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Location: Weymouth House (Bournemouth - Talbot) Salary: £67,468- £71,566 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £82,973 Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026 Basis: Full Time About the role The Faculty of Media, Science & Technology is seeking an exceptional and inspiring academic leader to become Head of School for The Media School, one of the UK's most respected centres for media education and innovation. The Media School brings together expertise across Corporate and Marketing Communication, Journalism, Film & TV, Media, and Music Production, creating a dynamic environment where creativity, research and industry collaboration thrive. Students benefit from access to outstanding facilities, including a 200m² soundstage studio, green screen studio, screening rooms, SSL recording studios, specialist software and multi-channel audio spaces. As Head of School, you will build on the School’s excellent reputation and play a pivotal role in delivering the ambitions of the University's BU2035 Strategy. Reporting to the PVC Dean of the Faculty and supported by four Associate Heads of School, you will provide visionary academic leadership and strategic direction, ensuring excellence across education, research, innovation, employability and industry engagement. You will: Lead the development and delivery of the School’s vision and strategy, aligned to University and Faculty priorities. Provide strong academic, operational and financial leadership, managing people, resources and performance. Drive excellence in learning, teaching, student experience and graduate outcomes. Enhance research quality, outputs, impact and income generation. Strengthen and expand partnerships with industry, professional bodies and external stakeholders. Foster innovation through technology-enhanced learning and future-focused curriculum development. Lead educational and employability initiatives that create experiential, immersive and student-centred learning opportunities. Champion a culture of continuous improvement, talent development, succession planning and high performance. As a member of the University Leadership Team, you will help shape the future direction of the Faculty and University while contributing to education, research and professional practice activity. About You You will hold a Doctorate (or equivalent professional standing) in a relevant discipline and demonstrate: Significant academic leadership experience. A strong track record of research leadership and achievement. Established industry networks and external engagement. Strategic vision and the ability to lead organisational change. A commitment to academic excellence, innovation and student success. Outstanding people leadership skills, with a focus on developing high-performing teams. Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly configured School at a transformative point in its development, helping to shape graduates, research and creative practice that make a meaningful social, cultural and economic impact. For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Christos Gatzidis, PVC Dean, Faculty of Media, Science & Technology, at cgatzidis@bournemouth.ac.uk. Join us and help define the future of media education. About the department Our vibrant Faculty of Media, Science & Technology encompasses a wide range of disciplines across four Schools: the School of Computing & Engineering, the National Centre for Computer Animation, The Media School and the School of Psychology. The breadth of subject areas in the Faculty means our cutting-edge research is delivering real benefits to digital creative industries, simulation domains, cyber security, human centred artificial intelligence, cognitive science and many others. Our staff base includes high profile researchers who are involved in both UK and global consortia of externally funded collaborations, furthering knowledge in the aforementioned areas plus many more, thus providing significant impact to the economy as well as society and, ultimately, the quality of living across the globe. About us Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community. BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Based in the Australian Defence Technologies Academy (ADTA) at the City East Campus Full-time 3-year fixed term contract Salary Range: $171,341 - $188,469 per annum (plus 17% superannuation) At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.  We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow. Work that matters The Cisco Research Chair in AI Cybersecurity provides academic leadership in the development and delivery of a high-impact research program in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cybersecurity. The position operates within the Australian Defence Technologies Academy (ADTA) and strengthens the University’s research capability, industry engagement and external profile, with a particular focus on Defence and other nationally significant sectors. The Chair leads the design and management of a portfolio of research projects, builds interdisciplinary collaborations, attracts competitive funding and industry sponsorship, and contributes to learning, teaching and community engagement. The role also works closely with Cisco and other external stakeholders to develop real-world-inspired research, proof-of-concept activity, publications, and new partnership models that support long-term research growth and impact. The role also contributes to the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN), a collaborative network that brings together industry, universities and government to accelerate innovation and digitisation. The NIIN Research Chair Program is a critical and flagship element of this network, established to bridge the gap between leading-edge research and industry application. Through this program, the Chair plays an important role in translating academic expertise into practical industry outcomes that support national innovation, productivity and economic resilience. Curious to learn more? Don’t hesitate to contact us and visit this link. The team Reporting to the Foundation Director, ADTA this role forms part of the Australian Defence Technologies Academy (ADTA) team in the Research and Innovation Portfolio. Visit the AU website to learn more. Our people Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence. This opportunity will suit an internationally recognised researcher and academic leader with a strong track record in AI Cybersecurity and a passion for translating research into real-world impact. You are a strategic thinker who thrives on building collaborative partnerships across academia, industry and government, and have demonstrated success in securing competitive research funding and leading high-performing research teams. You are committed to mentoring the next generation of researchers, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering innovative research that addresses complex challenges in areas such as Defence, critical infrastructure and digital resilience. An engaging communicator and influential stakeholder, you are excited by the opportunity to shape a flagship research program, strengthen Adelaide University's global reputation, and work alongside Cisco to drive innovation and national capability in AI Cybersecurity. Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU. Experience To join our community and thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience: A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, data science, or a closely related field Demonstrated academic standing and research achievement in a field relevant to AI Cybersecurity, with a strong national and international profile. Extensive experience leading high-quality independent and collaborative research, including the design and delivery of complex research programs. Demonstrated success in attracting research funding, including from industry. Demonstrated experience cultivating and managing productive partnerships across industry, government and research organisations. Proven ability to design and manage a portfolio of research projects that connect scholarly excellence with practical relevance and stakeholder need. Demonstrated experience supervising research students and mentoring early career researchers. Extensive experience communicating research to a range of audiences through publications, presentations, seminars, workshops and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries and to contribute to governance processes and collaborative programs. Experience relevant to applied or industry-connected research environments will be highly regarded, particularly in areas connected to Defence, digital technologies, critical infrastructure, public sector or other strategic sectors. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Launch your future with Adelaide University now Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:  your current CV  a cover letter The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  Submit your application by 11:30pm Wednesday 05 August 2026 Please note that the role description is not attached to this advertisement as it is currently being finalised.  For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493234):  Jessica De Lorenzo  Team Lead, Talent Acquisitions +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au Applications are welcomed from Australian citizens, residing in Australia only. Appointment is subject to a Personnel Security Clearance at NEGATIVE VETTING LEVEL 1 being obtained and maintained. 

Department: IT Services Vacancy ID: 042743 Closing Date: 02-Aug-2026 Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. Maynooth University wishes to appoint an IT Business Intelligence Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This appointment at SAOIV Grade will report the Head of Enterprise Solutions within IT Services. We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and committed professional to manage IT Services’ implementation, administration, and optimization of Business Intelligence (BI) and CRM systems, ensuring platforms align with University objectives for user (staff, student & stakeholder) engagement, operational efficiency, governance, security, and data driven decision making. The role will involve managing a cross functional BI/CRM Unit which is set to expand from 2 people currently, growing to 6/7 people inclusive of manager (including CRM specialists, senior data analyst, integration engineer). The IT Business Intelligence Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the BI/CRM team into a high-performing unit, fostering capability development, implementing best practices, and building a collaborative culture to support the University’s growing data and analytics needs. The role involves collaborating closely with the Head of area and the Business Systems Manager, and across Enterprise Solutions, functional areas to deliver a harmonized CRM ecosystem and a modern analytics platform centred on packaged CRM solutions, Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI, Azure tabular/semantic models using Microsoft Fabric. Salary: Senior Administrative Officer IV: €71,441- €113,437 p.a. (7 points) Appointments will be made in accordance with public sector pay provisions. Closing Date: 23:30hrs (local Irish time) on Sunday, the 2nd of August 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified above. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Late applications will not be accepted. Maynooth University is an equal opportunities employer The position is subject to the Statutes of the University