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University of
Southampton
Location
Four campuses across the Southampton region and one
in Malaysia.
Remit
The University of Southampton is a place of
transformation. Through education and research,
innovation and enterprise, we unlock creative potential
and provide opportunities that transform the lives of
our students, our community, society and the economy.
We are a leading UK teaching and research institution
with over 23,000 students, around 5,000 staff, and an
annual turnover well in excess of £435 million. We
have a global reputation for leading-edge research
and scholarship across a wide range of subjects in
engineering, science, social sciences, health and
humanities.
Example Vacancies
Flexible opportunities in research, teaching,
administration and other roles.
Salary Range and Benefits
Salaries are competitive and vary by post. Benefits
include state-of-the-art research and sports facilities,
arts venues, on-campus childcare, flexible working,
childcare vouchers, health and dental plans,
comprehensive staff discounts, competitive pension
schemes and more.
Diversity Action Statement
We believe that we should reflect the diversity of the
global community we work with, and place a high
priority on attracting and developing staff with talent,
irrespective of background. We value independent
thought and the freedom to challenge existing
knowledge and beliefs respectfully through critical
research and scholarship.
We work hard to create an environment free from
harassment and bullying, and actively encourage
participation from under-represented groups. We
hold Athena SWAN and HR Excellence in Research
awards, we are a DisabledGo partner, a Stonewall
Diversity Champion and our staff LGBT Network is
very active.
Contact Details
Cardiff University
Location
Various in Cardiff, including
the civic centre and Heath
Park.
Remit
Cardiff University is recognised in independent
government assessments as one of Britain’s leading
teaching and research universities and is a member of
the Russell Group of the UK’s most research intensive
universities. Among its academic staff are two Nobel
Laureates, including the winner of the 2007 Nobel
Prize for Medicine, University President Professor Sir
Martin Evans.
Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, today the
University combines impressive modern facilities
and a dynamic approach to teaching and research.
Three major new Research Institutes, offering radical
new approaches to neuroscience and mental health,
cancer stem cells and sustainable places are now fully
operational.
Example Vacancies
Cardiff University is one of the largest employers in
Cardiff and attracts people of all backgrounds to join us
in our endeavours.
Diversity Action Statement
Dignity, courtesy and respect are three of Cardiff’s
core values and equality and diversity is a key theme
of the University’s Positive Working Environment
initiative. Cardiff is committed to recruiting, retaining
and developing the best staff and student talent and
strives to create an environment where difference is
recognised and valued, where people feel comfortable
with themselves, and where treatment is fair and equal.
This has been recognised in the Stonewall WEI with
Cardiff once again retaining its position as one of the
top 100 places to work in the UK for lesbian, gay and
bisexual people.
Contact Details
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