Selçuk University

Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Communications and External Affairs 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: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: For 6 Months 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: 26/04/2026 Role Description About the Role This role is responsible for leading and delivering communications across a complex change programme, ensuring colleagues are clearly informed, appropriately engaged and supported through transition. Working closely with senior leaders, you will translate complex and sensitive information into clear, consistent messaging, support consultation processes, and help maintain trust during a period of organisational change. About You You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent professional experience in communications, organisational development or a related field. You will have experience delivering communications within organisational change or transformation programmes, ideally within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment such as higher education, public sector or similar. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will be confident translating complex information into clear, accessible messaging and producing high-quality communications for senior audiences. You will have strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and advise senior leaders, particularly in relation to sensitive or challenging situations. You will be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound judgement, and operate with professionalism, discretion and emotional intelligence. Experience of consultation processes or employee relations contexts 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. 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 Jonathan Walker, Director of Communications and External Affair via Jonathan.Walker@cranfield.ac.uk / +44 1234 75 4464 or Charly Guildford, People & Culture Business Partner via Charly.Guildford@cranfield.ac.uk / +44 1234 75 4226 Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number xxx. Interviews to be held: ASAP Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert and interview prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Location University Square Salary £46,471 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Permanent Closing Date Thursday 30 April 2026 Reference 2515-25-A 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 and empower, shaping the future together. About the UEL Legal Advice Centre The UEL Legal Advice Centre (LAC) provides vital access to justice for local communities while giving students hands-on experience of legal practice. Through appointments, advice sessions and community outreach—including work at the Romford Autism Hub—the LAC supports individuals who may otherwise struggle to obtain legal guidance. As both an educational and civic asset, the Centre plays a central role in preparing future legal professionals while advancing UEL’s ethos of community engagement and social impact. About the Role We are seeking a committed and community-focused Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Law (Supervising Solicitor) to lead and supervise the day-to-day operation of UEL’s Legal Advice Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner passionate about widening access to justice and developing the next generation of solicitors. You will supervise students in client-facing activity, oversee practice-based learning aligned with the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), manage the operational running of the Centre, and build strong working relationships with community partners, local schools and legal employers. The role also includes teaching on skills-based and clinical modules and contributing to broader Law Department activities. About You You are an experienced legal practitioner with a strong commitment to social justice, experiential legal education and working with diverse communities. You bring: A degree in Law and a solicitor practicing certificate  Significant professional experience, with the capability to provide SQE-aligned supervision Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills A commitment to high-quality teaching, student development and community engagement The ability to lead, mentor, and inspire students and junior colleagues Experience in law clinics, legal practice education or community legal services (desirable) You’ll thrive in this role if you are passionate about empowering students through real-world legal practice, confident in supervising sensitive client interactions, and highly organised in managing multiple priorities. A proactive, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion will be key to your success. What You’ll Do Supervise students in client appointments and all follow-up casework Lead the daily operations of the Legal Advice Centre Deliver teaching on skills-based and SQE-aligned modules Enhance student employability and contribute to curriculum development Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, schools, employers and external organisations Support recruitment activities and take part in open days and outreach Line-manage the Legal Advice Centre Assistant Represent the Centre at internal and external events and showcase practice-based education across UEL 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-all-academic-research -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. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today! Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 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.

Full-time, 12-month fixed-term opportunity, with possibility for extension Exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use on an MRFF-funded trial of an online intervention to improve mental health and help-seeking among adolescents Base Salary $109,263 - $121,054 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading prevention, early intervention and treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre brings together researchers in broad fields to share skills, integrate data, and harness new technologies to develop and trial innovative prevention, early intervention and treatment programs for substance use and mental disorders. We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (Level A) to join our research team and evaluate a school-based digital intervention to improve youth mental health. In this role you will coordinate research activities and a randomised controlled trial, funded by the Medical Research Future Fund, for a social connection intervention to improve adolescent mental health (the Mind Your Mate program). You will work collaboratively with the Mind Your Mate project team, supervise junior research staff, and aid the Chief Investigator and Senior Research Academics. This is an exciting opportunity that is open to qualified academic Level A. The level at appointment will be determined on the skills and experience of the selected candidate. Your key responsibilities will be to: Lead day-to-day coordination of the randomised controlled trial, including ethics applications and relevant approvals, data collection and management, recruitment, preparing progress reports for funder, liaison with trial participants, project staff and web developers, management of the project budget and ensuring rigorous and ethical implementation of the trial procedures and protocol Initiate, implement and coordinate recruitment strategies, making use of a range of strategies, including engagement with educational professional bodies, and direct recruitment through contact with schools. Support schools in implementing the research and coordinate participant follow-up Coordinate a large research team and project partners, including scheduling meetings and managing communications across the team Ensure all project milestones are met including recruitment and follow-up targets Contribute to and lead dissemination activities, including leading/overseeing statistical analyses and preparing peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations Develop and submit research proposals and applications to external funding bodies Generate high-quality, timely and accurate research in line with the Matilda Centre's identified research priorities Foster a positive, inclusive and collaborative workplace culture aligned with the University's strategic priorities. In your application, please provide a statement systematically addressing each of the selection criteria below. About you Completed PhD or near completion (within 6 months) in Psychology, Public Health, Behavioural or Social Sciences, or related field; Proven experience conducting research studies, with experience in the fields of mental health prevention, early intervention, or treatment with youth highly regarded. Demonstrated understanding of quantitative research and experience in participant data collection and management (previous experience managing youth-focused mental health or substance use clinical trials would be highly regarded). Dedicated to ethical research conduct and confidentiality, particularly concerning identifiable data of a sensitive nature. An emerging track record of research dissemination, as evidenced by peer-reviewed (or equivalent) publications and conference presentations. Proven previous experience in statistical analysis and reporting of research data (quantitative and qualitative) using statistical software packages such as Stata, R, mplus, SPSS or similar. High-level organisational skills and proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and a proven ability to work both independently and constructively within a research team. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 03 May 2026 11:59 PM