Princeton University

Our Post and Portering team are responsible for several tasks that contribute to the smooth running of the University. We operate the post room, goods in, delivery services, Portering and undertaking duties that are required to allow the University to operate which includes Lifting and Shifting items between different locations across the University Campus’. We work with online booking systems to ensure a timely and effective service to our colleagues and students across the University community. About the Role Forming part of a hardworking and supportive team who mentor each other to maximise the skills available within the team, this role is Integral in the delivery of an efficient Postal, Portering and Goods-In service. The role is responsible for operating computerised systems including but not limited to Franking machines, handheld devices, desk top PCs and Inputting any required data accurately onto our online systems. Receiving goods in and routing them to the correct location within the agreed timescales, delivering items, moving heavy items between buildings and sites, and booking couriers are just some of the tasks this varied role involves. The working hours are 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. About You You will have some experience of working in a similar role ideally using relevant computerised systems. You will be a strong team player with the ability to use your initiative and problem solve when required and demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service. You will have a basic understanding of safe working practices including manual handling and be able to drive vehicles of various types and sizes up to but NOT including HGV. What we can offer you  Working at the University of Southampton gives you access to a wide range of benefits in addition to our competitive rates of pay. Our core benefits include pension scheme membership; a generous annual leave allowance (supplemented by University closure days and public holidays) and excellent family leave arrangements (including maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave). All our benefits can be viewed here. As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, and other underrepresented groups.

Vacancy ID: 13166 School/Division: President and Vice-Chancellor's Office Vacancy terms: Full time and Initially for a four year period, with the potential for a further four-year term after which the role will be offered as a Professorial position on a permanent basis Salary details: Competitive Hours per week: 37.5 Advert closes midnight on: 12 Apr 2026 About the role The University of Leicester is renowned for its world-changing research and high-quality, inspirational teaching, and proud to have been awarded a Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), reflecting our outstanding student experience and outcomes. Our commitment to excellence has also been recognised through recent accolades, including being named the Daily Mail University of the Year 2025 and shortlisted for the Times Higher Education University of the Year in 2024. We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and innovation. As Citizens of Change, our researchers are committed to addressing the most pressing challenges of our time. This includes combating disease, protecting and improving our environment, advancing social justice, and working towards a sustainable future. Last year was a landmark year for research at the University, with awards reaching an unprecedented £106.3 million. This achievement shows our enduring commitment to innovation, impact, and interdisciplinary collaboration, and emphasises the brilliance of our academic community in an increasingly competitive funding landscape. Reporting to the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation will provide institution-wide leadership of research and innovation for the University. Working with members of the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will be accountable for the creation, development and implementation of the Research Strategy, and ensure that the priority activities identified are delivered and supported across the University.  You will oversee the University’s research performance, doctoral college, and innovation strategy. This is a high profile and pivotal appointment for the institution and an exciting opportunity for a highly credible academic, with a successful track record in research and teaching, together with outstanding leadership skills, strategic development and management experience gained in a research-intensive environment. About you You will be an accomplished communicator who can lead, inspire and motivate colleagues, and crucially you must be capable of leading change and delivering against the strategic priorities of the University. You will have the ability to think strategically and to develop a vision for the future of the University in and beyond the context of the University’s Research and Enterprise Strategy and  be committed to enhancing the student experience and improving the working environment for staff, ensuring academic excellence, in all its forms. This role presents an opportunity to have a real impact on a vital and ambitious institution. Additional information For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Henrietta O'Connor, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor by email on hso1@le.ac.uk Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, full employment history and achievements. CVs should be accompanied by a two page covering letter describing briefly how you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Summary Form, your achievements, the reasons for your interest in the role and what you'd like to achieve in the role. The first selection stage will take place remotely on 7 May 2026, with the final selection stage taking place in-person on19 May 2026. The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Southampton Education School is a flourishing centre of research and teaching excellence. It has a well-established programme of Initial Teacher Education in both primary and secondary PGCE, rated Outstanding in all areas (Ofsted, 2023) We are looking to appoint an experienced and well qualified Science Teacher Educator, specialising in Physics and/or Chemistry, to join our PGCE Secondary Science programme. The position is full-time and initially offered on a 1-year fixed-term basis (with the possibility of extension), with job share applications welcome. The Secondary PGCE programmes at the University of Southampton deliver Initial Teacher Education within the University and work in partnership with over 100 local secondary schools. Our programme provides thorough preparation for teaching in relation to the Teachers’ Standards, while our research-led philosophy develops teachers whose independent and creative approach brings about high-quality learning and teaching.  We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will teach and support beginning teachers in Secondary Science, with a specific focus on Physics and/or Chemistry. Experience in teaching Mathematics would be highly desirable, enabling contribution across the wider Science and Mathematics PGCE curriculum. The appointed candidate will have recent and relevant experience of secondary school teaching and will be able to: Design and deliver high-quality subject-specific and pedagogical sessions in Science for PGCE beginning teachers. Provide expert university-based teaching, alongside general science pedagogy sessions in cross-curricular contexts. Visit PGCE beginning teachers in placement schools to monitor, support, and assess progress against the Teachers’ Standards. Work collaboratively with school based mentors and colleagues across the ITE partnership. Contribute to other areas of Initial Teacher Education and to Southampton Education School more broadly-this may include supporting the PGCE mathematics programme and contributing to undergraduate or postgraduate education modules, depending on expertise. Working in collaboration with colleagues, you will have responsibility for: Course design and teaching within PGCE Secondary Science  Supporting beginning teachers in developing secure subject and pedagogical knowledge across science Arranging, observing and assessing beginning teachers during school placements. This requires regular travel to placement schools as part of the role. Supporting and assessing beginning teachers’ academic work at Masters level.  Maintaining accurate records, moderation documentation, and professional communications with partnership schools.  We welcome applications for 1.0 FTE and job share arrangements. The successful candidate will ideally be in post by 01/09/2026 with interviews being held in mid-May 2026. This position requires DBS Clearance at an enhanced level; this would need to be obtained once the applicant is in post. If you would value an informal preliminary discussion, please contact Lucy Hoyes (tel. 023 8059 1169 or email L.A.Hoyes@soton.ac.uk)