Why not join our well established, homely and friendly nursery based on the University of Chester creative campus at Kingsway?

We provide high quality care and education for children aged 9 months to 5 years of age., following the Early Years Foundation Stage, individual interests and in the moment planning.

We are a small 40 place nursery and you will be responsible for a key group of children within one of our nursery areas, planning interesting and stimulating experiences for the children's learning and development..

You will be expected to observe the children closely, planning their next steps and providing purposeful interactions and sustained shared thinking. You will have the pleasure of sharing this information with parents and working together on a regular basis.

You will be required to keep the children safe, in line with current legislation.

Why not apply for the rare job opportunity that comes with all the additional benefits of working for the University of Chester?

For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact recruitment@chester.ac.uk

Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £24,685 per annum

The Centre for Foundation Studies teaches over 500 students undertaking the first (foundation) year of their four-year integrated bachelor’s degree prior to progressing into faculties. Our teaching focus is on transition to higher education and there is an expectation that all teaching staff are able to support student engagement and retention and progression strategies.

Applicants will typically be qualified to master’s level, with an undergraduate degree in Law. Experience of teaching and assessment is required. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to use their interest in the subject area to enthuse students in groups of typically around 30-35. The current hourly rate of pay for Visiting Lecturer work is £52.56 per hour.

The module Introduction to Law and Criminal Justice requires the Visiting Lecturer to deliver content introducing students to fundamental concepts of law, particularly of the English legal system. Your lectures will complement the other elements of the module, namely introduction to criminology and academic skills.

We are anticipating up to 9 hours of lectures per week, for ten weeks over Term 1 (commencing week beginning 5^th October), split across two sets of students. There may be further opportunities for teaching and assessment in later terms depending on student numbers and staffing.

The hourly rate includes development of some new learning materials to accompany current materials, and the creation and marking of students’ assessments.

Interviews will be held via MS Teams on Monday 17^th August 2026

If you are interested in any of these positions please send an expression of interest with your CV to foundationyears@chester.ac.uk

Further details on the courses / content can be found at https://www.chester.ac.uk/study/foundation-years/

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026

Department/Division: Academic

Salary: £52.56 per hour

Location: University of Chester, Exton Park

Contract: 30 hours per week on rota

Salary: University Scale OS2

Are you passionate about great food and exceptional service?

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a friendly team where no two days are the same? 

The University of Chester is looking for a Catering Assistant to join our busy Catering Services team.

Our kitchens provide meals for students, staff, visitors, and conference guests all year round, and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service and high standards. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive environment where your work really makes a difference. 

💡 What You’ll Do

As a Catering Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding service across our diverse catering outlets, each designed to meet the needs of students, staff, conference delegates, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the day-to-day provision of catering services.

Supporting special functions and events with a high-class service.

Working as part of a friendly, professional team.

💡 What We Offer

Competitive pay rates

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to staff training and development opportunities

A supportive environment that values your growth and wellbeing.

💡 What We’re Looking For

Experience in a catering or kitchen environment is desirable.

A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred (training provided if needed).

A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £24,215

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Closing Date: 22 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £26,093 to £28,031

In this role, you’ll be supporting the day‑to‑day running of our library, learning resources and study spaces. You’ll provide friendly, approachable assistance to students and staff, help with borrowing and returning items, shelve and maintain book stock, and ensure the library remains an organised, inviting environment for everyone to feel comfortable and supported.

Working closely with customer services colleagues, you’ll play an important part in delivering a positive library experience. You’ll answer enquiries, assist users with finding books and resources, and help students feel confident using the library – whether they’re new to university life or regular library users.

This is a part‑time role, working Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, and Friday. Occasional travel to other University sites may be required, as well as occasional shift changes.

Join us and be part of a friendly Customer Service team that supports learning, curiosity and the student experience every day.

Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £25,249 to £25,804

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the annual planning process, preparing templates, collating information, scheduling meetings, recording and monitoring actions and decisions. They will provide governance support to executive committees, and they will support planning and delivery of change projects across the University on a variety of initiatives.

This is a great development opportunity to work in a team tasked with shaping the future of the University. The Planning Officer will interact with colleagues across the University, including the Executive Team and Heads of School, and they will work closely with the Director of SPP to ensure processes and procedures are in place, including maintaining risk logs and reporting against key performance indicators, to deliver an integrated strategic planning process.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £28,778 to £31,236 per annum pro rata

The team includes specialists in both Academic Skills and Maths and Statistics. We work collaboratively with colleagues from across the University – including course teams and professional services – to embed academic skills development into the student experience. You’ll also contribute to innovative projects like ASk’s award-winning The Skills Pod podcast, helping to shape a dynamic and equitable learning environment.

You’ll bring experience of supporting learning in HE or advanced FE, strong communication and digital skills, and a commitment to inclusive, student-centred practice. A postgraduate qualification and teaching experience are desirable. The role involves both remote and on-campus working, with opportunities to engage with a wide range of students and colleagues across all University of Chester sites. Flexibility and a willingness to travel between campuses are essential.

This is a full time role (36.5 hours), offered on a fixed-term basis for six months to cover maternity leave. We’re happy to explore flexible working patterns, as long as they meet the needs of the role and team. We welcome applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our student body, particularly men, and those from Black and minority ethnic communities.

Closing Date: 17 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £32,080 to £34,610