What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

FM Services sits within the Estates & Facilities Directorate and delivers a wide range of essential facilities support across the Goldsmiths campus. The department provides cleaning, portering, postal operations, waste management and janitorial services that ensure our buildings and spaces remain clean, functional and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Our teams play a key role in the daily running of the University, supporting academic activity, events and campus operations with a strong focus on service quality and customer care. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, FM Services offers a dynamic, hands‑on environment where teamwork, reliability and pride in maintaining Goldsmiths’ spaces are central to our mission.

About the role

The FM Cleaning Operative role supports the aims of the Facilities Management team by delivering high-quality cleaning and domestic services across the University estate. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe, hygienic and welcoming environments for students, staff and visitors through the delivery of daily cleaning, periodic tasks and responsive support services.

The post holder will work across a variety of campus locations, including academic buildings, offices, communal areas and student accommodation, undertaking a broad range of duties including routine and deep cleaning, waste management, consumable replenishment and emergency cleaning response. Working as part of a dedicated team, the role also contributes to service improvements, supports events and seasonal operations, and helps maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service across the University.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience delivering high-quality cleaning services and take pride in maintaining safe, hygienic and welcoming environments. They will be customer-focused, reliable and able to work effectively across a varied university estate, demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail in all aspects of their work.

A strong understanding of cleaning standards, safe working practices and the use of professional cleaning equipment is essential, alongside the ability to follow procedures and communicate effectively with colleagues, students and visitors. The successful candidate will be adaptable, capable of working independently or as part of a team, and committed to supporting continuous improvements in service delivery while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and customer care.

Benefits

We have generous benefits which include an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 days after qualifying service, plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 10 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,457 to £26,750 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Part time

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

In the Department of Art we specialise in making, curating and writing about contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment. We have a world leading reputation, and work with a network of artists, curators, galleries and museums both in London and internationally to create an inspiring and dynamic place in which to study and develop an artistic practice. Many graduates of the Department are among the most recognised names working in art today.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and highly self-motivated practitioner to support Stitch and Fabric within the Department of Art.

Reporting to the Stitch and Fabric Art Practice Area Leader, you will support students and staff in the development and realisation of vastly varied projects involving contemporary art practice, fashion, sculpture and garment construction.

The role will involve supporting 3-Dimensional sculpture and garment construction for a wide range of applications, teaching advanced pattern cutting, supporting digital embroidery, working with latex and inflatable sculptures/costumes, teaching traditional sewing processes and techniques, and liaising with colleagues across 11 Art Practice Areas to support student projects as they move between multiple disciplines to complete their work.

Working with students on both a one-to-one and group basis, you will assess individual project needs and help identify appropriate technical and creative solutions. You will work on your own initiative in responding to a wide range of artistic projects and evolving formats, technologies and source materials, while maintaining an active awareness of developments in contemporary art, fashion, sculpture and industry developments.

You will also contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of the Art Practice Area, including maintaining equipment, maintaining stock and consumables, developing technical guidance and instructional materials, and ensuring excellent Health and Safety standards and procedures.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 22 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £39,297 to £42,473 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Part time

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

The Secretariat team sits within the Governance and Legal Services Department which supports good governance for Goldsmiths and ensures compliance with its many statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

About the role

This is a role that is required to work closely with Council members and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that the most senior decision-making meetings operate to a high-standard, fulfil their statutory and regulatory duties and deliver on Council’s ambitions for improved and streamlined processes.

About the candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and keen Governance Officer to join our small friendly and busy team. You will provide administrative support for Board and executive-level meetings, ensuring they are organised effectively and run smoothly. This includes preparing meeting packs, supporting the administration of meeting outputs such as minutes and actions, and helping to ensure Non-Executive Directors are fully supported in their roles. You will also manage and prioritise activity within the team’s high-volume Secretariat inbox, ensuring queries and actions are progressed appropriately.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £39,297 to £42,473 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Fixed Term

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

FM Services sits within the Estates & Facilities Directorate and delivers a wide range of essential facilities support across the Goldsmiths campus. The department provides cleaning, portering, postal operations, waste management and janitorial services that ensure our buildings and spaces remain clean, functional and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Our teams play a key role in the daily running of the University, supporting academic activity, events and campus operations with a strong focus on service quality and customer care. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, FM Services offers a dynamic, hands‑on environment where teamwork, reliability and pride in maintaining Goldsmiths’ spaces are central to our mission.

About the role

The FM Supervisor plays a key leadership role within the Facilities Management Services, ensuring the delivery of an excellent, efficient, safe, and customer focused cleaning, janitorial, and portering service across the University.

The post holder is responsible for supervising and coordinating the day-to-day work of frontline FM Cleaning Operatives, ensuring service standards, compliance, training, and performance expectations are consistently met. This includes ensuring that all cleaning, janitorial, waste management, and portering duties are completed to required standards, resolving operational issues, responding to emergencies, and supporting continuous improvement.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate strong leadership, technical knowledge, high professional standards, and the ability to work flexibly across a multi functional team supporting a large and complex estate.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will bring proven supervisory experience within cleaning, facilities or support services, with the ability to lead, motivate and organise teams across a busy and varied campus environment. A confident communicator with strong customer service skills, they will work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

They will demonstrate a strong understanding of cleaning and portering best practice, health and safety requirements, COSHH and operational compliance. Highly organised and proactive, they will be comfortable using CAFM systems, Microsoft Office and audit tools to manage workloads, monitor performance and respond to operational priorities. The role suits a hands-on professional who leads by example, solves problems effectively, maintains close attention to detail, and supports the delivery of a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment.

Benefits

We have generous benefits which include an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £31,720 to £34,925 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Part time

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

The Payroll and Pensions Team is comprised of three staff including this post, which reports to the Deputy Head of Payroll and Pensions who in turn reports to the Head of Payroll and Pensions. It is responsible for the College’s payroll and pension administration. The payroll covers over 2,000 staff and the team also process a pensioner’s payroll as well as ad-hoc payments and expenses on a weekly basis. The Team also records all necessary pension information for both the London Pension Fund Authority and the Universities Superannuation Schemes.

About the role

You will support the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll service, processing payroll, pension and tax data to ensure staff are paid correctly and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing payroll, pension, tax and statutory payments, including SSP and SMP.
• Administering payroll deductions and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Running payroll reports, checking data accuracy and making adjustments where required.
• Providing support and advice on payroll-related queries.

About the candidate

You will be team player, a skilled and proficient payroll professional, with the capability of providing a range of payroll administrative tasks as required by Goldsmiths.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 27 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £34,925 to £39,297 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Fixed Term

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department 

In the Department of Art we specialise in making, curating and writing about contemporary art in a dynamic, critical and interdisciplinary environment. We have a world leading reputation, and work with a network of artists, curators, galleries and museums both in London and internationally to create an inspiring and dynamic place in which to study and develop an artistic practice. Many graduates of the Department are among the most recognised names working in art today.

About the role

The post-holder is responsible for the implementation of timeline and video-based projects including support in post production software. To be responsible for maintaining audio/visual equipment loans and providing tuition on its usage. The post-holder will work on their own initiative in finding the right solution for any given video project. In this respect the post-holder is expected to regularly self-skill to keep abreast of changes in audio/visual technologies and to implement this skillset in accordance with the demands of Art based video practice.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate has demonstrable experience delivering timeline and video-based projects, with a strong understanding of professional post-production workflows. They are confident supporting users with video production, editing, and media management, and can communicate technical concepts clearly to people with varying levels of experience.

They are comfortable working within 3D production pipelines and have practical experience using Blender to support creative projects, whether through modelling, animation, rendering, or asset preparation. They understand how 3D workflows integrate with video production and are confident troubleshooting and supporting others in this area.

The successful candidate is proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development. They enjoy solving technical challenges, stay current with developments in audio/visual technologies, and are enthusiastic about supporting innovative, art-based creative practice.

Benefits 

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £39,297 to £42,473 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

FM Services sits within the Estates & Facilities Directorate and delivers a wide range of essential facilities support across the Goldsmiths campus. The department provides cleaning, portering, postal operations, waste management and janitorial services that ensure our buildings and spaces remain clean, functional and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Our teams play a key role in the daily running of the University, supporting academic activity, events and campus operations with a strong focus on service quality and customer care. Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners, FM Services offers a dynamic, hands‑on environment where teamwork, reliability and pride in maintaining Goldsmiths’ spaces are central to our mission.

About the role

The FM Janitor role supports the aims of the FM Operations Services by delivering high quality janitorial, hygiene, and adhoc cleaning services across the University. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe, clean, and well-presented internal and external environments, responding to emergencies, supporting campus operations, and assisting portering and maintenance colleagues when required. The post holder will work as part of a multifunctional team and undertake a broad range of duties including waste management, toilet cleaning, emergency cleaning response, and rotational hygiene tasks.

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in the cleaning sector and be confident using a wide range of professional cleaning equipment and machinery to deliver high standards of service across a varied estate. They will be a proactive team player with strong communication skills, able to build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple departments.

Flexible and customer-focused, they will support both cleaning and portering operations, including moving furniture, setting up rooms and responding to urgent requests. A strong awareness of health and safety, COSHH and waste management requirements is essential, together with the ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and contribute to a safe and welcoming environment.

Benefits

We have generous benefits which include an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,750 to £29,493 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Part time

What makes Goldsmiths unique? 

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department 

Recruitment, Partnerships and Marketing is responsible for attracting students to Goldsmiths – whether on our campus or at partner organisations through transnational education. The Recruitment team is responsible for creating leads with potential students through in-person activities at recruitment fairs and school and college visits in the UK and internationally, alongside digital engagement.

The Partnerships team is responsible for delivering innovative academic partnerships in collaboration with higher education providers around the globe. They lead Goldsmiths’ transnational education partnerships, creating, developing, and managing academic partnerships in the UK and internationally. The Marketing team is responsible for driving positive brand engagement among students and their supporters. With a core focus on student recruitment, the team does this through compelling storytelling delivered through integrated campaigns across a range of channels and touch points including through the Recruitment and Partnerships teams.

About the candidate 

We are looking for someone that is passionate about Higher Education but also highly organised. You should have experience of data collection and management, market research and insight, budget management, training and supervising student ambassadors, safeguarding, effective team working, adapting to change, and evaluation and reflection. This is an interesting and varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, teachers and academics. Due to the timings of school and recruitment events, the role holder must be able to work and travel outside normal office hours (early mornings, evenings and at weekends). For further details, please refer to the person specification in the job description.

Benefits 

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support

for professional development and a broad range of well being initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement once we have received 100 applications. Any applications submitted prior to the closing date will still be considered.

Closing Date: 28 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £39,297 to £42,473 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting