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Working at AUB
Explore Arts University Bournemouth and discover your new career
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. Awarded the Inclusive Employers Standard Silver Accreditation 2024, we value and celebrate the diversity of our students and staff; and strive to develop an inclusive environment where everyone's identities and talents are recognised and understood.
Based in a lively coastal town, our campus is a hub of creativity, surrounded by some of the UK’s most breath-taking landscapes. We work with world-leading partners like Framestore, Burberry, Aardman Animation, and the National Theatre – so whatever your field, you’ll be in great company.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We want to recruit great people, just like you!
Before you apply, explore our benefits to discover a generous holiday entitlement and a fantastic pension scheme designed with your future in mind.
Here, you'll have everything you need to nurture your creative, academic, technical, and professional growth – all within a vibrant community that's committed to enhancing our students' experience.
About AUB
Discover AUB's visions, values and goals
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
Employee research and development
There's no reason to stop learning – we're firm supporters of enabling you to develop your artistic and professional skills
Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
Read how AUB is committed to creating an inclusive place to study, practise and work
Meet our staff
Meet our academic and professional services staff
Employee 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 if applying for future vacancies. Whether you're applying for an academic, technical or professional services role, we’ve made the process as easy as possible. If you need reasonable adjustments made at any stage of our recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@aub.ac.uk who'll be happy to discuss options with you.
Starting your new role at AUB
Nearer to your start date you'll be contacted by one of our HR 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, the HR team will be in touch with you to arrange for you to provide us with the following documents:
- Proof of nationality and right to work, i.e. valid passport, national ID card, relevant visa.
- Original certificates of relevant qualifications
- Your DBS certificate if this is required for your new role.
Before your first day at AUB
Before you start, take a look at our staff profiles to meet some of your new colleagues. One of them might be your new buddy who can help you settle into AUB life and answer any questions you might have during those early days of starting a new role.
Between now and your first day, if you have any questions, please email us at recruitment@aub.ac.uk.
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Meet our staff
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