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We value you as an individual and will support your journey to help you reach your career goals whilst enabling you to achieve a positive work-life balance. We also provide an extensive range of benefits including a generous annual leave entitlement, a comprehensive wellbeing programme and flexible working patterns.

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Academic

Academic

Academic

Help us bring our vision to life and reach our goal of being recognised worldwide as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.

Professional & Support

Professional & Support

Professional & Support

Share your experience, knowledge and expertise while supporting the university in delivering our vision and values.

Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Make a difference to the lives of our staff, students, and the wider BU community. Lead the way in cultivating potential and creating opportunities to enhance the way we work together.

Research

Research

Research

Tackle today’s biggest challenges and provide solutions to real-world problems, contributing to our ambitious, inclusive and innovative research culture.

Faculty Technical

Faculty Technical

Faculty Technical

Inspire our students by assisting with the teaching of our specialist subjects whilst offering valuable support to colleagues.

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Faculty Librarian

All Locations
Bournemouth Gateway Building (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Archaeology and Anthropology, Life and Environmental Sciences, Medical Sciences and Public Health, Midwifery and Health Sciences, Nursing Science, Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences, Social Sciences and Social Work, Library and Learning Services
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Salary from £34,132 - £39,355 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £42,882
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
12 Dec 2025
Basis
Full Time
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Lecturer (Academic) in Biomedical Science (0.5 FTE)

All Locations
Bournemouth Gateway Building (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Life and Environmental Sciences
Advertising Salary
Salary from £39,335 - £45,413 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £49,559
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Academic
Closing Date
05 Dec 2025
Basis
Part Time
Hours Per Week
18.5
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Physician Associate Lecturer (Academic) (0.6FTE, Fixed-Term)

All Locations
Bournemouth Gateway Building (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Life and Environmental Sciences
Advertising Salary
Salary from £39,335 - £45,413 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £49,559
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Academic
Closing Date
05 Dec 2025
Basis
Part Time
Hours Per Week
22.2
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Planning Analyst (Internal Only)

All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Reporting and Analytics
Advertising Salary
Salary from £34,132 - £39,355 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £42,882
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
05 Dec 2025
Basis
Full Time
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Advice Caseworker - SUBU

All Locations
SUBU, Student Centre, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
All Departments
All
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Professional and Support
Closing Date
30 Nov 2025
Basis
Full Time
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Senior Library Assistant (Customer Services) (Internal Only)

All Locations
Sir Michael Cobham Library (Bournemouth - Talbot)
All Departments
Library and Learning Services
Advertising Salary
Salary from £24,900 - £25,733 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £27,644
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
27 Nov 2025
Basis
Full Time
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Videographer & Photographer (Brand & Marketing)

All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Administration and Co-ordination
Advertising Salary
Salary from £25,733 - £28,381 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £30,805
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
26 Nov 2025
Basis
Full Time
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Helpdesk and Administration Co-ordinator (X3 positions)

All Locations
Poole House (Bournemouth - Talbot)
All Departments
Estates and Facilities Management
Advertising Salary
Salary from £24,900 - £25,733 per annum with progression opportunities to £27,644
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
25 Nov 2025
Basis
Full Time
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Academic Liaison Librarian

All Locations
Sir Michael Cobham Library (Bournemouth - Talbot)
All Departments
Library and Learning Services
Advertising Salary
Salary from £29,959 - £34,132 per annum with progression opportunities to £37,174
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Professional and Support
Closing Date
12 Dec 2025
Basis
Full Time
More info
Latest

University Practice Learning Advisor

All Locations
Bournemouth Gateway Building (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Nursing Science
Advertising Salary
Salary from £39,335 - £45,413 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £49,559
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Academic
Closing Date
24 Nov 2025
Basis
Full Time
More info

University Hospitals Dorset vacancies

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership with BU to the benefit of both organisations.

The Trust’s University status recognises this close working relationship, which includes research collaboration, placement support and recruitment and training opportunities.

Find vacancies on the Trust’s website
Find out more about our partnership
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