Job Vacancies

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…

Learn more and apply here


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…

Learn more and apply here


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…

Learn more and apply here

Interested in advertising a job vacancy with AHUA?

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.

 

Previous Advertised Vacancies

Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Executive Director of Strategic Governance
University Secretary
University Secretary
Head of Legal Services and University Counsel
Academic Registrar
Secretary and Registrar
University Secretary
Deputy University Secretary/Director of Governance
Chief Audit and Assurance Executive
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer & University Secretary
Registrar, Secretary & Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Board Trustees/Directors
Chief Operating Officer
University Secretary
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer
University Secretary & General Counsel
Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Registration is now open!

AHUA and AHEP Conference Partnership: Professional Services as the Catalyst for Collaboration, taking place at Manchester Metropolitan University on Friday 11 September 2026.

Hear insights from:

  • Malcolm Press CBE DL, UUK President and Manchester Metropolitan Vice-Chancellor Professor
  • Smita Jamdar, Partner & Head of Education at Shakespeare Martineau
  • Speakers from Conference Partner, Technology One

View the programme here. 

Register here