Academic Engagement and Impact Officer
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
The federation brings together more than 250,000 learners and 50,000 staff in a collaborative community that is delivering high-quality research and education across all disciplines.
Since 1858, we have expanded access to world-class higher education. Today, around 40,000 students in more than 190 countries are part of our global learning community.
The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities, whose mission is to advocate for the discipline.
By working together, we expand access to outstanding higher education and resources and extend their benefits to learners and researchers across the UK and around the world.
The Role
The postholder will play a key role in developing and supporting institutes across the School in curating seasonal schools and related events, with particular focus on the Institute of English Studies (IES).
In addition, postholder will support IES academic societies administratively, especially The Bibliographical Society.
SAS has a unique role to disseminate research and research related activity nationally and internationally. The post additionally focuses on maximising public engagement, inclusivity, impact and enhancing customer experience across a digital as well as on campus platform, events will include short courses, lectures, and seasonal schools.
For a full role profile, please refer to the job description below.
Further Information
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your Application and CV (by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page) before the closing date at midnight on Friday 24th of April 2026.
The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to prove their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.
Preferential consideration will be given to the University redeployment pool.
The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however, will need to attend the office on specific days for training or team meetings etc.
The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description.
Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.
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