University of the Built Environment
Reading, Oxfordshire
Lecturer - Town Planning Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent Remote place of work with a minimum of six visits per year to Horizons Salary range £39,000 to £47,000 pa plus benefits We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer to join our School of the Built Environment team. You will have the opportunity to be an active part of the academic community at the University, supporting the development and delivery of modules within Town Planning, almost entirely online. You will play an important role in shaping the future of the built environment, ensuring an excellent student experience and providing an effective learning experience that is in line with industry needs. University of the Built Environment is a place where you can bring your industry and teaching expertise to an online education environment and really make a difference. We expect you to have strong IT and digital skills and be passionate about teaching online. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Lead and co-ordinate modules as directed as part of the MSc Urban Planning programme Support the Programme Leader and the Head of School of Town Planning in engagement with employers, industry forums and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) to ensure the University's programme pipeline is in tune with industry requirements and skills needs Demonstrate excellence in urban planning theory, policy, and design and bring established credentials and experience gained either in academia or practice Our main requirements: Undergraduate degree in urban planning, architecture or geography or a cognate discipline Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or intention to obtain this Teaching experience and a proven ability to effectively communicate and deliver teaching in a variety of modes Relevant industry experience in the role of a built environment practitioner or established research/CPD or tutoring record At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site: Explore our current vacancies - University of the Built Environment Vacancy closes on Wednesday 01 April 2026 at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Lecturer - Town Planning Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent Remote place of work with a minimum of six visits per year to Horizons Salary range £39,000 to £47,000 pa plus benefits We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer to join our School of the Built Environment team. You will have the opportunity to be an active part of the academic community at the University, supporting the development and delivery of modules within Town Planning, almost entirely online. You will play an important role in shaping the future of the built environment, ensuring an excellent student experience and providing an effective learning experience that is in line with industry needs. University of the Built Environment is a place where you can bring your industry and teaching expertise to an online education environment and really make a difference. We expect you to have strong IT and digital skills and be passionate about teaching online. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Lead and co-ordinate modules as directed as part of the MSc Urban Planning programme Support the Programme Leader and the Head of School of Town Planning in engagement with employers, industry forums and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRBs) to ensure the University's programme pipeline is in tune with industry requirements and skills needs Demonstrate excellence in urban planning theory, policy, and design and bring established credentials and experience gained either in academia or practice Our main requirements: Undergraduate degree in urban planning, architecture or geography or a cognate discipline Chartered Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI), or intention to obtain this Teaching experience and a proven ability to effectively communicate and deliver teaching in a variety of modes Relevant industry experience in the role of a built environment practitioner or established research/CPD or tutoring record At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site: Explore our current vacancies - University of the Built Environment Vacancy closes on Wednesday 01 April 2026 at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
University of the Built Environment
Reading, Oxfordshire
Student Retention and Registry Officer Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term for up to 12 months (maternity cover) Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary £27,644 pa plus benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Student Retention and Registry Officer to join our dynamic Academic Registry team. You will play an important role in ensuring student success and contribute to an excellent student experience. You will act as a first-line advocate for students, coordinating early interventions and supporting at-risk learners. You will also be responsible for managing key registry processes including re-registration, withdrawals, interruptions of study, and progression updates. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skillset within Higher Education, whilst really making a difference to the learning experience at the University. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Implement and coordinate student intervention plans across support teams Lead first-line student engagement activities (outbound calls, emails, SMS) Coordinate semester re-registration processes and update module choices Support conversion activities to encourage registration and fee payment Our main requirements: GCSE Maths and English language Grade C or 4 or above Experience in delivering high quality customer service and/or in administrative roles Digital skills confidence: We use MS Office which includes Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and several other systems/technology At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site: Explore our current vacancies - University of the Built Environment Vacancy closes on Monday 06 April 2026 at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Mar 27, 2026
Full time
Student Retention and Registry Officer Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term for up to 12 months (maternity cover) Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with up to two days per week working from home Salary £27,644 pa plus benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Student Retention and Registry Officer to join our dynamic Academic Registry team. You will play an important role in ensuring student success and contribute to an excellent student experience. You will act as a first-line advocate for students, coordinating early interventions and supporting at-risk learners. You will also be responsible for managing key registry processes including re-registration, withdrawals, interruptions of study, and progression updates. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skillset within Higher Education, whilst really making a difference to the learning experience at the University. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Implement and coordinate student intervention plans across support teams Lead first-line student engagement activities (outbound calls, emails, SMS) Coordinate semester re-registration processes and update module choices Support conversion activities to encourage registration and fee payment Our main requirements: GCSE Maths and English language Grade C or 4 or above Experience in delivering high quality customer service and/or in administrative roles Digital skills confidence: We use MS Office which includes Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and several other systems/technology At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site: Explore our current vacancies - University of the Built Environment Vacancy closes on Monday 06 April 2026 at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
University of the Built Environment
Reading, Oxfordshire
Professor - Built Environment Part-time or full-time appointment considered The working location for this role is flexible and can be discussed at interview. Occasional travel to the Horizons head office in Reading and the London School of Architecture will be required. Salary to be confirmed on appointment, up to £82,000 pa FTE We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic academic to join us in shaping and developing our research and knowledge exchange capacity. With a focus on Societal Wellbeing and Transformation, we need you to contribute to teaching, learning, and assessment across our portfolio of programmes, working collaboratively towards our institutional ambition to make our first submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2029. We welcome applications from candidates across a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds, including built environment fields, social sciences, and technical disciplines. This is an exciting time for the University, and we need exciting new talent to help us achieve our vision of becoming the Centre of Excellence for Built Environment Education. We expect you to have strong IT and digital skills and be passionate about teaching online. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Lead, develop, and sustain an internationally excellent research and/or knowledge exchange portfolio, aligned with the University's Research Strategy and thematic priorities Provide strategic research leadership, fostering a vibrant research culture, supporting colleagues to develop their research trajectories Provide high quality learning, teaching, and assessment within a subject discipline of Built Environment education Our main requirements: Postgraduate/research degree or higher in the built environment discipline Proven track record of research excellence, evidenced through high-quality publications, successful grant awards, and/or effective supervision of postgraduate researchers Experience within the built environment and higher education, with a proven ability to integrate academic expertise into teaching and professional practice Evidence of leadership and development in high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To apply, please click the 'Visit website' button. Vacancy closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Mar 23, 2026
Full time
Professor - Built Environment Part-time or full-time appointment considered The working location for this role is flexible and can be discussed at interview. Occasional travel to the Horizons head office in Reading and the London School of Architecture will be required. Salary to be confirmed on appointment, up to £82,000 pa FTE We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic academic to join us in shaping and developing our research and knowledge exchange capacity. With a focus on Societal Wellbeing and Transformation, we need you to contribute to teaching, learning, and assessment across our portfolio of programmes, working collaboratively towards our institutional ambition to make our first submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2029. We welcome applications from candidates across a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds, including built environment fields, social sciences, and technical disciplines. This is an exciting time for the University, and we need exciting new talent to help us achieve our vision of becoming the Centre of Excellence for Built Environment Education. We expect you to have strong IT and digital skills and be passionate about teaching online. Your accountabilities and responsibilities include: Lead, develop, and sustain an internationally excellent research and/or knowledge exchange portfolio, aligned with the University's Research Strategy and thematic priorities Provide strategic research leadership, fostering a vibrant research culture, supporting colleagues to develop their research trajectories Provide high quality learning, teaching, and assessment within a subject discipline of Built Environment education Our main requirements: Postgraduate/research degree or higher in the built environment discipline Proven track record of research excellence, evidenced through high-quality publications, successful grant awards, and/or effective supervision of postgraduate researchers Experience within the built environment and higher education, with a proven ability to integrate academic expertise into teaching and professional practice Evidence of leadership and development in high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us. We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits. To apply, please click the 'Visit website' button. Vacancy closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026 at 17:00. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
