The University of Surrey has a large, mainly Freehold, Estate in Guildford of more than 300 buildings, comprising approximately 382,000 m2 and 395 hectares, focused on two Campuses on either side of the A3.  Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

The Role:

The Surveying and Planning Team are guardians of the estate from an ownership, asset management and planning perspective.  You’ll be part of this expanding remit, working with the  Head of Surveying & Planning, to take responsibility for various strategic projects and day to day management of selected tenant relationships across the Campuses.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with all aspects of the Asset/Estate Management  including raising invoices, conducting rent reviews and lease renewals, marketing and new lettings.

This is an exciting role for anyone who has experience in property management (whether that be practical or through education), with knowledge of lease terms and who is currently a property manager, or has some experience within real estate, and is looking for their next career move.

Key responsibilities include:

1.    To support the Principal Surveyor with all aspects of Asset/Estate Management.

2.    Become an expert user of the Property Database (MRI/Qube) and maintain the data as leases and licenses change

3.    Raise charges (rent & service charge) on Qube and liaise with the finance team to import data into the University’s finance system. 

4.    Conduct viewing of vacant accommodation with potential Tenants.

5.    Negotiate Heads of Terms for new lettings.

6.    Assist with the preparation of new Tenancy documents or instruct the Park’s retained solicitors as appropriate.

7.    Negotiate rent reviews where applicable using data from other transactions on the Park.

8.    Support the preparation, submission and approval of service charge budgets and service charge reconciliations.

In Return:

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Employer Pension Contribution
• Generous Annual Leave Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice benefits
• Flexible Working Opportunities
• Access to world-class facilities at discounted rates
• On-site parking, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Further information can be found in the attached job description, and if you have any questions, please contact Simon Parkinson, Head of Estate Surveying and Planning via s.parkinson@surrey.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049

About the role

The HEON Graduate Outreach Assistant will contribute to the design and delivery of HEON’s wide-ranging outreach programmes. The post will support the collection, organisation and tracking of data to support the monitoring and evaluation of the programme. The post will also support with social media and certain administrative tasks.

About you

We are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for social mobility and inspiring young people.

You should work well in a team and will be familiar with working autonomously and as part of a wider team; interacting flexibly with colleagues both internally and externally. Training will be in place to support you and help you develop in the role. 

If you are enthusiastic, keen to join HEON at the University of Surrey, motivated to improve educational outcomes for young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this position.

About HEON

The University of Surrey is the lead institution of HEON. HEON is a partnership* of local organisations including universities and colleges working in Surrey and North East Hampshire. HEON fosters collaboration between providers and through a programme of outreach activity, aims to support young people to make informed decisions about their future education, support the raising of attainment in local schools and increase the rates of young people from local areas accessing higher education. HEON is funded and supported by the Office for Students (OfS) as part of the Uni Connect Programme.

In addition to the valuable experience you’ll gain working for a busy team in a world-leading institution, you will have access to internal development opportunities, including access to all internal staff development workshops and career development services.

About your application

We are looking to receive applications from final year undergraduate students from all backgrounds and nationalities from any HEON Partner Institution*. You should submit a CV and covering letter that outlines your suitability for the role, including your knowledge of the HE sector and widening participation initiatives, demonstrates competent IT skills and technical capability, with familiarity of Microsoft Office, Teams & use of databases. A high level of numeracy and literacy, attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to prioritise tasks is a key requirement. We are also looking for you to evidence your ability to convey facts and information to colleagues, stakeholders and clients, both verbally and in writing.

HEON and The University of Surrey is committed to valuing everyone in our community by providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, alongside our programme’s widening participation objectives, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups in HE.

Further information can be found in the attached job description, and if you have any questions, please contact Chris Dexter, HEON Manager, via c.dexter@surrey.ac.uk.

*HEON’s Partner institutions are:

• The University of Surrey
• Activate Learning
• University Centre Farnborough/FCOT
• University for the Creative Arts
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• Nescot
• The Academy of Contemporary Music
• The University of Law
• Surrey County Council

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 to £31,236 per annum
Fixed Term until 31/07/2027

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in supporting the spiritual, pastoral, faith and belief needs of our diverse University community. Working closely with the Principal Chaplain, you will help shape and deliver an inclusive and welcoming chaplaincy service that contributes positively to student wellbeing, belonging, community cohesion and personal development.

You will support the leadership and coordination of a diverse network of volunteer chaplains and faith representatives, helping to ensure the delivery of high-quality pastoral support for students and staff. The postholder will also play a key role in fostering interfaith understanding, supporting religious observance, coordinating events and activities, and promoting constructive dialogue between people of different faiths, beliefs and worldviews.

The role includes providing direct pastoral support to students and staff, including responding sensitively to complex situations such as crisis, bereavement and significant life events. You will work collaboratively across the Student Experience team and the wider University to create opportunities for connection, inclusion and community building.

As Religious Life and Belief Lead, you will support the operational management and development of the Religious Life & Belief service, contribute to service evaluation and reporting, and deputise for the Principal Chaplain during periods of planned or unplanned absence.

This is a part-time role for 0.4 FTE (14.4 hours/week).

About you

You will be an experienced pastoral practitioner, chaplain, faith leader or community professional with a strong commitment to supporting people from all faith backgrounds and none. We welcome applications from all faiths groups and none.

You will have significant experience of pastoral care, gained within higher education, healthcare, the voluntary sector, a faith community or a similarly complex environment. You will be comfortable working with people facing personal challenges and able to demonstrate empathy, professional judgement and emotional resilience.

We are looking for someone who can build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, staff, faith communities, community organisations and senior University colleagues. You will have excellent communication and influencing skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of faith, belief and worldview diversity.
• Build positive relationships across different communities and cultures.
• Provide sensitive pastoral support in complex situations.
• Coordinate and support volunteer teams.
• Work independently while contributing effectively within a wider team.
• Promote inclusion, belonging and respectful dialogue.
• Use initiative and sound judgement to resolve issues and improve services.

A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) together with substantial relevant professional experience is essential.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required on appointment and renewed in accordance with University requirements.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Emily Pentland-Hill Associate Director of Student Experience on e.pentland-hill@surrey.ac.uk 

Interviews will be held 16th/17th September.

We appreciate that sometimes people can be put off applying if they do not match every requirement. However, if you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. If you are unsure whether this role is right for you, please contact us for an informal conversation.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £15,078 to £18,420 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE)

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is seeking to appoint a motivated individual to join the Medical Programme Professional Service Team.

The post holder will work closely with the Medical Programme and Partnership Manager and support them in delivering clear assessment support structures for the Graduate Entry Medicine programme and preparing for future years and student intakes.

This role will focus on developing and reviewing processes in relation to all aspects of student assessment, ensuring accurate records and data are managed and in line with University and GMC regulations.  The postholder is expected to build a knowledge of the systems and processes involved in order to meet expectations when the programme commences.

About you

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong technical and IT skills with a focus on managing and reporting data.  They should be a proactive individual, competent in the use of IT with an attitude open to change and working independently. The ability to work to a high level of accuracy is also essential.  

The role will require excellent interpersonal and organisational ability demonstrating adaptability and flexibility with regards to changing workloads and priorities. The postholder will have day to day line management responsibility and is expected to demonstrate good leadership and practice within their role, in line with existing guidance and structures. Experience of managing a team would be desirable but not essential. 

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic and responsible person, with the ability to work both as an effective team member and independently. 

How to apply

To be considered for this role, please apply with a CV and covering letter via the University website.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, you can contact Emily de la Perrelle, Programme and Partnership Manager, via email at e.delaperrelle@surrey.ac.uk

Interviews scheduled for week commencing 17th August.

Closing Date: 07 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £32,080 to £36,636 per annum

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of the Surrey countryside, we offer market leading benefits and a role in which you can make a real impact on people’s lives!

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 25 days annual leave, bank holidays and 7 University days (Easter & Christmas) salary sacrifice benefits and a unique and vibrant working environment on-campus.

Roles & Responsibilities:
 
 Working as part of a team responsible for  small installation works and supporting operational maintenance of University premises, you will be undertaking planned projects and reactive work on various systems to support the University’s infrastructure and environmental control systems across all our premises, ensuring that they are maintained and installed in a safe, efficient, and functional order.

You’ll need good planning, organising and prioritising skills, and will be working at a senior level. As such, you will be expected to tackle more complex tasks, take on additional responsibilities and communicate effectively at a senior level.

Other responsibilities include: 

• Maintain all systems, including statutory inspection and testing where required, to meet current legislative requirements.
• Ensure failing plant or assets are reported to the Helpdesk and plant areas are maintained in good condition.
• Deliver an effective and timely response to maintenance demands across the University in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure compliance with all University Health and Safety and Environmental systems and procedures, and take an active part in the development of these policies
• Ensure the use of equipment and materials in delivery of maintenance services are appropriate and meet current legislative standards.
• Keep up to date with related legislation and developments, attending courses and passing all necessary exams to maintain professional accreditation.
• Carry out multi-skilled tasks, where relevant, such as (but not restricted to) mechanical isolation and fault finding, electrical isolations, minor carpentry, redecoration repairs linked to maintenance and small works.
• Complete all administrative work associated with departmental management systems, including the completion of work records, timesheets, stores issues, estimates and health & safety records. Utilise Building Logbook to record all maintenance visits and any relevant defective information and repairs. All defects to be reported immediately to the help desk for further action.
• Must be computer literate and work well with computer/tablet systems

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• 25 days holiday 
• 8 days bank holiday / 3 Uni days at Easter / 3 Uni days at Xmas / plus 1 VC Day
• 36 Hours per week
• Training in relevant areas
• Discount at SSP
• Onsite discounted childcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car lease scheme

How to Apply

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University Website.

Please note this position will be employed by Operate Surrey Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Surrey

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £41,064 to £44,746 per annum

The University is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (FHMS) as a Senior Impact Officer, supporting our university ambition to translate high quality research to real world impact and societal benefit. In this role, you will be based within the FHMS Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO) on our Manor Park campus. You will play a key part in the preparing our route to success for REF 2029 in addition to our ongoing Impact activities. You will work closely with our academics, researchers and professional services colleagues, building strong relationships and really getting to know our research.

The role

Our Senior Impact Officers play a proactive role in facilitating and coordinating impact activity, being the first point of contact and galvanising the network of impact support across the university and beyond. In the role, you will confidently use your strong interpersonal and communication skills to stimulate discussion and share best practice around routes to impact and real world benefit. You will support the generation of impact case studies for future research assessment exercises and external audiences.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a broad range of academics and other research users to capture, evaluate and communicate research impact, allowing us to better understand and navigate the complexities of how research can impact end users in a whole range of fields. You’ll have the freedom and autonomy to take a proactive approach to problem solving using your initiative, experience, and judgement whilst being supported within the Research, Innovation and Impact directorate by your counterparts and colleagues.

About you

To be successful in the role, you’ll need strong interpersonal and communication skills combined with excellent project/organisational skills. Ideally, you will be familiar with, or will have experience working in, a research or knowledge exchange environment. You will also have an understanding of impact within the higher education sector.  

This role will work closely with our academics, so you will need to be able to understand complex and specialised information and be able to communicate this to non-specialists. Visibility and communication and delivery are key to the success of this role. You will enjoy working autonomously and will relish the opportunity to really make your mark on our impact outcomes at the University. The ideal candidate will also have experience of the research excellence framework (REF).

What we can offer

With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive an annual incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays, a market leading pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. We work flexibly by encouraging hybrid working with 60% office presence enabling a flexible work/life balance.

Further Information

To apply for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in applying and what skills and experience you could bring to the role. There are also some criteria questions to answer.

For informal enquiries please contact: Ivelina Yonova – Faculty Research and Innovation Manager – i.yonova@surrey.ac.uk

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to be held 18th August.

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £37,694 to £42,254 per annum

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

A great opportunity for a Programme Administrator to join the University of Surrey within Academic Registry (fixed term contract up to 30 April 2027). The role involves providing professional administrative support for the Academic Administration Team, supporting students and academic staff.

The post holder will need to be flexible and be able to maintain good working relationships across the University, including academic and professional services staff based within Faculties and within the Chief Student Office, such as the Exams and Graduation Team and Student Scheduling based within the Student and Academic Administration Department.

About you

The post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks and processes to support the student life cycle. They will demonstrate a commitment to our shared vision and service standards.

This is a role for an exceptionally organised individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise to meet often conflicting deadlines. The ability to learn quickly will be essential, whilst a working knowledge of assessment processes will be extremely helpful.

How to apply

For more information or to be considered for this role, please apply with a CV and covering letter via the University website.

Interviews scheduled for 11 August 2026.

Closing Date: 02 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 per annum

This role supports agile delivery within IT Services, assisting squads to deliver high-quality outcomes that align with University priorities. It also facilitates agile ceremonies, helps teams and product owners apply agile practices, and assists in identifying and escalating impediments to delivery.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.   

Role & Responsibilities:  

The Scrum Master works collaboratively with technology and business stakeholders to clarify objectives, monitor risks, and contribute to transparent reporting on progress and value.

The post holder supports cross-team coordination and continuous improvement, promoting customer-centric delivery and a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence in support of the University’s Digital and Data ambitions.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) for assigned squads, ensuring agreed processes are followed. 
   
• Support teams in applying agile principles and encourage a culture of iterative improvement and learning. 
   
• Assist with the intake of work into squads, helping to clarify scope and priorities, and supporting the management of dependencies. 
   
• Help identify and escalate blockers, risks, and issues to the Senior Agile Delivery Manager or relevant stakeholders. 
   
• Collaborate with product owners, technical leads, and business stakeholders to support alignment and transparency across initiatives.

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.  

It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans.

What’s in it for you? 

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.  

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Market leading Pension
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to on site leisure facilities at discounted rates

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.  

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £37,694 to £46,049
Fixed Term

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Digital Scholarship and Innovation Coordinator to work in our Content and Open Research team. 

In this a newly created role to support our commitment to embed innovation across our teaching and research. This role will be responsible for the practical delivery of digital scholarship activities including but not limited to the new Library Digital Scholarship Service.

You will also play a key role in the provision of comprehensive, effective and efficient support in the area of digital innovation applied to collections (including digitisation) and the practical application of AI solutions to improve our Library Service workflows.

About you

We are looking for a confident individual with an interest in embedding digital innovation to teaching and research. You will have an excellent understanding of the latest challenges and opportunities around digital innovation (including AI), digitisation and digital shift of resources in the academic library context. 

You will have experience of multi-tasking while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a busy service. As part of this role, you will delivery of training and advising on copyright matters, as required.

There is an expectation that the post holder will work some days on campus and that they will be able to support and train colleagues as needed.

How to apply

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter along with your application to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. 

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Eleonora Gandolfi, Associate Director (Research and Innovation), E.Gandolfi@surrey.ac.uk 

We appreciate that sometimes people can be put off applying if they don't match every requirement. However, if you're excited about the role and think you can do what we've described we welcome your application. If you're not sure quite who we are looking for, do contact us with any questions.

Interviews will be held week commencing 17th August.

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on Volume and Calibre of applications

Closing Date: 02 Aug 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £32,080 per annum