You will manage dynamic and often demanding diaries, oversee communications, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and papers, take accurate minutes and track actions to completion. Alongside this, you will organise events and visits, arrange UK and  occasional international travel, handle financial administration such as expenses and procurement, and ensure the smooth running of executive priorities in a sensitive and professional manner. 

We are looking for someone with experience supporting senior members of staff in a PA or Executive Assistant role, who brings excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and take a proactive, solutions-focused approach while handling sensitive information with discretion. 

In return, you will join a collaborative and high-performing Executive Support Team and gain exposure to strategic decision-making at one of the UK’s leading universities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a role that is both challenging and rewarding.

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 (expected on campus 3 days per week) and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
• 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 22nd July 2025.  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: 23 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £31,236 to £36,636

The post holder will report to the Accounts Receivable Manager and will positively contribute to the delivery of a consistent, high-quality service, ensuring that AR is efficient, customer-focused and aligned with institutional priorities. Key relationships will need to be managed through liaison with support areas, internal departments and government bodies and you will need to be an excellent communicator with proven experience in analytical skills and problem solving.

The post holder will be responsible for the operational activities of the Accounts Receivable (AR) function. This includes line management of some of the AR team members, and all the tasks required to deliver a high-quality AR service to all stakeholders.  All activities to be executed and delivered as per the policies of the University and standards set by the Head of Financial Operations.  You will deputise for the Accounts Receivable Manager and will maintain certain key AR processes.

The post holder will need proven systems experience with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They must demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills and be confident in their ability to inspire and encourage the team to succeed. Previous experience in management of financial accounts, cash management and credit control are essential together with a continuous, innovative, and cultural improvement approach underpinned by excellent service provision.

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.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship .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: 22 Jul 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

Transnational education is an important part of Aston’s strategic agenda, offering opportunities to extend the University’s international reach, deepen academic collaboration and build a sustainable portfolio of high-quality partnerships. 

The Deputy Director for TNE will lead the development, approval, mobilisation and performance of Aston University’s TNE portfolio. Working across Schools and professional services, the postholder will progress new TNE opportunities that are strategically aligned, academically robust, commercially viable and operationally deliverable, while maintaining effective oversight of live partnerships.

You will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to shape new opportunities, develop business cases and approvals, coordinate delivery, and ensure partnerships are well governed and support a high-quality student experience. The role also includes supporting a disciplined portfolio approach to TNE, including oversight of partnership performance, risk and alignment with institutional priorities.

We are looking for a candidate with significant experience of developing, managing or supporting complex international partnerships, preferably within higher education. You will bring strong understanding of TNE models and the academic dimensions of partnership development, including academic ownership, peer-to-peer engagement, quality assurance and protection of the student experience. You will also have experience of developing business cases or proposals for senior stakeholders, strong project leadership and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance opportunity development with effective governance and risk management.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver Aston’s evolving TNE and international partnership agenda.

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.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. 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: 22 Jul 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 per annum

Aston University is building a bold, data-led approach to alumni relations and philanthropy. We are seeking an outstanding Development Services Manager to lead this transformation—shaping how insight drives decision-making, performance, and long-term impact.

This is a pivotal leadership role within Alumni Relations & Development (ARD), responsible for delivering a high-performing Development Services function that enables fundraising success and strategic growth across the University.

The Role:

You will lead a team delivering analytics, systems and operational excellence—ensuring data and insight actively shape outcomes.

You will:

• Drive a data-led culture, enabling confident, informed decision-making
• Lead analytics, reporting and modelling to identify opportunity and manage risk
• Oversee CRM, data quality and process improvement
• Deliver prospect research and pipeline insight
• Present clear, compelling insight to senior stakeholders
• Ensure robust governance and compliance
• Build strong partnerships across the University

About you:

You will combine analytical expertise, leadership capability and strong judgement, with a track record of turning data into impact.

You will bring:

• Experience with CRM systems and large datasets
• Proven ability to use insight to influence decisions and outcomes
• Experience of prospect research or modelling
• A strong track record of leading and developing others
• Confidence communicating complex information to senior audiences
• The ability to work effectively within governance and regulatory frameworks

Our Approach:

We are interested in how you think and deliver. The application process will focus on evidence-based examples demonstrating how you have used data, improved processes, and delivered measurable impact.

Why Aston:

This is an opportunity to shape a developing function, influence strategy, and deliver meaningful institutional impact within a university committed to social mobility and real-world outcomes.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact: Laura Elliott, Director of Alumni Relations (l.elliott@aston.ac.uk)

This role is subject to satisfactory a basic DBS check.

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.

This role may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. 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: 01 Aug 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049 per annum

As Director (External Engagement), you will provide strategic leadership, support sustainable growth, and build effective partnerships across industry, government, and academia. You will help position DFI as an industry-facing institute that delivers practical solutions, market-ready propositions, and meaningful impact.

Working alongside the Director (Academic), you will shape the strategic direction of SPR DFI, develop commercial opportunities, and build strong partnerships that translate research and innovation into practical solutions. The role also requires visible and inclusive leadership across senior stakeholder networks, contribution to regional and national strategy, and effective oversight of delivery, governance, and performance.

You will bring senior leadership experience in industry, applied innovation, or commercial technology environments, together with sound commercial judgement and a proven ability to turn ideas into outcomes. You will be able to build confidence with senior stakeholders, work effectively across academia, industry, and government, and bring a strong commitment to delivery, growth, and impact.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a high-impact institute at the forefront of digital innovation and applied research, influencing strategic partnerships and delivering meaningful economic and societal value.

If you are a strategic and collaborative senior leader with the vision, commercial insight, and inclusive approach to help build a nationally significant institute, we would welcome your application.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Clare Noakes to arrange an informal conversation with Professor Mike Caine, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research & Enterprise.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home depending on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 31 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of 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 may meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

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: 27 Jul 2026

Unit: Managerial & Professional

Salary: £67,280 to £104,712 per annum