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 Faculty Directorate provides strategic and operational leadership across Goldsmiths’ academic schools, supporting Executive Deans, Heads of School and academic staff. It supports planning, finance, HR and estates functions, ensuring effective resource management, policy implementation and service delivery while enabling the faculties to achieve their academic and institutional objectives.

About the role

As Director of Faculty Operations, you will play a pivotal leadership role at Goldsmiths, working closely with senior academic and professional services leaders to shape strategy, drive operational excellence and lead organisational change. You'll oversee planning, finance, governance, estates and people management across our two dynamic faculties

About the candidate

 You are an experienced and influential leader with a track record of delivering strategic and operational success in complex organisations. Collaborative, analytical and solutions-focused, you excel at leading teams, managing change and building strong stakeholder relationships. You bring the confidence, judgement and vision to drive improvement and support organisational excellence.

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: 23 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £73,177 to £75,255

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

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 2nd 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

As part of the five-year ERC Advanced Grant STATETECH, the project manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all non-scientific aspects of the daily management of the project. They will work closely with the lead researcher at Goldsmiths and colleagues in the Research and Knowledge Exchange Department to support the preparation and submission of periodic scientific and financial reports as required by the funder. In addition, they will take responsibility for the operationalisation of project activities; monitoring of progress against milestones and deliverables; identification and mitigation of risks; management of financial resources; liaison with project partners, contractors and other external or internal stakeholders; organisation of project meetings and events; coordination of project publicity; and any administrative tasks necessary to ensure the successful delivery of the project.

About the candidate

The successful candidate must have a degree, ideally in humanities or social sciences, and experience with managing EU-funded (or other large) research projects. The candidate must have experience working with researchers in an HEI setting and experience managing financial resources. We are particularly looking for someone who has a good understanding of the EU research funding landscape as well as of funder requirements and expectations.

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: 18 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

Goldsmiths’ two Faculties provide leadership support to our academic schools. Each Faculty has an Executive Dean who sits on Executive Board. The Faculty Directorate is led by the Director of Faculty Operations, who reports to the Executive Dean and leads the Faculty Operations team.

The Faculty Operations team work closely with Heads of School, other academic staff and Professional Services Directorate staff to manage and support areas of work relating to Planning, Finance, HR, and Estates.

About the role

The role holder will be expected to support the Faculty Operations Manager on all areas of Faculty work relating to Finance, HR and Estates.

About the candidate

You will be a highly organised and proactive administrator with experience in a Higher Education environment, strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication, writing and numeracy skills. Able to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and take initiative, you will contribute positively to continuous improvement and effective team performance.

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: 18 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

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

Goldsmiths Library is at the heart of our New Cross campus and plays a central role in our distinctive learning and research environment. Open 24/7, the Library provides access to around 259,000 print items and over 38,000 ebooks and welcomes around 187,000 visitors each year.

Through our collections, spaces, literacies and skills development and specialist expertise, we support students, researchers and the public to explore, create and think critically. Our approach reflects Goldsmiths’ wider commitment to creativity, collaboration, social justice and positive change, with our open and radically inclusive Library rooted in critical library practice and anti-racism.

Our Special Collections and Archives bring these distinctive Goldsmiths strengths together, with collections that are open to all and reflect Goldsmiths’ influential position in the creative and performing arts, with collections including the Goldsmiths Textile Collection & Constance Howard Gallery, the Daphne Oram Collection and the Women’s Art Library.

Find out more on the Goldsmiths Library website: https://www.gold.ac.uk/library/

Read the Library Framework, our strategic roadmap: https://www.gold.ac.uk/library/framework-2025/

About the role

The Collections and Discovery Manager provides operational management and oversight across the content management lifecycle for all types of resources and learning materials.

The role is based in our Systems and Content team and is responsible for managing staff, budgets, supplier relationships and operational processes that ensure Goldsmith’s students, researchers and staff can efficiently find, access and use the resources they need to support teaching and learning and research.

The Systems and Content team is key to student and academic experience at Goldsmiths, delivering an efficient, effective service in our provision of appropriate resources available at the customer's point of need.

About the candidate

You’ll be an experienced and adaptable professional with strong knowledge of collections, discovery and content lifecycle management. You’ll bring experience of managing budgets, suppliers, contracts and staff, alongside excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You’ll be proactive, collaborative and user-focused, with a commitment to inclusive, accessible and evidence-informed library 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: 23 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

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 Admissions Team sits within the Student and Academic Services Directorate. The team processes applications for Goldsmiths programmes with an emphasis on delivering an excellent applicant experience while recruiting sufficient students to fill available places. Admissions work alongside other Student and Academic Services Directorate teams and Recruitment Teams to maximise conversion of applicants to enrolled students.

About the role

The role of the Admissions Adviser is vital in ensuring that adequate numbers of students are admitted to Goldsmiths and that these students meet all entry requirements. The role is responsible for carrying out thorough quality assurance checks and making decisions on a range of applications in collaboration with academic Admissions Tutors. The role is, most importantly, responsible for providing exemplary customer care to applicants and in supporting them throughout the applicant lifecycle from point of application to arrival.

About the candidate

You will have well-developed administration, organisational, IT, and communication skills. You will work as part of an effective team to process applications to a portfolio of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will be an excellent team player with a pro-active and flexible approach to constantly improving customer service. Joining a team of Admissions Advisers, you will play a key role in the delivery of a high quality admissions service essential to the recruitment of students to 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.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

Closing Date: 15 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

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

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: 19 Sep 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £39,297 to £42,473 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 

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