About the Role

The Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law at the University of Greater Manchester is seeking to appoint a dynamic and committed Lecturer in Coronial Law to join our expanding academic team. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching, research, and knowledge exchange within the specialist field of coronial law and related areas, including inquests, death investigation systems, medico-legal processes, and public law.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lectures, seminars, and workshops in Coronial Law and Investigation of Death.

• Develop new teaching materials, module content, and assessment strategies.

• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations.

• Engage in high-quality research leading to publication in reputable academic journals.

• Contribute to the Centre’s research themes and participate in grant-funding opportunities.

• Undertake personal tutoring and academic support for students.

• Engage with professional bodies and coroners’ courts to enhance teaching and impact.

• Participate in departmental and university-wide administrative duties.

Essential Criteria

• A PhD (or near completion) in Law or a related field.

• Demonstrated expertise or professional experience within the coronial system or medico-legal investigation.

• Evidence of high-quality teaching or potential for excellent teaching.

• A developing research profile with publications or strong potential for publication.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working with coroners’ courts, public inquiries, or related legal practice.

• A teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one.

• Evidence of research impact or policy engagement.

• Experience supervising student research projects.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative academic environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and research funding.

• Access to specialist training, legal networks, and partnerships.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

• CV outlining academic and professional experience

• Cover letter detailing suitability for the role

• Research statement and teaching philosophy

• Contact details of two referees

Applications must be submitted through the University of Greater Manchester’s recruitment portal.

For informal enquiries, contact:

Head of Centre for Independent Academic Units – Dr Chris Grant c.grant@greatermanchester.ac.uk

Closing Date: 03 May 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £41,671 to £48,149 per annum

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Senior Lecturer who will support our wide portfolio of business courses. We are an applied Business School with a focus on equipping students to add value from day one in industry and we follow ‘teaching intensive, research informed’ principles. Knowledge exchange and feeding contemporary research into the curriculum is important, as are industry links which inform up to date theory and practice.

Registration with an appropriate professional body is desirable along with a first degree and preferably a teaching qualification. A commitment to undertaking or completing a PhD/DBA and membership of the Higher Education Academy is a requirement of our full-time roles.

Candidates with significant industry experience are particularly welcomed.  Successful candidates will need to demonstrate up to date awareness of current developments within their specialist area as well as being able to nurture links between courses and real-life businesses.

We have a supportive and inclusive culture where innovation is encouraged.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 29 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £48,349 to £56,021 per annum

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-focused Research Assistant to work with academic colleagues in Arts & Creative Technologies, on a range of research projects linked to our Computer Science and Informatics REF 2029 submission. You will be involved in every stage of the research process — from preparing ethics applications and reviewing literature to gathering information, working with data, and helping to prepare findings for publication.

Your role will include:

Gathering and working with research data using relevant methods and software.

Reviewing and summarising academic literature.

Helping to draft research papers and preparing data for repositories and REF submission.

Assisting with project organisation, record keeping, and finance processes.

Sharing research results within and beyond the University.

We are looking for an individual who:

Have a degree in a relevant subject (postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience desirable).

Bring skills in designing studies, collecting and working with data, and drafting research outputs.

Have knowledge of current topics, approaches, and ethical practice in the relevant field.

Are confident using IT tools and research databases.

Enjoy working with others and building positive relationships.

Can manage tasks carefully, meet agreed timelines, and adapt to changing priorities.

Are committed to equality, diversity, and continuous learning

Are AI literate

Have knowledge of REF2029 and related processes 

Have skills in using research tools relevant to the field.

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £35,116 to £40,497 per annum

Your role will include:

• Gathering and working with research data using relevant methods and software (e.g., SPSS, RStudio, NVivo).
• Reviewing and summarising academic literature.
• Helping to draft research papers and preparing data for repositories and REF submission.
• Assisting with project organisation, record keeping, and finance processes.
• Sharing research results within and beyond the University.

We are looking for an individual who:

• Have a degree in a relevant subject (postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience desirable).
• Bring skills in designing studies, collecting and working with data, and drafting research outputs - including statistics.
• Have knowledge of current topics, approaches, and ethical practice in the relevant field.
• Are confident using IT tools and research databases.
• Enjoy working with others and building positive relationships.
• Can manage tasks carefully, meet agreed timelines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Are committed to equality, diversity, and continuous learning
• Are AI literate
• Have knowledge of REF2029 and related processes 
• Have skills in using research tools such as SPSS, Nvivo, Qualtrics

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 10 May 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £35,116 to £40,497 per annum

Due to growth in our postgraduate education student numbers and expanding research and Knowledge Exchange activities, we are looking to appoint an academic who will provide supportive and effective leadership for the School of Education.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being highly skilled professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, practice-led courses in numerous subject areas. Many of our programmes are accredited by the DfE and regulated by OFSTED. 

The key duties of the post holder will be to play a key role in supporting, expanding and enhancing the School of Education. Leading on the development and delivery of a financially sustainable portfolio of under-graduate and post-graduate courses. This will involve collaboration with key staff, to ensure innovative programme and curriculum development, resulting in increased student satisfaction and retention. The post holder will also be required to contribute to the teaching and delivery of Professional, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in the area of Education. 

In addition to leading the school on its central teaching agenda, the role-holder will provide direction to a number of Centres within the School, including research and KE (e.g. the International Centre for Educational Leadership, and the Centre of AI in Education.) The School also houses the University’s academic staff development and teaching observation function, acting as a liaison point between the Higher Education Academy and our staff.

Applicants should have significant leadership and management experience, working in Compulsory/Further Education and Higher Education. You will also possess a PhD/Professional Doctorate or equivalent level qualification, and be able to demonstrate significant contributions in the professional field.

For more information about the role or an informal chat, please contact Dr Julian Coleman – Executive Director Knowledge Exchange and Research, J.L.Coleman@greatermanchester.ac.uk

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 4th May 2026.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £71,567