Welcome to our Job Vacancies page, a dedicated space designed to connect our members and associates with exciting career opportunities in the Higher Education sector.
We understand that professional growth and exploring diverse pathways are key to your success. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of roles from universities and similar institutions that we believe align with the interests and expertise of our membership. We encourage you to explore these listings regularly and take the next step in your career journey.
Below, you’ll find a list of current job vacancies. Each listing provides a brief overview of the role, the hiring organisation, and a direct link to the full job description and application process. We strive to keep this page updated with the latest opportunities, so be sure to check back frequently
Development Partner

Perrett Laver are the AHUA Development Partner who we work with to support our development programs and are recommended for institutions looking to attract top talent into relevant senior administration roles.
If you want to talk with Perrett Laver about a recruitment brief for a senior executive role in your institution, please contact James McSean at james.mcsean@perrettlaver.com or their central mail address at mail@perrettlaver.com
Current vacancies

Job title: School Secretary
Location: London
Deadline: Monday 10 August, 9.00
Description: The School Secretary reports directly to the General Counsel and works with the Chair of Council and the President and Vice-Chancellor, providing strategic leadership on governance, ethics and compliance across the School. As the recognised principal officer to the governing body, the School Secretary provides authoritative advice on matters of governance, institutional integrity and regulatory compliance. This is a critically important appointment…

Job title: Group Solicitor and Secretary to the HE Governing Body
Location: Hartlepool
Deadline: Monday 31 August
Description: The Northern School of Art are seeking a qualified Solicitor entitled to practise in England and Wales, with significant post-qualification experience and a strong understanding of governance, regulatory compliance and commercial law. The successful candidate will have experience advising senior leaders or boards, drafting and negotiating complex agreements and delivering clear, pragmatic legal advice. Experience within the Higher Education…

Job title: University Secretary
Location: London
Deadline: Monday 7 September
Description: Leading the University’s Governance, Legal and Compliance functions, you will oversee institutional governance frameworks, risk management, internal audit and regulatory assurance. As Senior Information Risk Owner, you will also provide strategic leadership on information governance, freedom of speech, Prevent and wider statutory responsibilities, ensuring the University remains resilient within an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
This is an opportunity to influence the future direction of an internationally renowned institution whose graduates, staff and research continue to shape the creative industries, public policy and society around the world…
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If you are recruiting for a senior role and want to connect with a highly engaged audience across 140 member institutions and a range of interested associates in higher education, advertise a relevant job vacancies with us. We welcome submissions that align with the professional interests of our members.
Please contact the AHUA Office Team for more information.
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