As we become an anchor University in North London we are building on our proud history and release our vision to be a truly 21st century Global University. The University has over 38,000 students studying in London and at campuses in Dubai and Mauritius and over 274,000 alumni. The University’s diversity of experience and vibrancy are signature strengths that underpin all we do. 

The Department of Strategy, Leadership and Operations at Middlesex University is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Lecturer to join our academic community on a teaching and research path. You will take an active lead role in teaching on a range of our programmes in the department, which have been refocussed and built our practice leading education agenda as we move forward with our AACSB accreditation journey. 

The ideal candidate will have expertise and a track record of research outputs in strategy and international business, with the flexibility to contribute to teaching across the department when required. In line with our vision to transform the lives of individual students and the futures of the communities in which we are embedded, we are looking for a candidate who excels in delivering high-quality, inclusive, and practice-led teaching. 

You will play a key role in shaping our students’ futures by delivering innovative and impactful teaching, fostering an engaging learning environment, and supporting student success at all levels of study. Your teaching will integrate real-world insights and address contemporary challenges, preparing students to become self-confident, employable, and responsible global citizens. You are expected to maintain a research profile, including outputs, normally of high international standing, and demonstrate commitment to making an impact on society, based on research and knowledge transfer. 

This is an exciting time to be joining Middlesex with strong leadership, clarity of focus and a determination to deliver positive change across the University. The Faculty of Business and Law is well placed, ranked #1 in Impact in Ref21, a refreshing suite of programmes, significant industry connections, and a dedicated team of staff.

If you wish to discuss the job in further detail, please contact Professor & HoD, Strategy, Leadership and Operations, Professor Goudarz Azar at G.Azar@mdx.ac.uk

Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £51,569 per annum
Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to design and deliver engaging teaching, workshops, and one-to-one academic support that supports students develop the academic literacies, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in UK higher education. 

Working collaboratively across the University, you will contribute to curriculum development, student transitions, academic success initiatives, and the enhancement of the overall student experience. 

The successful candidate will have experience teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP), academic skills, or related provision within a higher education environment, together with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You will be confident supporting diverse student cohorts, developing inclusive learning resources, and using evidence and data to enhance student outcomes. 

You will be committed to innovative, student-centred practice and keen to contribute to scholarship, professional development, and cross-university partnerships that support international student success.

For further information about the role please contact Annie Jennings, Director of Student Life, via email at A.Jennings@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £43,811 per annum
Permanent

We are looking for two Partnerships Administrators to join our team. These are newly created roles and provide an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career in Higher Education administration. 

In this role, you will provide administrative support to the University's Academic Partnerships Team. Working closely with colleagues across the University and staff at our partner institutions, you will help ensure the effective delivery of partnership activities and a positive experience for both partners and students. 

We are looking for proactive individuals with excellent organisational and communication skills. You will be a confident in building positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team. Strong attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities and a commitment to delivering a high-quality service are essential in this role. 

As part of the interview and selection process, candidates will be required to complete a practical computer based task that reflects the administrative responsibilities of the role. 

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. 

If you wish to discuss the job in further detail, please contact Bejal Shah, Partnerships Operations Officer, via email at B.K.Shah@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £28,840 per annum
Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing, managing and enhancing our diverse portfolio of UK and international academic partnerships, helping to deliver outstanding educational experiences for students studying with our partners around the world. 

As Partnerships Manager, you will work collaboratively with academic and professional service colleagues to ensure partnerships are developed, approved and managed effectively, supporting the University's strategic ambitions while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. 

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of academic partnerships, acting as the key point of contact between partner institutions and the University. 

Working closely with colleagues across faculties and professional services, you will: 

• Lead the operational management of partnership activities across designated faculties
• Build and maintain productive relationships with UK and international partners
• Support the development, approval and launch of new academic partnerships
• Coordinate partnership and programme validation and review processes
• Ensure effective implementation of University regulations, policies and procedures within partner institutions
• Contribute to improving student outcomes, student experience and regulatory compliance
• Lead partnership meetings, events and stakeholder engagement activitie
• Manage and support a Partnerships Administrator and contribute to continuous service improvement initiatives

We are looking for an organised and collaborative professional who thrives in a complex stakeholder environment and can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery. You will have: 

• A degree or substantial equivalent professional experience
• Experience working within higher education or a similar complex organisation
• Proven project and operational management experience
• Strong relationship building and stakeholder management skills
• Experience coordinating activity across multiple teams or departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving abilities
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and fostering inclusive working practices
• A commitment to fairness and the principles of fairness, equality and inclusion
• Experience of higher education partnerships, quality assurance, academic standards or international working environments would be advantageous

Why Join Middlesex? At Middlesex University, we are committed to transforming lives through education and creating opportunities for students from all backgrounds to succeed. We value diversity, collaboration and innovation, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. 

We offer:

• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and University closure days
• Flexible and family friendly working arrangements
• Generous pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
• A vibrant London campus with excellent transport links

If you are passionate about building successful partnerships, enhancing the student experience and making a meaningful contribution to higher education, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about the role, please contact Dr Ellen Buck, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, via email at e.buck@mdx.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £43,811 per annum
Permanent

You will be responsible for the strategic leadership, design, delivery, quality assurance, and continuous enhancement of programmes that support students' successful progression into and through higher education. 

Managing academic staff, curriculum development, budgets, and operational delivery, you will ensure an outstanding learning experience across on-campus, hybrid, and online provision. 

The successful candidate will have significant experience of leading EAP provision within UK Higher Education, a strong understanding of UKVI and quality assurance requirements, and a proven track record of curriculum innovation, team leadership, and student-centred practice.

For further information about the role please contact Annie Jennings, Director of Student Life, via email at A.Jennings@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £51,569 per annum
Permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced higher education leader to shape and deliver the University's strategic ambitions for academic collaboration, transnational education and global engagement. 

Leading the Academic Partnerships Office, you will drive innovation in partnership development, strengthen our international presence, and ensure the highest standards of governance, quality assurance and partner experience. 

Working closely with senior leaders across the University, you will develop and oversee a diverse network of academic partnerships, ensuring they deliver excellent outcomes for students, partners and the University. 

You will identify opportunities for growth, establish robust partnership frameworks and governance arrangements, and help unlock new opportunities spanning education, research, knowledge exchange, professional development and mobility. 

You will bring: 

• Significant senior leadership experience in higher education, with a strong record of developing and managing academic partnerships
• Extensive knowledge of the UK and international higher education landscape, including quality assurance, regulation and transnational education
• Experience of building productive relationships and influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in the UK and overseas
• Strong commercial awareness, business development and account management expertise
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
• The ability to lead and inspire teams while delivering strategic and operational objectives
• Demonstrable commitment to fairness and the principles of equality and inclusion
• A postgraduate qualification (Level 7 or equivalent experience)
• A Fellowship of Advance HE and experience of professional accreditation frameworks would be advantageous

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Ellen Buck, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, via email at e.buck@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: £60,972 per annum
Permanent

This is a pivotal senior leadership role, reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience), with responsibility for supporting staff across our community to deliver an excellent academic experience for our students. 

We are looking for a strategic and collaborative higher education leader who combines educational expertise with the ability to inspire organisational change. 

You will bring: 

- Significant senior leadership experience in learning and teaching, academic enhancement or educational development within higher education

- A strong record of delivering strategic change and improving educational quality and student outcomes

- A deep understanding of curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment and quality enhancement

- Knowledge of the UK's higher education regulatory environment, including the Office for Students, Ofsted, and professional, statutory and regulatory bodies

- Proven track record in driving pedagogic innovation, quality enhancement, leading academic developments, and fostering cultures of teaching excellence

- An understanding of digital education and the opportunities presented by emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence

- Excellent interpersonal skills, political awareness and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

You will lead work in relation to curriculum enhancement, academic quality, and access and participation, ensuring our provision meets and exceeds measures of quality (e.g., good student outcomes), while responding to the rapidly evolving higher education landscape. 

In return, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension arrangements, flexible working opportunities and a supportive, inclusive working environment. 

If you are an inspiring educational leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Ellen Buck, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience, via email E.Buck@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: Competitive
Permanent

With annual income of approximately £200m, around 9,000 students in the UK and a similar number across our campuses in Mauritius and Dubai, and over 1,200 staff, we are focused on building a financially sustainable future that enables us to deliver our ambitious academic and strategic goals. 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and leading a team of 15 to 20 colleagues, you will oversee financial control, statutory reporting, treasury, tax, payroll and transactional finance operations. 

As a key member of the Senior Finance Leadership Team, you will play a vital role in supporting the University's financial sustainability, growth ambitions and strategic decision-making. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a recently restructured function, lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives, and leverage the scale of a global university operating across multiple campuses. 

We are looking for a qualified accountant with significant leadership experience, a strong track record in financial governance and transformation, and a passion for developing high performing teams. If you are a forward-thinking leader who can balance robust governance with innovation and change, we would welcome your application. 

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. 

There will be two rounds of formal interviews. 1^st round is scheduled for 28 September 2026 and the 2^nd round is scheduled for 7 October 2026.

If you wish to discuss the job in further detail, please contact Roz Dupigny, UET Business Support Officer & Executive Assistant, via email at R.Dupigny@mdx.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Department: Professional

Salary: Competitive
Permanent

Based in North London and building on a proud history, our vision is to be a truly 21st century Global University. The University has over 38,000 students studying in London and at campuses in Dubai and Mauritius and over 274,000 alumni. The University’s diversity of experience and vibrancy are signature strengths that underpin all we do. 

Middlesex University London is seeking a visionary Head of School for the School of Computer Science and Engineering to lead and deliver an outstanding education and student experience as well as support research and knowledge exchange, innovation. The new Head of School will help shape and support the strategic direction of the Faculty of Science and Technology. Applicants should hold a PhD, possess an academic leadership background in education and student experience and would welcome applications from those who are experienced in developing industry partnerships and knowledge exchange activities. 

The new School of Computer Science and Engineering is part a large and vibrant faculty encompassing four new schools: Computer Science and Engineering, Sport, Environment and Health Sciences; Psychology and Neuroscience: and School of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The new Head of School will form part of a Senior Leadership team driven to implement and realise the emerging vision of the Department and Faculty where student educational achievement and work readiness is integral to that. The postholder will work with other Heads of School in the Faculty, two Deputy Deans, a Faculty Manager and the Dean to provide leadership and management in shaping the future of the Faculty. 

This is an exciting time to be joining Middlesex with a strong leadership, clarity of focus and a determination to deliver positive change across the University. The Faculty of Science and Technology is well placed with a refreshed portfolio of educational programmes, significant industry connections, strong research base and a dedicated team of academic, technical, and professional services staff.  

The appointment will be made on a permanent senior manager contract and depending on their experience could be made at Professorial level. Ultimately, we are looking for a leader who wants to contribute actively to the success of the faculty and has a vision for Computer Science and Engineering at Middlesex University. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate strong evidence of vision, innovation, leadership and managing academic staff in addition to a commitment to fostering and developing a collegial and collaborative academic environment within a school that encourages our students and academic staff to flourish.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Klaus Dodds, Dean of Faculty, via email on K.dodds@mdx.ac.uk

Closing Date: 27 Sep 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: Competitive
Permanent