We are seeking an experienced visa compliance professional to lead the strategic and operational management of Aston University’s Student Sponsor Licence. You will provide expert institutional advice, ensure compliance with Home Office requirements and assist the team responsible for applicant credibility, CAS issuance and on-course monitoring. 

What you will do 

• Lead the University’s Student Sponsor Licence compliance activity and maintain readiness for Home Office scrutiny and audit. 
• Oversee compliant delivery across CAS issuance, student enrolment, record keeping, on-course monitoring and UKVI reporting. 
• Advise senior colleagues on complex compliance matters, develop effective policies and procedures, and manage and develop the Visa Compliance Team. 
• Use data, sector intelligence and strong cross-University relationships to identify risk and drive continuous improvement. 

What we are looking for 

• Substantial experience of leading student visa compliance in a medium or large UK university. 
• Expert knowledge of immigration rules and Home Office requirements relating to Student Sponsorship. 
• Proven ability working in a fast paced, challenging setting and ability to manage complex cases, interpret regulatory change and translate requirements into clear operational practice. 
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and build a high-performing team. 

Further information 

Regular on-campus engagement is required. The successful candidate must be capable of acting as Home Office Key Personnel, Key Contact and Level 1 User, and must maintain this capability throughout their appointment. 

If you have the expertise, judgement and leadership skills to shape a high-quality visa compliance service, we would welcome your application. 

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 04 April 2024. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 13 Oct 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum

The Clinical Fellow will be responsible for carrying out teaching activities within Degree Apprenticeship and Undergraduate programmes and for maintaining and advancing their own and their subject’s scholarly and professional capabilities. The Clinical Fellow will actively promote the programme by establishing and maintaining memberships, links and partnerships with academic, industry and professional communities. They will be expected to work collaboratively and collegiately with fellow academics within the teaching team, and to update colleagues and students on developments in their subject area, particularly in relation to practice and professional expectations and requirements. 

 We are seeking an experienced GOC-registrant with relevant qualifications and substantial experience in dispensing optics and professional practice. You will have excellent knowledge of contemporary optical practice and the ability to translate professional expertise into engaging, inclusive teaching and learning. Experience of curriculum development, assessment, student supervision and supporting student outcomes is desirable, alongside an understanding of professional body requirements and quality assurance. You will demonstrate strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with students, colleagues, professional bodies and external partners. A commitment to scholarship, continuing professional development, equality, diversity and inclusion is essential.

 What we offer:

Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. 

Excellent training and development opportunities. 

A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.

Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers

Great family friendly policies

On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available

 This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum (pro-rata)

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to Boots Opticians by improving the accuracy and consistency of triage, enabling patients to spend the appropriate amount of time with their Optometrist based on their clinical requirements. Please read the job description to find out more about what your role will entail. 

 What you will gain:

• The opportunity to lead a strategically important business project, gain hands-on experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team, work at the interface between world-leading academic research and commercial innovation, and deliver real impact. 
• Work closely with world-leading researchers in Clinical Vision Science and Artificial Intelligence at Aston University to transfer state-of-the-art research knowledge into a leading UK business
• Professional mentoring from both academic and business supervisors as well as Innovate UK experts.  
• Access a personal development budget of £2,000 a year to build further skills relevant to your future career

To deliver this project successfully, we are seeking an associate with a strong blend of technical expertise and professional attributes tailored to the unique challenges of scaling explainable AI-enabled triage within a clinical retail setting. You will work closely with senior University academics and company leaders on a commercial project, applying the latest research to achieve both commercial impact and positive healthcare outcomes.
 
What we are looking for:

Skills/ experience required for this exciting role include:

Essential

• Postgraduate degree (MSc) in computer science, AI, or similar.
• Demonstrable competence in machine learning, medical image or signal analysis, data engineering, and healthcare data governance. 
• Adept at developing/validating AI algorithms, and adhering to regulatory and privacy standards.

 Desirable:

• PhD in Computer Science, AI or similar. 
• Prior work on explainable AI solutions, human-computer interface design (healthcare), or integrating automated systems into clinical workflows. 
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records and their regulatory governance
• Usability testing, bias auditing, and familiarity with data protection requirements in healthcare (such as DPIA processes).
• Experience in applying machine learning or AI to at least two different data modalities (e.g., medical imaging, clinical text, structured/tabular healthcare data, or time-series data), with an interest in developing multimodal AI systems for clinical decision support.

Attributes:

• Project management aptitude, effective communication with multi-disciplinary stakeholders, creative problem-solving, and ability to adapt to evolving project needs. 
• A collaborative mindset is key, given the need for translational thinking and co-development with both academic and business partners.
• Able to articulate business problems, logical solutions and impactful outcomes
• Team player who works productively across locations and disciplines.
• Proactive learner who makes the most of development opportunities. 

 Additional Benefits and support:

• £2000 per annum (total £5k for the duration of the project) for personal and professional development for the duration of the project
• Annual leave (25 days p/a)
• Professional support and mentorship
• Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing 

 Career prospects: 

KTP Associates lead strategic projects, bridging the academic and business worlds, which can enhance and fast-track their career. You will benefit from expert coaching and mentoring and over 60% of KTP associates are offered employment by their host companies at the end of the KTP.

 This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Boots Opticians Professional Services Ltd and Innovate UK. KTPs are collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation by linking businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by skilled graduates. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

 Aston University: You will work in a project team with Prof Leon Davies (Optometry) and Dr Hassan Aqeel Khan (Computer Science) from Aston University and Senior Team members at Boots Opticians Professional Services with further support from an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Adviser.

The Business Partner: Boots Opticians is a leading UK optical retailer and healthcare provider operating over 500 optical practices nationwide. It offers NHS and private eye tests, aftercare and a wide range of clinical eye health services in addition to its retail sales of spectacles, sunglasses, contact lenses, and other eye-health related products. It prides itself on providing expert guidance and customer service for all things eye-health related and is part of the Boots group of companies- the UK’s largest health and beauty retailer.  

Location: You will be based predominantly at Boots in Nottingham with regular visits to other Boots sites. You will also have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. The nature of the project requires regular face-to-face engagement; therefore, applicants should be based within a commutable distance of the work location.

 To learn more about this role it is essential you refer to the Job Description documents. For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Hassan Aqeel Khan e-mail: h.khan54@aston.ac.uk 

If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/ 

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities. See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 per annum

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership, between Aston University and Genie UK Limited, offers an opportunity to oversee the development of an advanced AI-driven predictive and prescriptive maintenance system for Genie’s lifting equipment. The project focuses on connected, partially connected, and non-connected machines, transforming telematics, onboard sensor data, and historical maintenance data into actionable maintenance intelligence within Genie’s LiftConnect platform. You will contribute to a sector-leading project, with responsibilities that include developing intelligent data-quality agents, predictive models that can transfer across machine families, prescriptive decision support, operational dashboards, and ensuring the delivery of methodologies, documentation, training, and workshops needed to integrate the solution into the business.

What you will gain:

You will manage a strategic project of direct importance to the business. The role provides experience in developing a minimum viable product, collaborating with subject matter experts from service, project management, organisational change, parts, data, telematics, and commercial teams, and contributing to the launch of a new predictive maintenance service. You will receive day-to-day guidance from business and academic supervisors, along with access to Aston’s KTP Associate network, and a dedicated personal development budget to support your professional growth throughout the project.

What we are looking for:

You should be educated to PhD level in a relevant field such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Data Science, Control Engineering, or a related subject, and you should be able to demonstrate project experience in a technically demanding area. Skills and experience required for this exciting role include:

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in software tools for data analysis, such as SQL, Power BI, and cloud-based analytics environments
• Feature extraction and time-series analysis
• Probabilistic prediction techniques using scalable Python-based development environments such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Cloud-native machine learning and MLOps environments such as AWS SageMaker
• Small or large language model development with retrieval-augmented generation

Desirable:

• Industrial analytics or predictive maintenance
• Knowledge of construction-related industries and market drivers
• Commercial awareness to connect technical development with business impact, budget awareness, and resource management

Attributes:

Strong research capability and the motivation to guide a technically complex project. Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at various levels of technical knowledge and explain complex concepts clearly. Effective project and time management skills to facilitate a staged implementation. Ability to transform complex modelling work into deployable industrial solutions.

Additional Benefits and Support:

£2000 per annum for personal and professional development for the duration of the project

Annual leave (25 days p/a)

Professional support and mentorship

Mental health and wellbeing support: Aston Wellbeing

Career prospects:

KTP Associates manage strategic projects, bridging the academic and business worlds, which can enhance and fast-track their careers. You will also benefit from expert coaching and mentoring. 60% of our KTP associates are offered employment by their host companies at the end of the KTP.

About this role: 

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership, between Aston University and Genie UK Limited, gives you the chance to lead the development of an advanced AI-driven predictive and prescriptive maintenance system for Genie’s lifting equipment. The project focuses on connected, partially connected and non-connected machines, turning telematics, onboard sensor data and historical maintenance data into actionable maintenance intelligence within Genie’s LiftConnect platform. You will work on a sector-leading project, with responsibility for developing intelligent data-quality agents, predictive models that can transfer across machine families, prescriptive decision support, operational dashboards and ensure delivery of methodologies, documentation, training and workshops needed to embed the solution in the business.

What you will gain:

You will lead a strategic project of direct strategic and commercial importance to the business. The role offers experience of developing a minimum viable product, working with subject matter experts from service, project management, organisational change, parts, data, telematics and commercial teams, and contributing to the launch of a new predictive maintenance service. You will receive day-to-day guidance from business and academic 

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Genie UK Limited and Innovate UK. KTPs are collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation by linking businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by skilled graduates. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

Aston University: You will work in a project team with Prof Abdul Sadka and Dr Chao Liu from Aston University and the Senior Management Team at Genie UK with further support from an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Adviser.

The Business Partner: Genie is a world-leading manufacturer of equipment that solves customers’ aerial worksite challenges with five decades of industry leadership. It has a global presence supplying and maintaining a range of lifting equipment solutions from boom and scissor lifts to portable aerial work platforms. Its UK location is focussed on after-care, and this project offers the opportunity to play a leading role in a strategically important project for data-led aftermarket services.  

Location: The Business Partner operates a hybrid working model but you will be based predominantly at Genie UK’s premises in Grantham. You will also have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to key clients may also be required. Therefore, you must live within a commutable distance.

To learn more about this role it is essential you refer to the Job Description documents. For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Chao Liu e-mail: c.liu16@aston.ac.uk. 

If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/ 

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan . We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

Please visit our website https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx for further information and to apply online.  

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 depending on experience plus £2000 per annum personal development budget

You will have proven experience in a similar office-based administration role, preferably within student recruitment, marketing or student support . You will have excellent IT, communication and organisational skills and experience of using SITS or a similar student records system. The ability to work flexibly as part of a multi-functional team and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at various levels is essential. Experience of PGR admissions would be desirable.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.

See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 08 Oct 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636 per annum

The successful applicant on this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project will develop and embed an in-house cyber security compliance capability at G&O Springs, equipping the business to meet NIST SP 800-171, CMMC readiness requirements and ISO 27001 expectations across both office and factory environments.  

You will work within G&O Springs, collaborating with senior management, IT, engineering and production teams to map information flows, design priority controls, and build the governance routines the business needs to pursue US & UK defence and aerospace supply-chain opportunities.

What you will gain:

Develop and implement advanced cybersecurity and digital resilience frameworks (including ISO 27001 and NIST 800-171) within a live aerospace and defence manufacturing environment

Gain hands-on experience embedding governance, risk management, incident response and continuous improvement processes across complex digital and operational systems

Work within a high-growth SME supplying major aerospace and defence organisations, contributing to strategic capability development and market expansion

Contribute to establishing a permanent in-house cybersecurity capability that supports access to high-value, security-critical programmes and international markets 

Collaborate closely with leading experts from Aston University and the Manufacturing Technology Centre, benefiting from academic supervision and industry mentoring

This KTP offers a unique opportunity for an individual keen to lead and deliver strategic business change. You will work closely with senior University academics and company leadership to apply cutting-edge cybersecurity and digital resilience practices, embedding them into real-world operations to drive sustainable growth and long-term competitive advantage. 
  
What we are looking for:

Skills/ experience required for this exciting role include:

Essential

• A minimum master’s degree in information security, Cyber Security, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstratable advanced theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of secure systems, risk management, and cyber resilience.
• Strong analytical and research capability, supported by effective project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven competence in policy development, quality assurance, process mapping, and gap analysis against recognised information security frameworks (including ISO 27001 and NIST).
• Experience within an industrial setting or with policy/process development in compliance-focused environments is highly desirable.

Desirable:

• Relevant professional certifications or accreditations in cyber security, information security, risk, governance, compliance, or change management (e.g. CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Implementer, or equivalent).
• Experience with Operational Technology/Manufacturing and Cyber security.
• Attributes:
• Analytical thinker who can solve complex problems 
• Able to articulate business and technical problems, logical solutions and impactful outcomes 
• Team player who works productively across locations and disciplines 
• Adaptable and comfortable in a hybrid work setting (office-based with travel) 
• Proactive learner who makes the most of development opportunities 
• Communicates well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

Additional Benefits and support:

• £2000 per annum for personal and professional development for the duration of the project
• Annual leave (26 days p/a)
• 4 Day Working Week (Monday to Thursday) hybrid working arrangement
• Professional support and mentorship
• Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing 

Career prospects:

KTP Associates lead strategic projects, bridging the academic and business worlds, which can enhance and fast-track their career with ownership of a multi year strategic project working with and learning from senior business leadership. You will benefit from expert coaching and mentoring. 60% of KTP associates are offered employment by their host companies at the end of the KTP.

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by G&O Springs and Innovate UK. KTPs are collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation by linking businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by skilled graduates. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp 

Aston University: You will work in a project team with Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy and Prof. Joshua Ignatius from Aston University, Manufacturing Technology Centre experts, and the senior team members at G&O Springs with further support from an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Adviser.

The Business Partner: G & O Springs is a precision spring manufacturer for Aerospace and safety critical applications. A family-owned business with a strong set of values, G & O Springs’ mission is to provide industry-leading products and services to international safety-critical OEMs while embracing environmental and social responsibility. This is an exciting time to work with this growing, innovative company. 

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC): This collaborative project is supported by colleagues from the MTC who will support with the practical implications of implementing cyber-security solutions, ensuring solutions developed work in practice and minimise business disruption.

Location: You will have a hybrid working arrangement, based predominantly at G&O in Redditch. You will also have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Due to the nature of the project, candidates are required to reside within a commutable distance of G&O Springs.

To learn more about this role it is essential you refer to the Job Description documents. For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy e-mail: a.chinnaswamy@aston.ac.uk 

If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan . We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

Please visit our website https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx for further information and to apply online.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. 

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent 

It is an Innovate UK requirement that candidates hold a visa or immigration permission to cover the full duration of the contract. The successful candidate is therefore expected to apply for a visa as necessary in line with their contract duration.

Closing Date: 11 Oct 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £41,000 per annum

What you will gain: You will lead a high-value strategic project with direct business impact while working across both academic and industrial settings. You will benefit from academic and business mentoring, expert input in digital transformation, operations and information systems, and £2,000 per annum for personal and professional development for the duration of the project.

What we are looking for:

Skills/ experience required for this exciting role include:

Essential

You should hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree and a Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Systems, or an Operations-related discipline, with a strong grounding in data, systems, or operational excellence. 

• You should bring evidence of delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, or data visibility
• Experience of working collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience in digitalising workflows, improving operational processes, or implementing business systems. 
• You should also have an understanding of quality improvement within manufacturing or engineering sectors
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across technical and operational teams, and an understanding of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies.

Desirable

We are interested in candidates with strong analytical capability and experience in process mapping, digital transformation, or systems implementation. 

• Knowledge of quality management systems, particularly AS9100 or ISO standards within regulated engineering sectors such as aerospace, would be valuable.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems, workflow automation, or digital integration tools would also strengthen your application, as would the ability to capture and formalise tacit knowledge into structured, repeatable processes and exposure to change management or cultural transformation initiatives.

Attributes

You should be highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage complex, multi-stream project. The role also requires highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to support an organisational transformation programme and to work effectively with staff across quality, production, sales and wider business functions.

Additional Benefits and support:

• Up to £4,000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project
• Annual leave (25 days p/a)
• Professional support and mentorship
• Mental Health and wellbeing support: https://www.aston.ac.uk/staff-public/hr/Benefits-and-Rewards/health-wellbeing 

Career prospects: 

KTP Associates lead strategic projects, bridging the academic and business worlds, which can enhance and fast-track their career. You will also benefit from expert coaching and mentoring. 60% of our KTP associates are offered employment by their host companies at the end of the KTP.

This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Precision Ceramics Ltd and Innovate UK. KTPs are collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation by linking businesses with the UK's world class knowledge bases to deliver innovation projects led by skilled graduates. It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: www.aston.ac.uk/ktp

Aston University: You will work in a project team with Dr Gajanan Panchal and Dr Victoria Uren from Aston University and the Senior Management Team at Precision Ceramics with further support from an Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Adviser.

The Business Partner:  Precision Ceramics Limited manufactures custom technical ceramic solutions and provides a broad range of ceramic materials and ultra-precise machining services for rapid manufacture of custom components to client design and specification across sectors such as aerospace, electronics, medical, semiconductor and nuclear. It serves major companies including BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, GE. Working with Precision Ceramics offers the chance to help shape an established business that is targeting growth in regulated sectors through AS9100 certification.

Location: You will be based predominantly at Precision Ceramics Limited, 86 Lower Tower Street, Birmingham, B19 3PA and should be based within commutable distance of the business. You will also have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to key clients may also be required.

To learn more about this role it is essential you refer to the Job Description documents. For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Gajanan Panchal at g.panchal@aston.ac.uk 

Please apply online via the How to apply link on Aston University’s vacancies page: https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx. Please note CVs are not accepted as application method.

If you think this isn’t the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: https://www.ktp-uk.org/jobs/ 

Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter http://www.ecu.ac.uk/equality-charter-marks/athena-swan . We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere.

Please visit our website https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx for further information and to apply online.  

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities.

See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

It is an Innovate UK requirement that candidates hold a visa or immigration permission to cover the full duration of the contract. The successful candidate is therefore expected to apply for a visa as necessary in line with their contract duration.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Unit: Teaching & Research

Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 per annum

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated person with an attention to detail to join a busy Maintenance & Engineering Team within the Estates and Capital Developments department at Aston University. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor the successful candidate will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on primarily the electrical services at the Aston University Birmingham City Centre campus and Recreation Centre in Walsall. The role is electrical in nature, responding to radio calls for tripped circuits and failed lighting as well as carry out minor installation works and preventative maintenance. 

The successful applicant will need to be at least level 3 qualified electrician, 18^th Edition is preferable or will need to be obtained during the first 6 months of joining. 

Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills. Accuracy, attention to detail and high level of organisation are a prerequisite. A strong customer service focus is essential, along with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal contacts at various levels. 

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

For an informal discussions please contact; William Millar – Maintenance Supervisor – 0121 204 4230 or 07825592577 (between hours of 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday)

 This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Unit: Campus Support

Salary: £27,319 to £29,588 per annum

 Your contribution to Aston's mission of delivering exploitable research and employable graduates will be to assist the Careers and Placements department's strategic aim of maximising positive graduate outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on employer engagement. 

 This role within the Placement Employer Engagement team presents an exciting opportunity to develop employer relationships that create meaningful employment opportunities for Aston students. The primary focus of the Employer Engagement Officer (Student Employment) will be to generate paid, flexible employment opportunities that students can undertake alongside their studies, supporting student success, retention and employability. The postholder will also work with employers to identify volunteering opportunities that complement students' personal and professional development, alongside wider internship, placement, postgraduate and graduate opportunities where appropriate. 

 To support the delivery of team objectives and positive outcomes for students, the postholder will work collaboratively across the Careers and Placements department to develop employer partnerships, assist employer recruitment needs and ensure that employer engagement activity reflects the needs and aspirations of Aston's diverse student community.

 What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 04 April 2024. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636 per annum

Are you organised, creative, and detail-focused? We're looking for someone ready to bring their skills to an award-winning marketing team who supports students from all over the world to join Aston University. 

Aston University has been named University of the Year for Student Success 2025 by the Daily Mail University Guide and proudly ranks in the top 5% of universities in the 2027 QS World University Rankings. We are a leading career-focussed university, with a strong track record of welcoming international students from all over the world.

We are proud to be a university with a difference and have ambitious student recruitment targets for our campus in Birmingham and through our omni-channel education partners, including our overseas hubs, our online courses and our London campus.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised international marketing coordinator to support our International and Omni-Channel Marketing team. You'll help create engaging content and communications for prospective international students, support our website and agent network, and help bring campaigns, publications and events to life. You'll have a good eye for detail, strong writing skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once - ideally with some experience in marketing, communications, or a similar role.

 What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• The role is offered as 'dynamic working', which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 25 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route. See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Closing Date: 04 Oct 2026

Unit: Administrative & Clerical

Salary: £27,319 to £29,588 per annum