University of Waikato

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Finance Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Permanent Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range of £48,760 to £58,664 per annum, with potential progression up to £71,050 per annum Apply by: 14/06/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from finance professionals who enjoy partnering with non-financial colleagues and providing high-quality management accounting to support strategic decision-making in a complex operational environment.  About the Role To provide a professional management and financial accounting service to the Themes/Centres within the Faculty that you are responsible for, ensuring that financial management is maintained to the highest standard to support the Faculty in achieving their strategic aims. To provide strategic and appropriate management information and recommendations to the Directors of Theme and Heads of Centre’s to enable them to take strategic forward looking financial decisions with respect to the monitoring, growth and development of their Themes. You will support the Head of Management Accounts and the embedded Finance team to become a recognised Centre of Excellence for budgeting, forecasting and financial information within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences (FEAS) and act as a contact point for financial queries. About You You will be a qualified accountant or have significant experience working in a management accounting environment, with the ability to interpret financial information and provide clear, practical advice. You will bring: Experience of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and management report. Strong analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail. Confidence communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a complex environment. Experience gained within a large, complex organisation or the higher education sector, along with knowledge of Agresso or similar financial systems, would be advantageous. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The Finance Professional Service Unit plays a critical role in ensuring the University’s financial integrity and sustainability. Working across the University and its subsidiary companies, Finance provides timely, accurate and insightful financial information to support decision-making and strategic planning. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply                                    For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ashley Pidcock, Head of Management Accounting, on (E): a.j.pidcock@cranfield.ac.uk, or on (T): +44 1234 75 4962 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5317. Closing date for receipt of applications: 14 June 2026

We are seeking a talented and motivated Research Fellow to join our Experimental Fluid Mechanics team!  You will work under the supervision of Prof. Bharathram Ganapathisubramani, collaborating with PhD students and other postdoctoral researchers within the group.  Key responsibilities include: Carry our measurements of turbulent flows under realistic conditions (effects of roughness, pressure gradient, surface textures etc) Develop relevant new diagnostic techniques to access new aspects of the flow Analyse data and develop new data-driven models that can be used for predictions Publish and present findings in relevant journals/conferences.  You should hold a PhD (or equivalent experience) in Aerodynamics or Fluid Mechanics. Experimental experience is essential; Excellent communication and writing skills are required. Equality, diversity and Inclusion is central to the ethos in the School of Engineering. We particularly encourage women, Black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBT and disabled applicants to apply for this position. In recognition of our continued commitment to improving equality for women in science we were awarded an Athena SWAN bronze in 2013 and 2016. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly including part-time and due consideration will be given to applicants who have taken a career break. The University has a generous maternity policy**, onsite childcare facilities. The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and in the top 10 of the UK’s research-intensive universities. The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has recently been awarded the Platinum EcoAward. This commits all of our staff and students to take responsibility for managing their activities to minimise harm to the environment, whether this through switching off non-essential electrical equipment or using the recycling facilities. Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Ganapathisubramani (g.bharath@soton.ac.uk). Working at the University of Southampton: Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 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 looking for an experienced and motivated Student Outcomes and Transitions Manager to lead a high‑impact team delivering personalised student success support across the university. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Student Success Coaches delivering 1:1 coaching, group support, early‑intervention outreach, and ongoing case management, oversee the delivery and development of the Student Success Module, and drive innovative, evidence‑based initiatives that improve student engagement, retention, progression and graduate outcomes. You will work closely with academic colleagues and professional services to ensure students receive timely, holistic and inclusive support throughout their university journey. You will champion a data‑driven, student‑led approach, using learning analytics, evaluation and insight to shape operational delivery and continuously improve practice. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to drive innovation, influence institutional priorities and make a genuine difference to students’ lives. About you We’re looking for someone who: Has strong experience in student support and driving outcomes-led student development programmes or similar. Is an effective people manager with a coaching mindset Can translate data and student insight into meaningful action Enjoys working collaboratively across complex stakeholder environments Is committed to equity of opportunity and experience, and inclusion  Has an innovative and intrapreneurial mindset, focused on continuous improvement If you’re passionate about student success, equity of experience and delivering impact at scale, we’d love to hear from you. How to apply Please include a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant skills/experience related to the role, along with your CV and application form as part of the application process. Please note, when uploading your application documents, select the document type you would like to attach and then upload. Repeat this for your CV and cover letter. If you would like to discuss the position informally before applying, please contact Hollie Baker, Associate Director Student Success, via email at h.baker@surrey.ac.uk  Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th June. An Enhanced DBS check s required for this position. Further details Job Description