Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

We are seeking a Planning and Performance Officer on a part - time basis  to join our Planning and Insights team. You will provide key analysis and reporting to underpin the University’s institutional planning cycle. This role provides an opportunity to influence the approach to planning in an exciting, growing University by providing evidence-based insights to shape strategic decision-making and performance monitoring frameworks. You will be a reliable source of insightful management information, supporting university committees and senior leadership with high-level reports and strategic commentary.

The Planning and Performance Officer will have responsibility for a diverse range of performance monitoring approaches, including KPI frameworks, student survey analysis, graduate outcomes, and institutional effectiveness. By benchmarking our performance against the wider sector, you will identify critical risks and emerging opportunities for growth, ensuring our planning remains agile and impactful.

The Candidate

We're looking for someone who has experience in strategic planning or data analysis in a Higher Education setting. You will also have a strong understanding of the datasets across multiple areas of University life, including the whole student lifecycle. Your will have expertise in implementing performance frameworks, such as KPIs, in order to support an increase in value of reporting and a maturing of our processes.

Beyond technical capability, you will be a confident communicator who can translate complex information into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable in a highly collaborative environment, building effective relationships across academic and professional services departments to ensure every strategic decision is informed by data.

This role is offered on a part-time basis for 17.5 hours per week.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our posts
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Closing Date: 22 Apr 2026

Unit: Professional

Salary: From £41,558 pro rata

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

We are seeking a Planning and Performance Manager to play a key role in driving forward the necessary improvements in planning and performance to enable Ravensbourne to deliver its ambitious mission. Working closely with the Director of Strategic Planning, you will ensure that Ravensbourne’s strategic ambitions are translated into robust plans and measurable targets through leading an integrated planning process which incorporates academic, operational, people and infrastructure planning. This will include responsibility for student number planning. You will be a key partner for academic schools and departments, working collaboratively with them on strategic alignment and prioritisation, objective setting, performance monitoring and horizon scanning

This role provides an opportunity to influence the approach to planning in an exciting, growing University by providing evidence-based insights to shape strategic decision-making and performance monitoring frameworks. You will be a reliable source of data-driven insight that has been translated into meaningful options and recommendations.

You will also implement the University's institutional performance framework, providing insightful commentary and recommendations to the Executive and to the Board. By benchmarking our performance against the wider sector, you will identify critical risks and emerging opportunities for growth, ensuring our planning remains agile and impactful.

The Candidate

We're looking for someone who has experience in strategic planning or data analysis in a Higher Education setting, who is able to both produce insightful analysis and engage with and influence the decisions of senior leadership. You will have a good understanding of what effective planning and prioritisation can look like within a University, but also recognise the importance of agility and responsiveness in a changing environment. This will depend on your strong understanding of the sector context and the appropriate data sources across multiple areas of University life, including the whole student lifecycle. You will have the necessary expertise to to implement performance frameworks, such as KPIs or balanced scorecards.

You will be a confident communicator who can translate complex information into compelling narratives for senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable in a highly collaborative environment, building effective relationships across academic and professional services departments to ensure every strategic decision is informed by data and has a well-thought through plan.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our posts
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Closing Date: 22 Apr 2026

Unit: Professional

Salary: £46,208 to £52,356 per annum

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Department of Architecture currently works within the School of Computing, Architecture and Emerging Technologies and are diverse team of individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment. We have a strong existing portfolio of architectural courses and are in the process of enhancing the courses that we offer further. We are seeking a new colleague to join the team and become part of the positive developments happening within the department. 

The role

We are looking for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture to join our team. Someone with a minimum of Part II qualification in architecture or someone registered as an Architect in the UK. This role requires the ability to plan, organise and deliver on undergraduate architecture courses, ensuring that the content is current and relevant to the context of architecture. The role requires an ability to utilise a range of different teaching, learning and assessment processes to ensure that students receive high-quality and constructive feedback. You will help to enhance the department's offering and work closely with other key members of the team to support the on-going successes of the department.

You will contribute to development of the department and teach across different levels of the courses within our portfolio. You will work with colleagues in the department to help shape the curriculum, lead on modules and generate partnerships with external organisations to enhance opportunities to learn with industry. The role will also require active engagement with outreach and recruitment activities. 

Specific skills or qualifications

Educational background in Architecture or a relevant discipline with, as a minimum, a good degree at undergraduate level and postgraduate level (Part II), obtained at a UK accredited and validated school or from an internationally validated course.

A sustained record of teaching on an architectural course in the UK, with strong evidence of teaching students within a design studio setting. The ability to support students to design and deliver architectural projects.

Relevant industry experience in a relevant discipline related to the built environment, including comprehensive knowledge of current critical challenges impacting architecture and architectural education. 

The main responsibilities of the post include:

• Preparation and delivery of teaching and learning content for students on courses within the Department of Architecture cluster, setting spatial design agendas relevant to critical themes the climate emergency, ethics, health and life safety and professionalism
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in the Department focused on ensuring a dynamic learning environment for students
• Teach across levels (from 3 onwards), as required, to inspire new generations of emerging professionals, creating an inclusive environment and offering pastoral support
• Contribute toward interdisciplinary initiatives, connecting students within the department and cross disciplinary activities with other departments
• Establish links with external professionals to generate innovative approaches to ‘Learn with Industry’ and engage students in their learning
• Promote the use of new and emerging technologies as tools to augment critical thinking for learning, teaching and assessment
• Monitor the modules assigned to your responsibility, maintaining content, delivery, assessment and moderation processes. Including progression targets in accordance with the University strategies and regulations
• Support the Course Team in the administration, recruitment, and promotion of courses within the Department and its agenda to offer transformative educational opportunities
• Contribute to ensuring the integration of professional body requirements in the curriculum of validated and prescribed courses in the Department of Architecture.

Key skills required for the post include:

• Knowledge of the context of architectural practice and design within the context of the built environment and wider construction industry
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as required. Communicate with members of the team effectively and deliver on-time in an organised and coordinated way.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Ravensbourne’s values, culture and educational ethos and promote these through everyday practice in the role
• Work within Ravensbourne’s Code of Conduct and other Rules
• Comply with all legislative, regulatory and policy requirements (e.g., Finance, People & Culture) as appropriate
• Carry out the policies, procedures, and practices of Health & Safety in all aspects of the role.

The candidate

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who works well in a team environment and is committed to the success of students on architectural courses. 

• Someone who has a keen awareness of the built environment and architectural practice
• Has strong design sensibilities and an ability to support students to reach their potential through design-oriented projects
• A good understanding of current architectural practice and issues impacting the built environment, more generally
• An ability and interest to acquire new skills and develop ideas in collaboration with others, including those within the team and university and external partners
• A keenness to work with others and evidence of experience of working within a Higher Education environment
• Excellent inter-personal skills and highly motivated to maintain positive communication, transparency and organisational skills to support the department.

We offer 

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our post
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme.

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Unit: Academic

Salary: £53,744 to £59,410 per annum

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

We are seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Administrator and First Aider to join our team. As the first point of contact for day-to-day health, safety, environmental and first aid queries, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our campus is safe, compliant, and welcoming for students, staff, visitors, and contractors.

You will manage a range of administrative tasks, maintain essential records, support health, safety & environmental processes, coordinate inductions and provide efficient first aid support across the building. Working closely with colleagues across Estates & Facilities and wider university teams, your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and success of everyone who uses our campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for first aid provision for students and staff.
• Manage incoming health, safety & environmental tasks, risk assessments and reports across all university sites.
• Use our in-house system (TOPdesk) to schedule, track and manage activities.
• Maintain contractor documentation, inductions and compliance records.
• Support the production of health, safety & environmental reports, including DSE, pregnancy, PEEPs and individual needs assessments.
• Organise and minute the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Committee.
• Ensure accurate accident reporting and support RIDDOR processes.
• Manage first aid rooms, supplies, medication logs and grab bags.
• Liaise with internal teams, external agencies and healthcare professionals as required.
• Support new employee health safety & environmental induction processes and training bookings.

The Candidate

You will bring a positive, customer‑focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of teams. You’ll be calm under pressure, confident in communicating with others and able to balance multiple priorities effectively.

Essential skills and experience include:

• A good standard of education with excellent written and spoken English.
• Current First Aid certification.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
• Previous administrative experience.
• Understanding or experience of health, safety & environmental topics.
• A flexible, adaptive and proactive working style.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a Higher Education or Estates & Facilities environment.
• A recognised health & safety qualification (or willingness to gain one)

We Offer

• Generous leave
• Competitive Pension Scheme 
• An Employee Assistance programme 
• A cycle-to-work scheme

This role requires working across Ravensbourne buildings on a weekly shift roster, Monday to Friday, 7am 7pm, with occasional weekend working.

If you’re passionate about helping others and building a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026

Unit: Professional

Salary: £32,088 to £35,627 per annum

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The role

We are seeking a talented Internal Communications Officer to join our dynamic Communications and Content team. The role provides internal communications support to the university, ensuing high quality engagements with our staff and students. Key responsibilities include email communications, newsletter production, content creation and internal channels management. The role requires someone with previous experience in creating high-quality, creative internal communications and managing a variety of internal communications channels.

The candidate

The ideal candidate would have excellent communication skills, the ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships with ease, and be comfortable working with flexibility and at pace.

We offer

• Generous leave
• A hybrid working model that balances time in the office with working from home. To support collaboration, staff in our Communications and Content team are expected to be on‑site for at least two days each week, with flexibility to work more days in the office when needed
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Unit: Professional

Salary: £41,558 to £45,940 per annum

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

Join us to shape the future of HR technology in Higher Education.

Ravensbourne University London is seeking a Systems Analyst to join our IT Services team, with a primary focus on supporting and enhancing our HR systems (iTrent and related applications), alongside exposure to wider business systems including Finance (Unit4/Agresso). 

Take a leading role in supporting, maintaining, and improving our HR systems, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of the organisation, you will work closely with HR stakeholders to enhance processes and system functionality. 

The Candidate

This role is ideal for someone with experience in HR systems or HR operational environments who is keen to further develop their technical and systems expertise within a collaborative and innovative setting.

• Experience working with HR systems (such as iTrent or similar platforms), or within an HR operational environment
• An interest in developing a career in systems analysis, application support, or business systems
• Experience supporting or improving business applications in a complex organisation (higher education experience is beneficial but not essential)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into practical system solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

During the recruitment process, we’ll be interested in hearing about your experience in areas such as:

• Supporting or improving HR or business applications
• Understanding HR processes (e.g. recruitment, payroll, employee lifecycle) and how systems enable them
• Enhancing user experience and system usability
• Producing reports and ensuring data quality
• Managing system access and data security

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and innovative university environment
• Work on impactful projects that directly support staff and organisational effectiveness
• Develop your skills across HR and enterprise systems
• Benefit from hybrid working and a supportive work-life balance
• Access to competitive benefits and professional development opportunities

We Offer

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our posts
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Closing Date: 15 Apr 2026

Unit: Professional

Salary: £36,571 to £40,485 per annum

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The Role

To provide strategic and technical leadership in applications and data within IT Services and the more comprehensive university. As a member of the IT Services leadership team, provide support to the Chief Information Offices and deputise where appropriate in defining applications and data strategies that deliver outstanding staff and student experience. Leading and building a cross-functional team to ensure that Ravensbourne has the data, systems, integrations and processes in place to harness the value of our data assets to ensure outstanding student outcomes. 

The Head of Enterprise Applications and Data will be required to work with senior leaders across the university to ensure that the university's tactical and strategic priorities are understood and that activities within the applications and data team are planned efficiently, making the best use of available resources.  

Establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships is core to this role. Understanding the university's strategy and how the use of data can support institutional objectives and priorities is critical to the university's wider success. The post holder will be required to maintain external relationships with Enterprise Systems vendors to ensure that application roadmaps' implications are understood and that opportunities to feed Ravensbourne requirements into future product developments are harnessed. 

Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to the Chief Information Offices and wider Executive team on how data can be harnessed to achieve institutional objectives.

We Offer

• Generous leave
• We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home for most of our posts
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance programme
• A cycle-to-work scheme

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026

Unit: Professional

Salary: £76,162 to £78,066 per annum

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused university located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers in digital media and design.

In the Department of Architecture our courses are structured around a response to climate and ecological emergency through community engagement, social impact and cross-collaboration in creative economies.

The Roles

At Ravensbourne are seeking sessional academics to deliver and support courses within our Department of Architecture.

The Candidates

We looking for professionals and academics who have experience across design, technology, theory, context and skills modules to balance the learning experience of students on our courses: Architecture, Interior Design Environment Architectures and Urban Landscape Architecture.

Candidates will combine professional experience, academic knowledge, and a strong understanding of current industry practice; you will bring dynamism to inspire our students; and experience to facilitate a high-quality learning environment.  

The academics will have the knowledge, industry contacts and vision to support the academic team in developing new opportunities in the discipline.

Roles are available on a sessional basis.  

Join us in September 2026

We are reviewing applications as they are submitted, and we will get in touch with applicants who are shortlisted.  

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Unit: Academic

Salary: Competitive Salary