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Working at AUB

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Working at AUB

To meet our vision of being a world-class arts, design, performance and media university working with professional partners to create excellence, relevance and impact we need to keep recruiting talented people to join our innovative and passionate community. That's where you come in!

Whether you're looking for an academic role, a technical role or to join our professional services, we welcome people who'll contribute to our vision and share our values. We're committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and strive to reflect the community we serve.

As well as joining a vibrant, creative culture, you'll be working on a lively campus in a beautiful seaside town, next to some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside.

We welcome experts across all fields from academic, technical to business services – you'll be in good company. We have links with Framestore, Burberry, Aardman Animation and the National Theatre to name but a few.

We want to recruit great people, just like you!

Before you apply, have a read through our staff benefits to see the generous holiday entitlement you'll have and the excellent pension scheme you would be part of.

You'll have the resources available to continue your creative, academic, technical and professional development in a community dedicated to our students and their experience.

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About AUB

Discover AUB's visions, values and goals

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Staff benefits

We value our staff, doing all we can to help you develop and adjust in our creative environment. Take a look at our staff benefits

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Staff research and development

There's no reason to stop learning – we're firm supporters of enabling you to develop your artistic and professional skills

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Equality, diversity and inclusion

Read how AUB is committed to creating an inclusive place to study, practise and work

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Meet our staff

Meet our academic and professional services staff

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Staff wellbeing

Investing in staff wellbeing is important – find out how AUB supports staff through partnerships and initiatives

How to apply

Before you start an application, read through our handy guide below. It outlines what to expect from the application process and the interview, too.

We've made applying for jobs easier than ever. You just need to register on our secure application system – it saves your details, so you don’t have to enter them again. Whether you are applying for an academic, technical or professional services role, we’ve made the process as easy as possible.

Starting your new role at AUB

Nearer to your start date you'll be contacted by one of our HR Business Partners who'll email you about your first day, the Induction process and your tour of the campus.

Before you start your job with AUB, you'll need to send the HR team the following documents. The HR team will make contact with contact you to arrange this.

  • Proof of nationality and right to work, i.e. valid passport, national ID card, relevant visa.
  • Original certificates of relevant qualifications

Before your first day at AUB

Before you start, take a look at our staff profiles to meet some of your new colleagues.

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