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University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Employment Services Officer, HR Operations team in Human Resources Office Your key responsibilities include: Manage the full employment contract lifecycle, including preparation, issuance, amendments and renewals, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a seamless experience for staff. Administer staff benefits, allowances and employment-related payments, including enrolment, claims processing, record maintenance, staff communications and payment processing, ensuring entitlements are delivered accurately, on time and in compliance with relevant requirements. Support and enhance the overall employee experience by managing HR service channels, handling employment enquiries, supporting talent subsidy applications, and delivering staff information sessions where required. Manage employee exit processes, including offboarding administration, exit documentation and exit interviews where required, ensuring a smooth and professional offboarding experience. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with government authorities, regulatory bodies and external service providers, ensuring vendor performance meets agreed standards and contractual requirements. Coordinate across HR teams and with internal and external stakeholders to ensure joined-up, high-quality service delivery, while identifying opportunities to improve employment services, staff experience, processes, SOPs and service documentation in response to operational needs and legislative or regulatory changes. Maintain accurate employment data and records, conduct analysis, and produce reports and management information to support informed decision-making and external compliance requirements. Provide guidance, work review and coaching to junior team members where applicable, supporting consistent service standards and capability development within the team. Take on additional HR projects and responsibilities as assigned, contributing flexibly to the broader goals of the HR function. About You You hold a bachelor’s degree or above in HR, Business, Communication or a related discipline, with a minimum of three years’ relevant HR operational experience and good knowledge of employment legislation, labour regulations, staff benefits administration and HR operational practices. You are highly organised, detail-oriented and analytical, with strong planning, time management, data analysis and reporting skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising accuracy. You communicate with confidence and clarity in both Chinese and English, with strong verbal, written and presentation skills to engage effectively with staff, managers, vendors, government authorities and other stakeholders. You bring a service-oriented mindset and a strong commitment to staff experience, with the interpersonal skills to build trust and maintain effective working relationships across teams. You are proactive, adaptable and resilient, with the ability to balance day-to-day operational delivery with longer-term service improvement initiatives. You act with integrity and discretion, handling confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism. Experience in process improvement, vendor management, HR systems or providing guidance to junior staff would be a strong advantage. A master’s degree, professional HR certification, overseas study experience, or prior experience in international organisations, Sino-foreign joint ventures or higher education institutions would be advantageous. About Us Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in just 22 years. How to Apply Applicants wishing to apply for a vacancy should submit the following documents by email to: job@nottingham.edu.cn before 23:59 (Beijing Time) on the 13 July 2026. Please include: Vacancy reference number & title Resume Cover Letter Application Form Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support The post will be offered on a fixed term contract for 3 years and a probation of 6 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. Enquiries Informal enquiries regarding these vacancies may be addressed to Ms Lisa Yuan, Deputy Director, HR Operations via email: Lisa.Yuan@nottingham.edu.cn If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact us via email: Job@nottingham.edu.cn Equality and Diversity University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

Job Description Academic Director, Research and Innovation, Mumbai Enterprise Campus An exciting global leadership opportunity The University of Bristol, a world-leading research-intensive university, invites applications from ambitious, high-potential academics to help shape research and innovation at its new Mumbai Enterprise Campus (MEC). As part of a globally recognised institution known for academic excellence, interdisciplinary strength, and real-world impact, Bristol is extending its international footprint through the creation of this new campus in Mumbai, one of the world’s most dynamic economic and intellectual hubs. The MEC represents a bold strategic initiative, bringing the University’s world-class capabilities in research, education, and innovation to a rapidly evolving global context. This is a career-defining opportunity to join at a foundational moment as part of the founding academic leadership cohort, playing a central role in building a new campus for the University of Bristol. Energised by shaping and scaling new initiatives, the Academic Director will define strategy, embed an inclusive and high-performance research culture, and drive execution. The role will be central to positioning the Mumbai campus as a natural extension of Bristol’s global reputation for innovation, rigour, and real-world impact, while creating distinctive, future-facing programmes, research activity, and industry partnerships. We are seeking an ambitious, collaborative, and forward-looking academic leader ready to step into a larger global platform. The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of research credibility and impact, with strength at the intersection of disciplines particularly across science and technology fields such as data science, computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, and emerging technologies, alongside business disciplines including economics, finance, and entrepreneurship. Working closely with the Executive Dean and senior leadership in both Mumbai and Bristol, you will play a key role in building a vibrant, globally connected academic ecosystem and in accelerating the development of a distinctive research and innovation identity for the campus. We particularly welcome applications from high-performing academics seeking to accelerate their leadership trajectory within a globally recognised university. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Executive Dean. The key responsibilities will be as follows: Provide leadership, operational and developmental capacity to the Executive Dean during a period of transformation within the MEC and the University, with an emphasis on Research and Innovation portfolio. Drive growth and consolidation of MEC partnership with industry, enterprise, or public sector partners that shape the MEC’s offer. Work in consultation with the Dean and senior leaders at MEC, as well as across the University's Faculties to support the development and delivery of the MEC. Lead and participate in significant MEC development, campus development, industry engagement growth projects, including chairing working groups, management committees that champion and further the University’s strategic ambition. Line manage MEC leadership roles tasked with the delivery of MEC programmes, or other roles in the MEC as delegated by the Executive Dean. Developing and promoting a Bristol-aligned research culture at MEC Deputise for the Executive Dean as required. Teaching and Research Deliver a select teaching contribution to the MEC Postgraduate/Undergraduate offer in the area of relevant expertise. Provide support for academic disciplines and interdisciplinary opportunities within the MEC in terms of developing the MEC’s research and innovation portfolio. Take leadership for the development and delivery of a quality Postgraduate Research that aligns clearly to the aspiration for MEC and the global engagement strategy of the University. Create a nurturing environment for excellence across the whole MEC research base and support implementation of forward-thinking research and innovation strategies and innovative engagement approaches. Ensure research strengths are matched and leveraged to develop teaching excellence and integrated in MEC UG/PG programme offerings. Identify potential areas of strength in research and innovation that align with the skills agenda for business. Work with the University’s Thematic PVCs and APVCs to develop partnerships that enable strategic and cross cutting University developments to be realized within the MEC. Work closely with relevant Faculty PVCs and APVCs to drive close engagement between MEC Research, Innovation and Partnership activity and faculty strategies Resource Management Understand the nature of the disciplines within the MEC and support delivery of operational plans. Deliver the leadership and managerial duties associated with the role of the Associate Dean working with and delegating to MEC leadership (e.g. programme directors, professors) and Academic Officers in an efficient manner including maintaining and developing robust staff review, mentoring, well-being and development processes. Work collaboratively with Professional Services partners to deliver delegated administrative and governance duties. Support the Executive Dean through the University Planning cycle identifying high level needs and opportunities for MEC efficient delivery as well as integration into the overall University Planning. Provide budget and resource management support to the Executive Dean. Actively support colleagues to identify areas for income generation, including through research grants, that support financial sustainability for the MEC, as well as that drive clear joint research activities between Bristol and Mumbai. Work closely with a relevant Faculty PVC (and Faculty based APVCs) to set up by year 2 a dedicated faculty lead role for the MEC, and interim provide this themselves in year 1. Key Competencies/ Attributes Leadership and Culture: supports the setting of direction and has the courage to give purpose to help take the MEC forward. Is able to help inspire people with the vision of the future. Manages others and their performance with honesty and integrity. Managing Change: leads and embraces change. Is able to balance University need for change with MEC needs. Understands the concerns of colleagues and communicates the reasons for change. Results Focus: takes action to make sure things happen. Is decisive and able to balance competing needs. Managing Finance and Resources: ensures the effective use of resources allocating time and people time appropriately in line with objectives and financial constraints. Collaborative Working: encourages a cohesive, trust-based team approach across the Faculties and University. Collaborative internationalization: open to working across international boundaries to connect closely with Bristol colleagues and embracing Bristol’s ethos and culture of internationalisation Continual Professional Development: engages in self-development Qualifications Applicants must have: A Ph.D.  Demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching Strong communication and interpersonal skills Evidence of academic leadership A strong record of scholarly or professional contributions What we offer A competitive salary and relocation support, and the opportunity to be a part of an excited venture – building up a university from inception! You will have access to India’s fastest growing education market, as well as international research and industry collaboration opportunities. This is your chance build and define an international academic career with a leading institution that is at the forefront of international education in India. Application Requirements Applicants should submit the following materials: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (CV) This position is focused on international faculty, preference given to candidates with global experience teaching in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia & Europe. Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. In press: https://inc42.com/buzz/edtech-startup-eruditus-fy23-revenue-crosses-inr-3000-cr-mark/ emeritus harvard business school: Edtech unicorn Emeritus story now a Harvard Business School case study - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)

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 Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position to work in the Catalysis for Chemical Circularity Group in the School of Engineering, University of Surrey. The main role of the post holder will be to carry out research to develop a geological inspired mechanochemical-UV process for efficient ROS production, using earth-abundant rock minerals. This interdisciplinary project is in close collaboration with academics in the University of Newcastle, University of Birmingham, and companies in the waste management and plastic production sectors. By participating in the stakeholder engagement, the post holder will gain great insight in the geo-mechanochemistry and plastic chemical recycling field. In addition, as part of a new EPSRC supporting career development initiative, the post holder will be provided with a separate amount of career development funding dedicated for their career development. The main project objectives are: Mineral screening for ROS generation and inter-discipline knowledge transfer. Optimise control parameters with high-throughput mechanochemical platform, and investigate interaction between mechanochemistry and UV. Demonstrate the effectiveness of on-demand ROS generation for polyolefin waste upcycling. About you The successful candidate should hold or be about to receive a PhD in Material Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. You should have a strong background in experimental catalyst design, characterisation and testing. Prior knowledge of mechanochemistry, polymer chemistry and physics, plastic chemical recycling is especially welcomed. Essential experiences, knowledge and skills include: Practical experience with experimental design, catalytic reactions, material characterisation and chemical product analysis Ability to conduct a detailed review of recent literature Skilled in characterisation and analysis techniques such as XRD, FTIR, TGA, Raman spectroscopy, chromatography, NMR, and mass spectroscopy Excellent verbal and written communication skills  Willingness to travel both within the United Kingdom and abroad to conduct research and attend conferences How to apply To apply for this role, please upload a CV and cover letter with your application via the University of Surrey website. For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr. Hui Luo (hui_luo@surrey.ac.uk). Interviews are expected to take place on 29th July. Further details Job Description