Beihang University

Location Docklands Campus Salary £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Fixed Term Contract Length 12 months Closing Date Monday 20 April 2026 Reference 0822-26-PS At the University of East London (UEL), our mission is to prepare students for the careers of the future while shaping that future inclusively and sustainably. As a careers-first university, we believe education and opportunity should be open to all, and that diversity of people and thought is essential to solving society’s biggest challenges. Founded in 1898 as the West Ham Technical Institute, UEL has always championed industry-focused education and social mobility, earning the name “The People’s University” for its commitment to widening access to technical and professional learning. While our scale and ambition have grown, our purpose has remained constant: empowering communities, advancing social justice, and equipping students with future-proof skills to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Today, UEL continues this legacy through pioneering research, employer-engaged education, and meaningful community impact. We are tackling health and economic inequalities, promoting sustainability, and helping to build a more inclusive and resilient future. Guided by our ambitious Vision 2028  strategy, UEL is reshaping education for the benefit of all, empowering students from every background with the skills and opportunities to succeed. Our commitment to excellence is recognised nationally; we are proud to be named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. At UEL, we don’t just teach - we inspire, innovate, About Us The Careers and Student Enterprise Service which is the career, employability, and enterprise nucleus of the University of East London. The goal of the service is to support every student to achieve career success, gain the skills for the 21st century workforce, and build direct pathways to employment. The service’s mindset has innovation and creativity at its core. To improve progression, retention and graduate outcomes, the service utilises innovative careers tools and resources, which has shown impact on our students’ satisfaction, behaviour, and outcomes. This is a one-of-a-kind department with highly motivated staff providing a quality service to students and alumni. About the Job Are you passionate about helping international students develop their employability, secure meaningful work opportunities, and grow their career confidence? If so, this could be the role for you. As a Placement Career Coach, you will support international postgraduate students as they prepare for, secure, and succeed in their placement year. From delivering engaging employability workshops to providing tailored one-to-one careers and job coaching, you will play a central role in helping students navigate the job market and build the skills employers value most. You will also guide students through the practical aspects of their placement journey – from applications and interviews to ensuring placements meet compliance standards – and provide ongoing support while they are in the role. As students complete their placements, you will help them reflect on their experiences, connect them to wider careers resources, and prepare them for graduate opportunities. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will collaborate with colleagues across the university, build relationships with employers, and represent the Careers Service at careers fairs, employer events, and student welcome activities. For internal applicants, this post will be offered as a secondment for the duration of the fixed-term contract. About You You will have a genuine passion for empowering students to secure and succeed in their placements as a vital step in their career journey. With experience of working with international and home students and a background in careers, employability, or job coaching, you will know how to guide students through the challenges of finding, applying for, and thriving in placement opportunities. Confident in delivering both group employability workshops and personalised one-to-one coaching, you will inspire ambition, build confidence, and help students achieve successful outcomes. Ambitious and results-driven, you will combine creativity and initiative with strong organisational skills, ensuring the smooth sourcing, administration, and monitoring of placements. You will also bring the ability to build positive relationships with employers, colleagues, and partners, enabling you to create opportunities that meet compliance standards while supporting students’ career aspirations. Most importantly, you will be motivated by making a lasting difference to students’ employability and placement success. In return, you will enjoy a role that offers variety, innovation, and the opportunity to shape the journeys of ambitious international students and help them take confident steps toward rewarding global careers. Benefits Package At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Building an Inclusive Future As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our Stonewall membership and Athena Swan awards reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and we’re committed to closing the diversity pay gap. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive. We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you're ready to join a University that values your outstanding skills and perspectives and is dedicated to making a difference, we invite you to explore a career with us. We are excited to welcome versatile individuals who are committed to advancing their careers while making a positive impact on the world. Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

LASALLE College of the Arts is a globally ranked institution for Art & Design and Performing Arts education (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)—anchored in Singapore, rooted in Asia and connected to the world. The College offers 36 Diploma, BA (Hons) and MA programmes across the full spectrum of creative disciplines. A nurturing, interdisciplinary learning environment inspires the next generation of forward-looking and globally engaged creative leaders, who are mentored by a faculty of award-winning artists, designers, educators and researchers. LASALLE’s tradition of practice-led research sets the College apart as an international centre of excellence. LASALLE is a founding member of the University of the Arts Singapore. Lecturer (Fashion Business) The School of Fashion resides in the Faculty of Design and offers a Diploma in Creative Direction for Fashion programme and two distinct fashion degree programmes in BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Textiles and BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Industries. The School is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking fashion lecturer to teach at the intersection of design, business strategy and creative direction in fashion. The ideal candidate will bring substantial industry experience within the fashion system, alongside a strong pedagogical approach that integrates critical thinking, creative practice and commercial awareness. This role requires an educator who understands fashion not only as a creative discipline, but as a cultural and economic system, and who can guide students in navigating the full life cycle of fashion, from concept and design to product development, branding and market positioning. The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise and the ability to teach across a combination of the following areas: Design and creative practice: Visual identity, branding and art direction. Creative business integration: Design-led innovation, business thinking, and translating concepts to market across brand, product and experience. Fashion business strategy and management: Brand development, fashion marketing, communication and digital platforms, fashion management and product development, entrepreneurship and start-up models, supply chain and production systems, as well as sustainability and ethical business models. As lecturer, your key responsibilities include academic preparation, teaching and the delivery of specialised knowledge and skills, as well as cognitive-based content, to ensure students’ learning objectives are met. You will work collaboratively with teams within/across programmes and the Faculty to enhance the strategic and organisational plans and ensure that the programme achieves its strategic ambitions and objectives. Other responsibilities include coordinating academic learning activities, academic administration and organisation, providing feedback on assignments, conducting assessments and marking, and student mentoring and recruitment. You will also contribute to the academic development of the programme, work as part of a team, and be involved in specific programme activities, projects, exhibitions and other cross-faculty initiatives. Requirements: Postgraduate qualification, preferably at PhD level, or equivalent in a relevant discipline. At least five years of tertiary-level teaching experience with knowledge of the Higher Education Quality Assurance Framework and at least three years of full-time relevant professional practice. For Senior Lecturer, at least nine years and above or the equivalent of postgraduate teaching experience in practice-based arts at tertiary level and six years of proven track record of professional experience in related design fields and/or tertiary design education with a PhD qualification. Substantive professional practice in the areas of visual identity, branding, and art direction, creative direction as strategic practice, translating concept to market: brand, product, and experience, fashion marketing, communication and/or related fields of design. Fluency in English and the Chinese language (written and spoken). A passion for teaching with the ability to nurture and encourage excellence in teaching and student learning. Possess excellent communication, organisational and team working skills and academic administrative skills. A positive attitude to research, and preferably a personal research profile. Applicants should preferably have experience in running a business, demonstrate strong business acumen, and have provided strategic consultancy services to leading global businesses in business, technology, and/or innovation domains. To apply: Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the LASALLE careers portal. The closing date is 30 April 2026, or until the position is filled. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Competitive remuneration and benefits St Mary’s University, Twickenham is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Vice-Chancellor. Following the celebration of our 175th anniversary in 2025, and as we continue to deliver our Vision 2030, St Mary’s is looking to the future with confidence, ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Founded in 1850, St Mary’s remains committed to the mission of the Catholic Church in higher education. That mission is expressed not in narrowness, but in a generous and outward-looking understanding of education. Today, St Mary’s is a university of growing strength and momentum. The University holds a Gold rating for Student Experience in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, was placed 2nd in London for academic support in the 2025 National Student Survey, and has continued its rise in the Complete University Guide, moving into the top 70 nationally. Alongside this, St Mary’s is entering an exciting period of strategic development, including the expansion of online programmes, the opening of its new School of Medicine in September 2026, and the development of its first international campus. The Board is seeking a Vice-Chancellor who can lead St Mary’s with wisdom, courage and sound judgement through a period of opportunity and challenge for higher education. The successful candidate will provide clear strategic leadership, sustain academic excellence, strengthen financial resilience, and represent the University with credibility and distinction across the sector, the Church and wider public life. As a Catholic university, St Mary’s is seeking a Vice-Chancellor who is a practising Catholic, involved in the life of the Church. This is an occupational requirement of the role. At the same time, St Mary’s is and must remain an open and welcoming university community in which all are treated with dignity, respect and generosity of spirit. This is a rare opportunity to lead a distinctive and values-led university whose mission remains deeply relevant and whose future holds considerable promise. To find out more, please visit https://andersonquigley.com/st-marys-university-vice-chancellor/ For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley: Elliott Rae at elliott.rae@andersonquigley.com, +44 (0)7584 078 534 or Aino Betts at aino.betts@andersonquigley.com, +44 (0)7743 934 723. The closing date is noon on Friday 8th May 2026.