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Residential Services at the University of Southampton offer accommodation to over 7,000 students every year. You will be joining the team at an exciting time as we continue to develop our portfolio of over 6,600 rooms, instigating a new refurbishment plan along with continued development of our halls offer to enhance student experience. This Customer Service Assistant position offers the opportunity to provide excellent service throughout the day for students, residents and other customers who interact with our services. You will be calm under pressure and have a commitment to providing excellent customer service at every touchpoint, whilst supporting the ongoing development and improvement projects for our customer facing areas. As an excellent communicator and multi-tasker, you will also play a part in providing valuable support to the supervisory team at Mayflower Halls of Residence both within and outside of reception.To ensure the smooth running of our service you will need to work in close partnership with colleagues in the Student Hub team who collectively provide a 24/7 support to students in Halls. You will also need to collaborate with other departments within the University and external contractors who deliver services within our Halls of Residence. The successful candidate will be able to evidence experience of working within a busy and diverse customer service environment. We are looking for an approachable and organised character with excellent communication skills. You will need to be confident working within a team, customer service skills across any industry could well be an advantage. The department uses multiple computer systems to deliver its services therefore experience using multiple systems is essential. This position is currently being advertised for 36 hours per week, on a Monday-Friday rota working between the hours of 8am and 6pm with shifts of 8am-4pm and 10am to 6pm. You will also be expected to be available for occasional weekend/evening working to support peak activity times during the academic year such as student arrivals/departure events and open days - we provide you with an 'annual leave embargo calendar' which shows you working weekends through the year. To find out more about the work of Residential Services please visit our website http://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/accommodation.page Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative Salary: £25,249 to £26,707 Per Annum Full Time Fixed Term for 4 months

Research and Innovation Services is seeking two Impact Managers to support the University’s preparations for REF 2029 and help strengthen the development of research impact activity across the institution. One role will focus primarily on Medicine, Health and Life Sciences disciplines, while the other will support Social Sciences.The role will make an important contribution to the identification, development and management of impact case studies and supporting evidence for future research assessment exercises. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues across the institution, the successful candidates will support coordinated and effective approaches to impact development and REF preparedness.We are looking for motivated, proactive and highly organised individuals with strong communication and stakeholder management skills who can work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the University's Impact Framework Manager, you will be part of a dedicated team supporting the development, coordination and management of research impact activity across the University.As a key member of the Research Information and Systems team, you will:Provide professional, expert advice and support to academic staff preparing REF impact case studies, with a particular focus on impact evaluation and evidencing.Coordinate impact-related review exercises, meetings and institutional activities.Provide advice and guidance to academic and professional services colleagues on REF impact processes and requirements.Support the monitoring and reporting of impact activity across Faculties and Units of Assessment.Help develop and improve institutional processes, guidance and tracking mechanisms relating to REF impact preparations.Work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to support coordinated and effective approaches to impact development.We are looking for individuals who are:Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively.Confident in building strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.Skilled in written and verbal communication, including preparing reports and briefing materials.Proven ability to summarise complex ideas or information which may be highly detailed, technical or specialist.Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Confident in reviewing and providing constructive feedback. Experience of research management, REF, research impact, higher education administration or project coordination would be advantageous. In addition, a Higher degree or equivalent professional experience in context relevant to one of the two disciplinary areas that these posts will focus on (Medicine, Health or Life Sciences or Social Sciences) would be beneficial, as would experience reviewing in an academic context (e.g. papers, grants, impact case studies or coursework). In return you can look forward to an excellent benefits package and a flexible home/office hybrid model supporting real work/life balance.Our vision and mission at the University of Southampton is to have a community where staff and students feel welcome, supported and valued. The Research & Innovation Services Department is proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, with the belief that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual.These posts are offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for one year, with the potential for extension subject to future funding and organisational arrangements.For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Dr Gemma Fitzsimmons, Head of Research Information and Systems, email: [email protected]. Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Section: Management, Specialist & Administrative Salary: £36,636 to £41,064 Per Annum Full Time Fixed Term for 12 months

*This role is open to current PhD students who are close to completion, or PhD students who have completed their PhD in the last year, within the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds*Are you committed to creating and delivering an exciting and inclusive student experience? We are looking for a Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy to contribute to the delivery of our thriving taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We particularly welcome applicants with a background in disability studies, social policy or society, culture and media, but we welcome applicants from all areas of expertise. You will be working with an experienced team of academic and support staff to deliver high-quality research-based pedagogy across several elements of our taught undergraduate and postgraduate programme. You will also be allocated time for development and training and to contribute to pedagogic research projects within the School to enhance the student experience.The post is a development opportunity for PGRs in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, aiming to provide not only valuable experience in teaching and scholarship, but also the time and resources to engage in professional development and training. The post is designed to enhance employability and give PGRs in the School a valuable first opportunity to take on the responsibilities of a lectureship as the next step up into a career in HE. It is open to postgraduate researchers in the School of Sociology and Social Policy who are either close to submitting their thesis, are awaiting their viva or who have been awarded their PhD in the last 12 months.What we offer in return 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance–the University contributes 14.5% of salaryHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor Karen Throsby, Head of SchoolEmail: [email protected] Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026 Section: Academic Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.

Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the roleWe are seeking an enthusiastic Researcher Fellow to join an exciting interdisciplinary project developing a new generation of compact acoustic liners for ducted flow systems, with potential applications in aerospace, turbomachinery, ventilation and other flow-duct noise control technologies.Noise from ducted flow systems remains a major engineering and health challenge, particularly where space and weight constraints limit the use of conventional acoustic treatments. This project, funded by the UK Metamaterials Network, will explore a novel aeroacoustic metamaterial liner concept that combines thin, lightweight acoustic metamaterials with shallow cavity liners to achieve strong low-frequency sound absorption at exceptionally small depth-to-wavelength ratios.The successful candidate will work within a collaborative team at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research, University of Southampton, drawing on expertise in aeroacoustics, acoustic liners, metamaterials, numerical modelling and experimental testing. The project includes opportunities to engage with internationally recognised facilities, including the University’s Planar Flow Rig, and to interact with industrial collaborators.The role will involve developing analytical and numerical models of metamaterial liner designs, carrying out parametric studies and optimisation, supporting prototype manufacture, conducting impedance tube measurements, and contributing to aeroacoustic testing under grazing flow conditions. The project will combine modelling, design, manufacturing and experiments, offering an excellent opportunity for a researcher who enjoys hands-on, applied and creative engineering science.Applicants should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in acoustical engineering. Experience in modelling, measuring, and optimising thin, plate-like acoustic metamaterials is required, given the short timeline of this pump prime funds project. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse technical backgrounds who are motivated to learn and contribute to a high-impact research challenge.The post offers the opportunity to produce prototype devices, generate novel experimental data, contribute to conference and journal publications, and help shape a follow-on research programme. Funding is available for dissemination at UK and international conferences.Apply by uploading your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026 Section: Education, Research & Enterprise Salary: £36,636 Full Time Fixed Term (until 19/03/2027)