturing innovative designers, makers and creative entrepreneurs who go on to shape the future of the global fashion, textiles and jewellery and accessories industries.

Our courses are built around contemporary industry, enabling students to develop creative, technical and professional skills through live projects, industry collaborations and practice-based learning. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in areas including:

Students benefit from access to specialist studios, workshops and industry-standard equipment, supporting a wide range of traditional and emerging creative practices. The Department maintains strong relationships with leading fashion and jewellery brands, manufacturers, retailers, independent designers and professional bodies, ensuring that teaching reflects current industry trends, technological developments and professional expectations.

We welcome applications from individuals who can bring specialist expertise, commercial insight and practice-informed teaching to support student learning and help prepare graduates for successful careers across the fashion, textiles and jewellery sectors.

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  

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome and should be directed to Alison Rapsey at Alison.Rapsey@bcu.ac.uk

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Department: Academic - Visiting Lecturers

Salary: Competitive Hourly Rates

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

The School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering brings together applied disciplines across Architecture, the Built Environment, Computer Science and Engineering, working closely with industry to ensure our teaching reflects real-world practice. 

Join our Visiting Lecturer Pool for our School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Department of Computer Science

Within the Department of Computer Science, we deliver practice led courses in areas such as:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
• Software Engineering
• Games Development
• Cloud Computing
• Data Science

Students learn in industry standard environments, including specialist labs in Millennium Point and the £70 million STEAMhouse facility, both designed to support technical innovation and collaborative problem solving. Our strong partnerships with organisations such as Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Juniper and TIGA help ensure our curriculum remains aligned with current technologies and professional expectations.

We welcome Visiting Lecturers who can bring technical subject expertise, experience with industry standard tools and applied computing or engineering practice to help prepare graduates for the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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 

Further Information

Applicants are welcome to contact Matthew Randall at Mathew.Randall@bcu.ac.uk with any queries about the post.

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

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

Closing Date: 29 Jul 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.

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 School of Architecture, Built Environment, Computing, and Engineering - Department of Architecture and Built Environment

The Department of Architecture and the Built Environment delivers a practice-led portfolio shaped by the needs of the contemporary architecture, construction, design and development sectors. Formed through the convergence of the Birmingham School of Architecture and Design and the College of the Built Environment, the Department represents more than a structural change—it is a bold re-founding of architectural and built environment education.

Our vision is to create a Place of Praxis, where spatial, technical and environmental design are understood as forms of agency. We believe the built environment is never neutral: every drawing, detail, material choice, policy and proposal has ethical, social and environmental consequences. Through teaching that connects research, professional practice and critical inquiry, we encourage students to see design as an instrument for positive social and environmental transformation.

Our courses span:

• Architecture 
• Architectural Technology 
• Building Surveying 
• Construction Management 
• Quantity Surveying 
• Property Development 

Students learn in specialist studio spaces, digital design environments and technical workshops, supported by industry-standard software, modelling technologies and facilities across Millennium Point and our city-centre campus. Strong partnerships with architectural practices, construction firms, surveying consultancies and professional bodies ensure our teaching reflects contemporary industry expectations, evolving regulatory frameworks and sustainable design priorities.

We welcome Visiting Lecturers who can bring current professional expertise, sector insight and practice-informed teaching to our programmes. As part of a forward-looking academic community, you will contribute to teaching that combines technical excellence with critical design thinking, preparing students to engage ethically, creatively and confidently with the evolving built environment professions.

We value intellectually rigorous learning, meaningful engagement with professional practice and an inclusive educational culture that supports student wellbeing alongside academic achievement. Visiting Lecturers play an important role in helping students develop the knowledge, skills and critical perspectives needed to shape a more equitable, sustainable and imaginative built environment.

Person Specification

You will demonstrate:

• Current professional expertise and experience relevant to your discipline. 
• The ability to deliver engaging, practice-informed teaching that connects academic learning with contemporary professional practice. 
• A commitment to fostering intellectually challenging, inclusive and supportive learning environments. 
• Considered and fair student support, recognising that academic quality is strengthened by a respectful, supportive and professional studio culture. 
• An understanding of the ethical, social and environmental responsibilities of the built environment professions and a commitment to preparing students for thoughtful, responsible practice.

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  

Further Information

Applicants are welcome to contact Paul Laylock at Paul.Laycock@bcu.ac.uk with any queries about the post.

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

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

Closing Date: 17 Jul 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.

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  

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

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.

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 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - Music

Located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Birmingham, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers an inspiring portfolio of Music and Acting programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside our renowned Junior Conservatoire for talented young musicians — all housed within our state-of-the-art £57 million facilities. 

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. You will play a key role in equipping the next generation of performers, practitioners and creators with the confidence and expertise to build successful, sustainable careers. An intending Principal Study tutor at RBC will usually be professionally active in the domains of Music and/or Theatre, with an established or growing international reputation in their field as a performer, practitioner and/or creative artist.  

We are deeply committed to an inclusive and supportive learning community. Our ethos centres on recognising every learner’s individuality and nurturing their artistic and 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 of creative 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  

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome and should be directed to conservatoire.vpoffice@bcu.ac.uk 

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

Closing Date: 13 Feb 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.

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 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - Acting

Located in the vibrant and culturally rich city of Birmingham, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers an inspiring portfolio of Music and Acting programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, alongside our renowned Junior Conservatoire for talented young musicians — all housed within our state-of-the-art £57 million facilities. 

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. You will play a key role in equipping the next generation of performers, practitioners and creators with the confidence and expertise to build successful, sustainable careers. An intending Principal Study tutor at RBC will usually be professionally active in the domains of Music and/or Theatre, with an established or growing international reputation in their field as a performer, practitioner and/or creative artist.  

We are deeply committed to an inclusive and supportive learning community. Our ethos centres on recognising every learner’s individuality and nurturing their artistic and 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 of creative 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  

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are welcome and should be directed to conservatoire.vpoffice@bcu.ac.uk

Please note any new engagement as a Visiting Lecturer, appointed from 2 November 2026, will normally be employed through our subsidiary company, BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University and eligible for membership of the BCU Support Services Retirement Plan only.

Closing Date: 13 Feb 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.