The School is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and the Small Business Charter, and holds an Advance HE Athena SWAN Bronze Award. In the Shanghai Global Rankings 2026, it ranks among the world’s top 75 for Management and top 100 for Business Administration. In REF 2021, Surrey Business School ranked 19th in the UK overall, 10th for research outputs and 16th for research impact.

Located in Guildford, we combine a distinctive campus setting with close access to London and the South East’s business and innovation ecosystem. Our relationships with employers, entrepreneurs, policymakers and international partners connect learning and research to real organisational challenges and emerging opportunities, providing a strong foundation for the B-Clinic.

The B-Clinic

Our Business Clinic, the B-Clinic, connects students and academics with businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs to address real organisational challenges. Live consultancy projects in undergraduate and postgraduate learning help students apply their knowledge, develop professional judgement and leadership, and demonstrate their value to employers, while delivering useful outcomes for partners.

The role

We are seeking a B-Clinic Lead for an 18-month fixed-term appointment. This academic appointment will reflect your qualifications and relevant experience. You will shape experiential learning across the School and build lasting connections between business practice and academic education.

You will develop business partnerships and well-scoped client projects across the broad business subjects. Working with module and programme teams, you will support curriculum and assessment design around genuine business needs, maximising impact and the student experience. You will coordinate delivery, student preparation, client engagement and feedback; and support students, referring them to specialist services when needed.

The role supports our student experience and employability enhancement programme by improving the relevance, organisation and support of experiential learning. You will establish impact tracking to quantify businesses engaged, problems addressed, value created for partners, and student benefits, including skills, confidence and employability; in so doing you will establish an operating model and evidence base to guide the B-Clinic’s next phase.

About you

You will bring strong industry connections and a sound understanding of experiential or work-based learning. You will be able to engage businesses and academics, translate business challenges into purposeful learning, and demonstrate strong communication, organisational and impact-evaluation skills. Relevant experience may come from industry, professional practice or higher education.

You will bring a record of independently coordinating business partnerships and experiential or work-based learning, with evidence of effective delivery and evaluation, sharing good practice and use current business knowledge and relevant scholarship to improve learning.

Closing Date: 16 Nov 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £37,694 to £56,535

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, you will have delegated authority for Business Partnering, financial and budget oversight and management, workforce planning, governance, risk, assurance and executive performance reporting.

The role translates University strategy into integrated multi-year plans for IT Services, sets professional operating standards across these functions and ensures that resources, controls and operating arrangements enable the department to deliver its strategic commitments.

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 role will serve as the key liaison between IT Services and academic/professional service units, fostering strong relationships and supporting their success in IT and digital initiatives. This role involves translating business needs into IT service requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and acting as a point of escalation for stakeholders to resolve issues effectively.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the IT business partnering function across the University, establishing a consistent model for strategic engagement with faculties and professional services
• Build trusted senior relationships, anticipate demand, shape technology priorities and investment choices, ensure institutional needs and benefits are reflected in IT strategy, portfolio planning and service design, and act as the senior escalation point for significant stakeholder issues.
• Represent the University’s service needs and stakeholder voice within IT by translating business needs into IT service requirements, ensuring alignment of technology solutions with strategic objectives, advocating stakeholder priorities in service planning and delivery, and serving as a point of escalation to ensure effective issue resolution and follow-up. 
• Drive service improvement and digital opportunities by pre-empting customer needs through operational analysis and user feedback, championing change to improve user satisfaction and efficiency, representing IT Services in faculty and departmental strategic planning forums, and identifying opportunities that inform IT Services strategy. 
• Establish, monitor and report on KPIs and transformation outcomes, setting the strategic approach to stakeholder engagement, communications and customer insight across IT Services, and working with the IT Service Desk Lead to ensure timely, transparent and audience-appropriate communications across the University. 

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.

The University reserves the right to close this advert early based on volume and calibre of applications.

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £59,390 to £84,566

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, 20 days annual leave which increases by 1 day per year for a maximum of 5 days, 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 = Total 40 days 
• 36 Hours per week
• Training in relevant areas
• Discount at SSP
• Onsite discounted childcare
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric car lease scheme

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.

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002

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: 30 Oct 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £41,064 to £44,746 per annum

If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen within our Built Environment Project team for an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of a variety of construction and refurbishment projects ranging from £50k to £5m across our diverse estate. 

This role offers the successful applicant the opportunity and scope to deliver a variety of exciting construction projects, across a varied building stock whilst working closely with our clients and stakeholders. Namely, academics, technical managers and in-house professional services teams. 

Role & Responsibilities:

Working for the Head of Built Environment Projects, you’ll be tasked with developing client briefs, appointing specialist consultants and contractors to support the delivery of the varied portfolio of projects currently under the control of the Estates and Facilities Department. 

Whilst the post holder will take full responsibility for the delivery of their projects they will be supported by an experienced team. We are a friendly, flexible and supportive team that promotes a positive life-work balance. As a result, this role is offered on a hybrid basis with an expectation that the postholder will be on campus for a minimum of 3 days per week. 

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The management of formal Construction Contracts 
• The management of client relationships, project scope, financial performance, quality and adherence to programme.
• Supporting with the development of business cases 

About you

• We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
• Proven project delivery experience within a diverse and complex operating environment
• Working knowledge of the JCT 2024 Suite of Contracts (training will be provided for the right candidate)
• Experience in procuring and managing external consultants to achieve project objectives
• The desire and motivation to be successful and to contribute towards the continual improvement of our project delivery model

What’s in it for you?

This is a real opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of our students and academic communities, not only in relation to improving the facilities of a world leading academic institution but also in supporting our ambitious climate and wider sustainability ambitions.

As you would expect of a 1960’s campus, our buildings reflect a wide spectrum of construction types that, in turn, support a range of science, engineering, health and arts provision that contributes to both regional and national communities and economies.

Surrey is an amazing place to work, but we would say that wouldn’t we? and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place from which to work and thrive within a beautiful, leafy environment that encompass carefully curated gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is very much 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:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + 7 University Closure Days – around Christmas and Easter + Bank Holidays
• Highly competitive Pension Scheme
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid working
• On-site discounted Nursery/Childcare
• Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme
• Discounted Surrey Sports Park Membership

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application with a CV and Cover Letter online via the University of Surrey jobs portal.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11th November.

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

Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum

Are you someone who is organised, enjoys research support, working within a motivated team and variety in the scope of your role? We have a great opportunity to join our Research Office in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, based on our Manor Park Campus. The Faculty is an inspirational and fascinating environment to work in and home to state-of-the-art facilities. We deliver teaching and research to undergraduate and postgraduate students training to become the Bioscientists, Psychologists, Nurses, Paramedics, Midwives and Veterinary Surgeons of the future. Our facilities and those of the wider University present a wonderful backdrop for the right person to contribute to wider society and develop their skills and career.

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is actively seeking a dynamic individual to join the FHMS Faculty Research and Innovation Office (FRIO) in the role of Costings Officer. This exciting opportunity will suit a professional, enthusiastic, and well-motivated individual keen to develop their experience within the project budgeting, costing and pricing areas of research support. This is a key role supporting the effective administration of externally funded research projects, from the costing and development of research grant applications through to the set-up of new research projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with other professional service team members to deliver essential support services to the faculty's research community. Working collaboratively and proactively, the post holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring the timely preparation and submission of bids in line with internal and external deadlines. We seek a proactive individual proficient in IT, adaptable to change, and capable of working autonomously with a keen eye for detail.

About you

This role requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills, showcasing adaptability and flexibility in managing evolving workloads and priorities. You should possess good IT skills, including MS Office and be willing to learn the different University IT systems. The role will include advising colleagues on funder terms and conditions, advising on appropriate costing approaches for different funders, and ensuring the timely submission of all applications. Exposure to research or academic environments is advantageous but not a prerequisite. The successful candidate will be able to multitask and manage a varied workload, ranging from delivering advice and guidance to researchers and triaging queries received to the Faculty Research and Innovation Office.

We are seeking a flexible, enthusiastic, and dependable individual who can thrive both as part of a team and independently.

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. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the position.

For further inquiries or to discuss the role in more detail, please reach out to Ivelina Yonova, Faculty Research & Innovation Manager, via email at i.yonova@surrey.ac.uk, Simon Fearon, FHMS Senior Costing Officer, via email at s.fearon@surrey.ac.uk or Laura Theurich, Research Development Manager via email at l.theurich@surrey.ac.uk.

The University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early based on volume and calibre of applications.

Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £32,080 to £33,951 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

The University of Surrey is looking to recruit talented and experienced Student Recruitment Advisors on a fixed term contract (up to June 2027, with possibility of extension) to contribute towards the University meeting its recruitment and admissions targets by attending a series of recruitment activities under the overall direction of the Student Recruitment Manager.

About you

The post holders will be supporting the delivery of school and college events and will build strong relationships with high performing schools. The post holders will also support the delivery of student recruitment events, such as Open Days, Applicant Days and campus tours. In addition, they will assist the wider team in several key recruitment activities such as the creation and management of marketing materials, virtual events, conversion activity and clearing. You will also contribute towards the University meeting its recruitment and admissions targets. 

Extensive travel/weekend/evening work will be required as directed by the Student Recruitment Manager. 

What you’ll need to succeed

With some previous experience in an administrative role, the successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisation skills and be a confident computer user (word and excel). You will be confident working independently, have excellent presentation skills and be prepared to travel. A driving licence and a flexible approach to working hours is essential. 

How to apply

For informal enquiries, please contact Amanda Boissevain (Student Recruitment Manager) a.Boissevain@surrey.ac.uk.

Please complete the application form and attach an up to date CV and cover letter explaining what has drawn you to this role. 

Please note. the University of Surrey reserves the right to close this vacancy early or extend based on Volume and Calibre of applications.

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Area: Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 to £31,236 per annum