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

School of Global Change

The post will be based in the School of Global Change, home of Anthropology, Sociology, Politics and IR, History and Law at Goldsmiths. We anticipate that the successful candidate will teach on programmes across Sociology and Politics.

Department of Sociology

We are internationally renowned for our critical and creative approach to empirically and theoretically studying society and culture. As a department we are interested in pushing the discipline forward and are known for pioneering ‘Live Sociology’ - focusing on contemporary issues, using innovative methods and celebrating the sociological imagination. The Department is recognised as one of the foremost research Departments in the country. We were ranked 14th as 4* ‘world leading research’ in the UK REF2021. Further details about the Department are available at: http://www.gold.ac.uk/sociology

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a fixed-term, 0.8 FTE Lecturer on a Teaching & Research post in Sociology with expertise in one or more areas of social theory, political philosophy / philosophy of ethics and political economy. The role involves teaching and convening core modules across our undergraduate programmes BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics and BA Sociology. The successful candidate will also serve as a personal tutor to undergraduate students, providing academic and pastoral support, and will supervise undergraduate dissertations. The role requires a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and student engagement across the department’s undergraduate programmes.

About the candidate

You will hold a PhD in Sociology or another discipline relevant to the role profile. You will have experience teaching and convening undergraduate modules in any of the areas of social theory, political philosophy / philosophy of ethics or political economy. You will have a proven track record of research and publications at excellent national standard with the ability and plans to to produce research of a quality that is at least ‘internationally leading’ (3 star in REF terms). You will bring enthusiasm to contribute to our interdisciplinary undergraduate programmes as well as to the research environment in the School of Global Change at Goldsmiths.

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: 07 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting (pro prata)
Fixed Term / 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

Professor Freeman’s labs (FOCI, Foresight Lab, ACES) are headquartered in the Department of Psychology at Goldsmiths. The Department has an innovative outlook, with world leading experts in all areas of Psychology. This includes ‘traditional’ areas such as neuroscience, clinical, educational, social, and forensic psychology as well as more innovative areas (media, consumer, digital, art, aesthetics, dance and music), that take full advantage of the learning ethos at Goldsmiths. REF 2021 recognised the significant quality and impact of the department’s research in society. Overall, 82% of our research and 100% of our research impact was rated at 4* and 3* level (quality that is world-leading or internationally excellent). Our research output reflects our diverse specialisms. We pride ourselves on being current, critical, and creative in our research.

About the role

As Lab Producer (ACES), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the Lab’s ambitious, distributed multi-partner research plans. With a focus on research coordination and delivery of ACES (AI, Carbon, Equity, Skills), one of the Lab’s sub-projects funded by the BFI Challenge Fund, you will work closely with the Foresight Lab Programme Manager, the Lab Director, and ACES Co-Directors at the University of Edinburgh, and Loughborough University), as well as the project’s delivery partners, Julie’s Bicycle and Sunderland Software City. The role will involve extensive engagement with Professional Services teams at Goldsmiths, and frequent interaction with external partners. 

Your role will span liaison across multiple project partners, delivery partners and contractors, project planning and monitoring, event delivery, facilitating workshops, formal reporting to the funder, procurement and support to contract management, and communications management. The post would suit a project manager with experience in a hands-on role in a fast-moving, complex project operating research or arts/cultural institution, or related areas. We are looking for a socially skilled, flexible and pragmatic individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.

About the candidate

The post would suit a project manager with experience in a hands-on role in a fast-moving, complex project operating research or arts/cultural institution, or related areas. We are looking for a socially skilled, flexible and pragmatic individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.

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: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,297 to £42,473 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)
Fixed Term / 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

This is an excellent opportunity to join the technical team in the School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths. MCCS is one of the leading media departments of its kind in the world, combining theory and practice across its diverse array of degree programmes.

About the Role

You will operate the main kit store, facilitating bookings and loans of portable video, audio and lighting equipment, advising students on correct handling and appropriate use of equipment, carrying out maintenance, and following up on late returns and repairs. The post is 0.8 FTE, working 4 days per week [Mon – Thu]. 

About the Candidate

You have lots of experience working with camera, sound and lighting kit and are passionate about working with students, enthusiastic about learning new skills, and able to thrive in a collaborative environment. This role will not be eligible for a skilled worker visa certificate of sponsorship.

Benefits 

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 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 and creative writing classes. 

Closing Date: 30 Jul 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £34,925 to £39,297 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)

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 

Research & Knowledge Exchange 

The Department delivers the University’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy. The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange provides academic leadership of this area, and the Department is under the strategic management of the Director of Research and Innovation who reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor. The Department as a whole supports: the development of research and knowledge exchange bids; post award management (including statutory reporting); the University’s compliance with research-related codes of conduct and other regulatory requirements; business enterprise and knowledge transfer; the University’s REF submission; and civic and policy engagement.

GOAL 

Goldsmiths has set up a unit, called Goldsmiths Online and Adaptable Learning (GOAL) with the following mission:    

To provide an integrated learning eco-system that highlights what is best about Goldsmiths and reaches the people who can most benefit from what Goldsmiths has to offer, irrespective of physical location, time commitments, and educational backgrounds.    

Realising this mission will mean working with academic departments, professional services at Goldsmiths and external teaching, development, and delivery partners to deliver online and hybrid teaching across the University, including the development of short courses and micro-credentials, to provide flexible learning opportunities.

About the role 

The role holder will be expected to proactively support relevant short course, CPD, and executive training opportunities, to heighten and maintain growth. This will involve day to day management and support for specific programmes, providing advice on promotional activities and solving day-to-day operational problems and challenges that may occur.

About the candidate 

You will be a self-starter, ideally with an established track record of working in a target-driven context. Flexible and versatile, your proven project or programme management skills together with experience of collaboration with commercial organisations, professional and academic colleagues, will enable you to rapidly build effective relationships with our external partners, academic Schools, and Professional Services.

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: 10 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

What makes Goldsmith's 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

Goldsmiths’ School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies is one of the longest established departments for teaching and researching media in the world. Housed in the award-winning Professor Stuart Hall Building, it has an internationally outstanding reputation for creative and radical thinking and practice. We are committed to a vibrant teaching and research programme that combines theory and practice with interdisciplinary engagement with the latest developments in media, communications and cultural studies. The School is currently ranked 11th in the world (and 2^nd in the UK) for communication and media studies (QS World Rankings by subject 2023) and second in the UK for research assessed as 3* and 4* - with 96% of our research evaluated as 'world leading or internationally excellent' in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021).

About the Role

The post-doctoral research associate will work on the international project ‘State-tech relations in the datafied welfare state: Examining the computational transformation of the European Social Model [STATETECH]’ led by Prof Lina Dencik and funded by an Advanced Grant from the European Research Council. The project explores the relationship between digital technology providers and European welfare states in the context of data-driven innovation. The candidate will oversee the work package on ‘infrastructures’ that examines the features and ecosystems of platforms and AI applications that are used by different governments. The candidate will be expected to work collaboratively to map data infrastructures and have the ability to use some data science methods. 

About the Candidate

The successful candidate must have a PhD in infrastructure studies, data science or related fields, and have experience mapping data infrastructures. We are particularly looking for someone who has a good understanding of the technical features of platforms and AI and who is able to use some data science methods to collect and visualize data on government data systems in Europe. 

Benefits 

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 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 and creative writing classes. 

Closing Date: 05 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 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 school

Goldsmiths’ School of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies is one of the longest established departments for teaching and researching media in the world. Housed in the award-winning Professor Stuart Hall Building, it has an internationally outstanding reputation for creative and radical thinking and practice. We are committed to a vibrant teaching and research programme that combines theory and practice with interdisciplinary engagement with the latest developments in media, communications and cultural studies. The Department is currently ranked in the 2nd in UK for communication and media studies (QS World Rankings by subject 2026), and 18th in the world, with 96% of our research evaluated as 'world leading or internationally excellent' in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021).

About the role 

The role holder will be responsible for teaching students key software such as Unreal Engine, interactive multi-media applications, and AI Image-Making tools.

They will support students in the development of their own creative and critical projects in Digital Image Making that may involve animation, games, XR, or other related forms.

About the candidate 

You will be experienced and knowledgeable of critical and experimental digital media practices in art and related fields with a demonstrable track-record of using digital media as an experimental art-making tool.

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: 03 Aug 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting
Fixed Term