About you: 

You will have experience in working in clinical trials and be familiar with clinical trial databases, the process of data cleaning and have some experience of Case Report Form design, quality management systems and the writing of system or process documentation.

About us: 

This post is an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the beautiful University of Nottingham’s University Park campus.   

NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners. 

Please visit www.nctu.ac.uk for further details. 

What we can offer in return: 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment. 
• Agile working: This role can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2-3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus. 
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. 
• Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities. 
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.  

To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full. Ensure you tailor your answers to reflect the role requirements in the role profile.

Refer to our candidate guidance on writing an application and the use of AI: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/candidate-guidance/writing-your-application.aspx  

Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.  

This post is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Job share arrangements may also be considered.   

Please contact Lisa Evans at Lisa.Evans@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Working under the strategic direction of the Director and Deputy Director of Legal Services, this role includes a high degree of autonomy in handling complex commercial matters, supervising and managing the Commercial Lawyers in the team and working collaboratively across the adjacent Senior Lawyers in the Regulatory and Contentious and Employment areas. 

About the team- as part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community.  Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.

About you- we’re looking for a commercial, pragmatic and technically capable lawyer, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound commercial judgement in a complex environment. You will have strong experience in contracts and commercial matters, especially IT contracts. You will be comfortable in developing expertise in adjacent areas and work well as part of multidisciplinary teams. 

What we offer- being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners. 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next- Candidates are invited to submit an application by 21/09/2026.

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time applicants will be considered, subject to business need. 

Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via sam.mcginty@nottingham.ac.uk  if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Working under the strategic direction of the Deputy Director of Legal Services, this role includes a high degree of autonomy in handling complex contentious matters, supervising and managing the Regulatory and Contentious Lawyers in the team and working collaboratively across the adjacent Senior Lawyers in the Commercial and Employment areas. 

About the team- as part of the recently restructured, friendly and inclusive Legal Services team, you will contribute to new initiatives, support our ESG activities (including working with the University’s School of Law) and be part of the wider University community.  Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services.

About you- we’re looking for a pragmatic, analytical and technically capable lawyer, with great interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement in a complex environment. You will have strong experience in regulatory and contentious matters, at all stages of litigation. You will be comfortable in developing expertise in adjacent areas and work well as part of multidisciplinary teams. 

What we offer- being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners. 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next- Candidates are invited to submit an application by 21/09/2026. 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time applicants will be considered, subject to business need. 

Please contact Sam McGinty, Director of Legal Services via sam.mcginty@nottingham.ac.uk  if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 21 Sep 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

In this role, you'll help deliver engaging, data-informed marketing campaigns that raise awareness, generate leads and support student recruitment. You’ll use data and customer insights to optimise performance, and help ensure future students receive engaging, targeted communications throughout their decision-making journey.

This is an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced and creative environment, which has all the benefits of hybrid-working (a mixture of working from home and on our beautiful Jubilee Campus). Our university changes lives, so if you’re a highly motivated and disciplined marketer who thrives on meeting customer needs and delivering high-impact results, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

We offer:

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Hybrid working including home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and much more (see our  benefits website for details)

Next steps

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact natalie.mawson@nottingham.ac.uk if you have any questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

About you:

You will have experience of data entry and using database systems and preferably knowledge of clinical trial data handling processes.

About us:

These posts are an exciting opportunity to join the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) based in the beautiful University of Nottingham’s University Park campus.

NCTU is a rapidly growing UK Clinical Research Collaboration registered Clinical Trials Unit (www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk) based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham. Our mission is to conduct top quality, high impact multicentre clinical trials across a range of health areas which will improve health outcomes. We have a broad and expanding portfolio of trials. In addition, we conduct methodological work to improve the efficiency and quality of trial design, conduct, analysis and reporting. NCTU has close links with NHS Trusts, universities and industry partners.

Please visit www.nctu.ac.uk for further details.

What we can offer in return:

· A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.

· Agile working: This role can either be fully office-based or open to a hybrid working model with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work a minimum of 2-3 days (pro-rata) per week on campus.

· Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

· Commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.

· Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.

To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full. Ensure you tailor your answers to reflect the role requirements in the role profile.

Refer to our candidate guidance on writing an application and the use of AI: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/candidate-guidance/writing-your-application.aspx 

Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). However, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. This post is offered on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Job share arrangements may also be considered. 

Please contact Rich Swinden (richard.swinden@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Administrative Assistant to join the Assessment Delivery team within the School of Medicine. This varied role supports the administration and delivery of Clinical and Professional Skills Assessments (CPSAs) and other practical assessments for undergraduate medical students.

Working closely with colleagues, students, examiners and education providers, you will coordinate a wide range of activities including examiner administration, assessment preparation, training events, data checking, meeting support and examination logistics. You will also support the financial administration associated with assessment delivery, including processing examiner payment claims, raising purchase orders, receiving goods and services through the University's finance systems, and coordinating catering and other operational requirements. Working accurately and efficiently, you will help ensure that assessment activities are supported by effective financial processes and robust record keeping. In addition, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of assessments on examination days, helping to ensure a professional and positive experience for students, examiners and colleagues alike

About the team-

You will join a friendly and collaborative Assessment Delivery team within the Education Centre. The team is responsible for administering and delivering a range of assessments that support student progression throughout the medical programme. During busy assessment periods, team members work together to ensure examinations, results processing and related activities are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. The team will be largely based in the Clinical Exams Centre.

About you-

You will have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will be confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion. Experience of working in an office environment, using Microsoft Office applications, responding to enquiries and working to deadlines is essential. You will also be proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent customer service.

What we offer-

We offer a friendly, diverse and supportive working environment together with opportunities for professional development. You will benefit from a generous holiday allowance, Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. Access to a wide range of staff benefits and discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, travel schemes and excellent pension provision. As part of a leading university, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to an important area of student education and assessment.

What next-

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy, please click 'Apply Now’ and complete your application.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, based across the Medical School and Jubilee Campus. For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Chloe Marshall chloe.marshall@nottingham.ac.uk Applications sent directly to email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

In this position, you'll play a key role in delivering an efficient and professional service to colleagues across the university. You'll provide administrative support throughout the recruitment process, offer guidance on HR related queries, and deliver excellent customer service to hiring managers, university staff, and new starters through email, MS Teams, and telephone communication.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to gain HR experience, covering the full recruitment life cycle; while navigating your career in HR.

To be successful you will be able to demonstrate your high levels of attention to detail and accuracy and have experience in a customer service administrative role. You will need to be resilient and comfortable working with high volume requests, as well as being adaptable and a good problem solver, actively looking for opportunities to improve our service for customers and our processes.

We are looking for someone who shares our passion for excellent customer service and who is a strong team player. You must have a positive, pro-active approach to your work, show flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata if applicable) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This post is offered on a permanent, full time (36.25 hours per week) contract. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

This role is based in the Human Resources Department on Jubilee Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working. Typically, you will work 2 – 3 days per week on campus.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Vickie Freeman (vickie.freeman@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

As Senior Operations Officer (People) you will be part of an integrated team with responsibility for the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of a range of operational processes and activities. With a focus on Core Operations (see below), you will work flexibly to ensure the delivery of excellent support for operations, governance and activity as part of the People function within the Business School’s Operations and Research Team. This will include providing administrative and operational support for HR-related processes including staff, casual and academic admin role recruitment, supporting appraisal and staff development processes, updating resources, and support for other People and Culture related activities as required.

Duties will include:

· Coordinate and provide administrative support for local HR-related processes.

· Develop, deliver and coordinate support and activity across a range of areas ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

· Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of relevant plans, policies and processes.

· Provide high-level administrative support to relevant members of the School’s senior leadership team.

· Contribute to the planning, management and delivery of projects and initiatives to support School plans and priorities

You will contribute to our ambitions to enhance the support provided for world-leading teaching and research. You will need excellent interpersonal skills, work well in a team, be highly organised, flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment. As someone who is self-motivated and has experience of contributing to projects and improving processes, you will help drive forward change and deliver excellent service.

What we offer

· A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

· A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week

· Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.

· We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities

· You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more.

This is a fixed-term (6 months), full-time (36.25hours per week) position available from September 2026. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application.

Please contact Janet Cooke, janet.cooke@nottingham.ac.uk , if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

You will contact study participants by telephone, completing questionnaires at set follow up times. You will be required to keep accurate records of participant responses, and send postal questionnaires to participants you have been unable to contact by telephone.  You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, and high attention to detail.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This position is fixed term for 1 year from start date. Your working hours will be 16 hours per week which are flexible and will be negotiated with the successful candidate. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 10 hours per week, we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Rachael Murray (Rachael.murray@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 25 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

You will be part of a friendly and welcoming Library Research Support Team which delivers services across the research lifecycle. We promote best practice in open research, facilitate publication and re-use of research outputs, and support discovery, access to, and management of scholarly literature and research data. You will work closely with colleagues across UoN Libraries teams and in partnership with a variety of colleagues from across Professional Services. 

You will have a good understanding of the information needs of researchers and experience of working with them to promote and support open access to their publications or data. You will answer enquiries from researchers on all these topics and contribute to our inclusive training and engagement programme, supported by colleagues as you build knowledge and expertise.

We know that having colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds is key to a supportive workplace and improved services. We are particularly keen to receive applications from those who are currently underrepresented in Libraries in the UK, such as racially minoritised people.

We offer this as a permanent position, working 36.25 hours per week. Your base will be the Hallward Library on our University Park campus, but you may work across our different campuses. We have in place a hybrid working arrangement where you will be expected to spend a minimum of two days a week on campus. 

We are committed to providing a competitive employment package that supports your well-being and helps you to reach your full potential. You will have access to benefits, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and attractive pension scheme.

We want to see the best possible version of you in your application. To understand our recruitment process (including some handy tips and advice), please follow this link to our candidate guidance page.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jane Grogan jane.grogan@nottingham.ac.uk. (Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted).

Closing Date: 04 Sep 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

At UoN we have a Vision to be the best UK University for Sport. For the Participation team, this means maximising engagement in sport for all. The Sport Outreach role will work in partnership with the university Residential Experience team to drive participation from students living in Halls encouraging them to utilise their Active Living package, facilitating friendships and improving wellbeing. The role will also focus on creating meaningful insight driven interventions that open up sport and physical activity to International Students which will not only encourage greater participation in sport but strengthen community and sense of belonging.

Our approach places students at the heart of everything we do. This role will play a positive role in student experience by facilitating friendships, creating a sense of community, and fostering belonging among residents.

You’ll –

· Co-ordinate and implement a series of Active Living large events and smaller termly targeted initiatives across all campus.

· Embed current UoN Sport programmes into Active Living and work with other teams and departments to encourage engagement (IMS, Just Play, Clubs, Gym, etc).

· Devise systems for the collection of data, feedback, registration, and attendance for all programmes and events.

· Review and evaluate international student engagement in sport and physical activity to understand current levels of engagement, perceived value, impact, and the barriers to our programmes.

· Develop a strategic plan to support the increased engagement of international students in sport and physical activity, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of outcomes across all three University campuses.

· Support ResX cultural events and build in sporty elements

· Lead on the recruitment, management, training, and work programmes of part-time student ambassadors.

· Manage and be accountable for a delegated budget, ensuring that expenditure is within agreed limits.

· Embed monitoring and evaluation into programs to measure the impact of interventions (e.g. Sense of Belonging, friendships, wellbeing).

About the team-

Successful candidates will join the participation team dedicated to engaging, including and empowering students to participate in sport and physical activity at the University of Nottingham.

You will bring –

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels

· Experience of devising, coordinating, and implementing a range of sports programmes

· Demonstrable event organisation skills

· Knowledge and understanding of the barriers to sport for HE students, including international students 

· Experience of gathering, analysing, and presenting data What we offer- In return, you’ll benefit from: 

· A welcoming and supportive workplace where diversity is valued. 

· Flexible and hybrid working options to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. 

· A generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days, plus bank holidays and University closure days, including the period between Christmas and New Year (pro rata). 

· Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including health and UoN Sport facilities, staff discounts and sustainable travel schemes. · A commitment to supporting you throughout your career, including reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment where required. 

What next- 

If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact Daniella Dutton at daniella.dutton@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. If you require any adjustments to enable you to apply for this role or participate in the selection process, please let us know as part of your application. 

For full details of the role and person specification, please refer to the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

About the team – as part of the University’s friendly and inclusive Legal Services, you will be part of the Legal Operations team, enabling the lawyers to work as efficiently as possible and being an active part of the University community.  Legal Services is an integral part of the University’s professional services and is relied on by colleagues for clear and practical legal support. 

About you – we’re looking for Law graduates or graduates who have taken a qualifying post-graduate law conversion course, in addition to relevant experience. You should have experience of a broad range of office duties, including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and a confident computer user. You should have the ability to work effectively, professionally and efficiently in a busy office environment, preferably with prior relevant experience in a legal support role. You should have experience of and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, particularly in undertaking case work. 

What we offer – being part of the University of Nottingham Legal Services team offers: 

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment 
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week 
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and up to five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year 
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities, including through membership of the Association of University Legal Practitioners 
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and more. Follow the link to our benefits website 

What next – Candidates are invited to submit an application form, which involves answering some short questions, by 24 August 2026, with online assessment and interviews in the week commencing 7 September 2026.  

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. Part time appointment will be considered with a minimum of 30 hours per week. If you are a UK Visa holder, please see further here. 

Further information is available in the role profile which you should read thoroughly. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’. 

Please contact Jon Ludford-Thomas, Senior Lawyer (Employment) via legal-services@nottingham.ac.uk if you have further questions about this role. Please note applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 24 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Application Engineer to join the Power Electronics, Machines and Control Institute (PEMC) at the University of Nottingham. This is a hands-on engineering role at the heart of world-leading research in power electronics and drive systems. Day to day, you will be designing novel power converter topologies, writing and validating drive control code, building and commissioning hardware, and running experiments on PEMC's state-of-the-art test facilities. You will work directly alongside researchers and leading industrial partners, including Rolls-Royce, GKN, Siemens and Cummins, contributing across the full project lifecycle from requirements capture and simulation through to system integration, test and reporting.

About the Team

The PEMC institute has grown exponentially and now has over 200 members, 24 academics and circa 130 PhD students, researchers, and engineers. The group offers state-of-the-art facilities spanning 3500m², capable of handling up to 5MW for construction and testing, and is world leading in power electronics, machine drives and control for aerospace, automotive, renewable energy and industrial applications. We are a diverse, international team and we believe that a breadth of backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all cultures, ethnicities, genders and beliefs, and welcome those who bring different experiences and ways of thinking to our work.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and practical engineer with a passion for power electronics. You will need: proven design skills applied to power electronics converters and drive systems from concept through to hardware; a track record of writing drive control code in C or equivalent; solid understanding of power converter design including topology selection, gate drive design and EMC; practical lab skills in converter characterisation, instrumentation and data acquisition; and experience of thermal management of power electronics subsystems. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment and seeing your designs come to life on the bench, this role is for you.

Reporting to the Associate Professor of Power Electronics, you will collaborate with academics, researchers, technical services colleagues and industrial partners. You will be self-motivated, well organised and comfortable working on complex, ambiguous engineering challenges, bringing clarity and practical problem-solving to every stage of the project.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment.

• Generous holiday entitlement of 27-30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days, including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work.
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, visit our benefits website.

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham Page.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see the our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

Additional Information

If we make a conditional offer of employment, the University of Nottingham will ask you whether you have any unspent criminal convictions as part of our pre-employment checks. If the position you are applying for is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 you will be asked to confirm both spent and unspent convictions at the point of offer. Examples of such posts include clinical, medical and allied health roles, roles involving childcare services. A DBS check may also be required.

The University will only use information relating to criminal convictions where the law allows us to do so in line with our Data Protection Policy. Personal data relating to criminal convictions will be retained confidentially and securely and access to that data will be strictly controlled.

More information relating to the manner in which we process your personal data is located within our privacy notice for staff, job applicants and others working at the University. Information about your rights relating to the use of your personal data can be found within our website privacy notice.

This post is available on a fixed term basis for 1 year. Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week (full time). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum hours to be agreed), we encourage you to apply, please specify your preferred hours in your application. Job share arrangements may also be considered.

What Next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Please contact Rishad Ahmed (rishad.ahmed@nottingham.ac.uk) for further information. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)