LANGUAGE FACILITATORS

CHESTER 

£31.54 PER HOUR (PART-TIME)

The Centre for Student Exchange and Language Development requires experienced, part-time Language Facilitators to teach on their Languages for All evening courses programme in Chester.

The classes run from October 2026 to March 2027 for 20 weeks of university term time for 2 hours per week from 6.30pm - 8.30pm.

We are looking for Language Facilitators for the following language: German, French, Italian, Portuguese.

Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Requirements: 

Experience teaching adults; Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE or equivalent. Computer literate and able to teach face-to-face and online (only if any restrictions do not allow face-to-face teaching).

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Candidates should forward a CV and outline details of their teaching experience in a covering letter to languagesandcultures@chester.ac.uk.

Interview Date: 11th August 2026

Closing Date: 29 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £31.54 per hour

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

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

Medical Sciences at Chester Medical School is seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Lecturer in Pharmacology to join our growing academic team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with expertise in pharmacology and drug development who is passionate about delivering outstanding education while developing an active programme of research. You will contribute to teaching across our BSc Pharmacology programme, Biomedical Science programmes and Graduate Entry Medicine, helping to prepare graduates for careers in healthcare, research and industry.

As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to shape innovative curricula, supervise student research, develop new educational initiatives and build collaborations with NHS and external partners.

About the role

You will:

• Deliver high quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Develop engaging teaching materials and innovative learning experiences.
• Lead and contribute to modules within Pharmacology and related disciplines.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and programme enhancement.
• Undertake high quality research aligned with the strategic priorities of Medical Sciences.
• Develop collaborative research with NHS and external partners.
• Provide academic and pastoral support to students as a Personal Academic Tutor.
• Contribute to Continuous Professional Development activity and wider academic citizenship.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Expertise in pharmacology, drug development or a closely related discipline.
• A Master's degree, with a doctorate completed or in progress, or equivalent professional recognition.
• Experience of teaching within higher education.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to providing an outstanding student experience.
• The ability to contribute to research and scholarly activity.
• Experience or knowledge of working within the NHS and an understanding of the Human Tissue Act would be advantageous.

Whether you are an early career academic looking to develop your academic profile or an experienced educator seeking a new challenge, we would welcome your application.

Why join Medical Sciences?

Medical Sciences is an ambitious and rapidly developing department with a strong reputation for excellence in education and growing research activity.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and develop their careers. You will join a friendly team committed to delivering an exceptional student experience while expanding our research portfolio and strengthening partnerships with healthcare providers.

Our portfolio includes undergraduate programmes in Biomedical Science and Pharmacology, postgraduate programmes in Biomedical Science, Haematology and Translational Medicine, together with our Graduate Entry Medicine programme.

We offer

• A welcoming and collaborative academic community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Support to develop your research profile and external collaborations.
• Modern teaching facilities and specialist laboratories.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students and the future of healthcare education.

If you are passionate about pharmacology, education and research, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information please contact Dr Melisa Baptista (m.baptista@chester.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 28 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £43,482 per annum

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 University of Chester is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic academic to join our School of Education as a Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership. This part-time, fixed-term role offers the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant and expanding portfolio of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes designed to support professionals across the education sector. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, leading curriculum development, and engaging in research and scholarly activity that informs practice and policy in educational leadership.

Working within the Childhood, Education and Professional Development (CEPD) division, you will be part of a team that is committed to preparing students for impactful careers in education. The School of Education has a long-standing reputation for excellence in Initial Teacher Education and professional development, with strong partnerships across schools, local authorities, and international settings. Our flexible learning pathways, including evening and weekend delivery and online options, are designed to meet the needs of working professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of educational leadership while contributing to a supportive and inclusive academic community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
• Lead modules and contribute to course leadership, ensuring effective coordination and student support.
• Design and develop curriculum content and teaching materials, ensuring alignment with university standards.
• Assess student work, provide constructive feedback, and support academic development.
• Supervise student projects and research across various levels.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including research, publication, and conference presentations.
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and continuous improvement through feedback and reflection.
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance processes.
• Build and maintain external networks to support recruitment, outreach, and collaboration.
• Support colleagues through mentoring and contribute to strategic course development.
• Promote inclusive and flexible learning, including evening, weekend, and online delivery.
• Uphold university policies on equality, safeguarding, sustainability, and data protection.

Essential Qualifications:

• Undergraduate honours degree (minimum 2:1) in a relevant discipline
• Master’s level qualification in a cognate field (applicants nearing completion will be considered)
• PG Cert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education or Fellowship of the HEA (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe)

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Department/Division: Academic

Salary: £44,746 to £50,253 per annum pro rata