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Career opportunity plus Lead People & Payroll – Take Charge of Complex OperationsDrive Change – Lead System & Process ImprovementsNgā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the roleAre you ready to lead a dedicated team, manage a large complex payroll and develop our payroll systems and processes?We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll function and ensure the delivery of a smooth, efficient, and compliant payroll service. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead our payroll team, champion continuous improvement, and be the go-to expert for all things payroll. You’ll oversee every stage of the payroll cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with ever-evolving legislation. You’ll lead the development and delivery of payroll systems, reporting and analytics. This is a position that calls for vision, collaboration, and a passion for operational excellence.Our focus right now is system and process improvement for greater efficiency and better resilience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and this sort of challenge is right up your alley, as well as enjoy building trusted relationships across departments, this could be your next exciting career move.This is a full-time role (37.5 hours a week), based on our Hamilton Campus.For more information on the role please see the position description. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.Ko wai koe? – Who are you?A confident and capable people leader, you bring payroll expertise with large organisation and complex payroll experience. You bring skills in payroll reporting and analytics. You are systems savvy with configuration, integration, and automation expertise. You thrive on continuous improvement and solving complex problems. You lead with integrity and build trusted relationships. Don’t meet every single requirement?Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At The University of Waikato, we’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right person for this or another opportunity on our team.Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? Our motto Ko te Tangata (For the People) is at the heart of everything we do. It is our people who make this University distinctive, and the People and Capability team support all staff and managers to create a positive environment that enables our people to be successful.Our team deliver core services relating to Talent Acquisition and Recruitment, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Payroll, Safety and Wellness, and Employment Relations. He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here. Ko te Tangata – For the PeopleThe University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.Applications Close on Monday, 20th July 2026Requisition number: 1003758

Lancaster University is seeking a detail oriented and proactive Application Security Engineer to join the IT Security Team within Information Systems Services. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to strategic and operational technology initiatives that support teaching, research, the student experience, and the effective running of the University.As an Application Security Engineer, you will play a central role in strengthening the security of applications and integrations used across the University by embedding security into how software is designed, built, and operated. You will work closely with development, platform, and delivery teams across a diverse range of technologies and environments. Because of this, you will draw on real world experience to understand how applications are developed and used in practice, helping teams improve security in ways that are pragmatic, proportionate, and sustainable. You will be responsible for identifying and reducing security risk across the full application lifecycle, covering both long running production services and newly developed solutions. This includes defining and maintaining application security standards, advising on secure design and architecture, and supporting the effective use of security tooling and processes. The role spans a broad application landscape including web and mobile applications, APIs, and microservices, and applies DevSecOps principles to ensure security is considered early and consistently.A key focus of the role is supporting the University’s cloud enablement programme. You will help ensure that cloud-based architectures, services, and deployments are designed and implemented securely, while recognising the realities of operating live services and the need to balance security, usability, and delivery.The successful candidate will bring a pragmatic, experience led approach to application security. You will be comfortable working in complex and evolving environments, constructively challenging existing approaches and helping teams improve security through sound judgement rather than prescriptive theory. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves influencing and advising technical teams and stakeholders across the organisation.This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible and lasting impact on the University’s security posture while working collaboratively within a supportive and forward-looking technology environment.The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. This role has an expectation of at least 2 days a week in the office.If interested, apply now and submit your CV alongside an optional Coversheet up to a maximum of two A4 pages. Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026 Department: Professional/Management Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.Do you have experience coordinating complex projects and working with a wide range of stakeholders? This part-time (0.6FTE) project management opportunity within the School of Social Sciences will see you contributing to an important research project exploring the socio-ethical implications of emerging science.Supporting the delivery of the Wellcome-funded project, Care-full Synthesis: Advancing Global Engagement on the Socio-Ethical Implications of Synthesising Human Genomes, you will work closely with Professor Joy Y. Zhang to ensure the successful delivery of project activities through effective coordination, communication and project management.As Project Manager you can expect to be involved in:Supporting the delivery of project objectives and ensuring activities are completed to agreed timescales.Coordinating communication and engagement with external partners, collaborators and research participants.Managing project logistics, including events, travel arrangements and financial administration.Liaising with internal departments to support the effective administration and governance of the project.What will you bring to the role?A recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM), or equivalent relevant experience.Experience of managing complex academic activities or projects.Experience of working effectively with external partners and a range of internal stakeholders.Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.What we can offer in return:As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden HealthFor more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at KentWe are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SSS-035-26-R. Closing Date: 02 Aug 2026 Section: Administrative Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 pro rata per annum

Can you support a busy team within a live ever-changing construction environment? Do you have sound knowledge and experience in building construction, contracts and/or facilities management?Are you a good communicator, with the ability to form strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, contractors and consultants?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Assistant Project Manager within the Campus Development Team of Property Services on a permanent, full-time contract. Property Services delivers quality facilities and services for our students, staff and the wider community to enjoy, by building and maintaining a sustainable environment which enables and supports the University’s research, teaching and learning. You will be a member of the Campus Development team and report to one of our Project Delivery Managers. You will be responsible for supporting the team with new building projects, major building refurbishments and smaller capital and infrastructure work programmes.Key responsibilities: Manage and deliver minor projects under the guidance of the Project Delivery Manager and/or Project Manager.Support the Project Delivery Manager and Project Manager with administrative duties around the planning and delivery of capital works projects.Assist with cost controls for those projects which you support and/or under your management.Assist in ensuring that programme and project communications are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner.Build and maintain positive working relationships and communications with relevant internal and external stakeholders.Ō pūmanawa - About youKey requirements:Have relevant experience in a project administration role with a building and construction industry component.Have an understanding of the project management lifecycle and methodologies, coupled with project management experience or relevant Prince 2 or PMI certification.Be a good communicator, with a strong ability to be able to form strong relationships with our clients, stakeholders, contractors, consultants and the operational team.Be able to quickly handle new or urgent demanding situations that come your way, be agile, flexible and pragmatic, with a high workload capacity in order to effectively meet the challenges inherent in the position. You will possess sound critical thinking and robust analysis skills.Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page.Close date for vacancy: 19 July 2026.How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. Applicants who do not have residency or citizenship and require a visa to work at the University must clearly indicate their visa status in their application and understand that if they do not have a current, relevant visa, they will need to secure this independently.We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.