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Jobs and careers

Working at University Alliance.

As a membership organisation within the higher education sector, we offer great opportunities for people interested in effecting change at the highest levels.

We work closely with our member universities to unlock opportunities and effect positive change for professional and technical universities. We provide a collective voice for our members, representing their views with the government and decision makers, and within the media; campaigning through our policy work and communications to shape the policy landscape to create the best conditions for our members.

We facilitate networks for professional and academic staff to collaborate and share expertise, and through our DTA programme we unlock opportunities in applied-research.

Find out more about our work.

University Alliance are a small but ambitious organisation, with a dedicated and passionate team.

We offer opportunities for everyone, no matter your background. You do not need a degree to work at UA, just enthusiasm for higher education and the work of our members.

Our culture is important to us, and we’re dedicated to developing a team who are supported to realise their potential and get the most from the work they do with UA. We seek to not only develop individuals professionally, but also personally, and have numerous benefits available to those working at UA, including a wellbeing fund, learning and development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. 

Our benefits include:

University Alliance staff benefit from generous terms and conditions including:

  • 25 days’ leave plus concessionary days (supplementary to bank holidays),
  • flexible working practices,
  • wellbeing fund
  • pension scheme,
  • life cover
  • a commitment to investing in and developing staff.

For guidance filling out an application, see here.

University Alliance values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.  We actively encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.


Current vacancies

Invitation to Tender: University Alliance Apprenticeships Research (Labour Party skills policy)

Invitation to Tender: University Alliance Apprenticeships Research (NHS Long Term Workforce Plan)