Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

The University of Cumbria and Imperial College London have formed a strategic partnership to open a new medical school to develop and deliver the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM). The first students started a bespoke 4-year post graduate MBBS programme in 2025/26. Applying the University of Cumbria’s experience in training nurses, midwives and other professions allied to medicine, alongside Imperial’s expertise in medical education, we aim to produce doctors who are embedded in their local community ready to contribute to services across the region and beyond.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join PCSM. As Student Experience and Liaison Officer, you will have responsibility for the day to day planning and delivery of all operational aspects of the personal tutor system, management of student information relating to disability support and occupational health and other aspects of supporting an excellent student experience. You will be working closely with the Head of Operations, the academic personal tutors and with the programme team. You will take a key role in identifying, planning and implementing our approach to student experience and liaison as we develop our School and our student numbers increase. You will need to have a strong focus on providing excellent customer service to PCSM academic staff and students, ensuring that students are well supported. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the delivery of this unique Medical School.

Hybrid working arrangements can be supported for this role in line with business need.

Informal enquiries: Fran Oldale, PCSM Head of Operations (f.oldale@imperial.ac.uk)

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. 

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Closing Date: 09 Jun 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 with incremental progression to £37,694

As a member of our senior executive team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor, you will provide strategic leadership across People & Culture, shaping organisational capability, digital confidence, workforce intelligence and employee experience. You will lead the development of a future‑focused workforce strategy, champion digital enablement, and embed a values‑led, psychologically safe and high‑performing culture.

You will play a pivotal role in enabling the University to deliver its refreshed Towards 2030 strategy, supporting our place-based mission and values, including major developments such as our new Barrow campus, as well as the complexities of a dispersed multi-campus University.   This is not a traditional Higher Education context.

We are seeking a senior leader with:

• Significant executive‑level experience of organisational and cultural transformation, with the judgement to balance values, compassion, pace, risk and sustainability.
• The skills and insight to lead the adoption of digital enablement across the organisation.
• A values‑driven, collaborative leadership style.
• The ability to inspire, mobilise and develop people through change.

If you are motivated by purpose, partnership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on people and place, we welcome your application.

The University of Cumbria has engaged University Leadership Associates (ULA) to support the appointment of the Chief People Officer.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Elle Hurst, Senior Consultant at elle.hurst@ulassociates.co.uk 

Further information and details about how to apply can be found at University of Cumbria - Chief People Officer - ULA. 

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: Competitive Salary

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are looking to engage professionals to contribute as Teaching Associates across our teaching portfolio. Teaching Associates play a key role in both covering for temporary absences and providing specialist input in modules.

Please register your interest by completing the on-line application form, which will request information about your preferences in relation to working pattern, location and academic specialism.

Once you are registered, your details will be available to Programme and Module Leaders who will be able to contact you directly to discuss periods of work.

Regrettably we are unable to guarantee periods of work through the Teaching Associate route.

Closing Date: 15 Aug 2019

Sub Section: Academic