Work with us
Find out more about joining the team here at the University to help deliver our vision for transformational education.
We are a University group shaped by and committed to our original mission – to educate, advance knowledge, and serve the common good. Established in 1840, the University builds on a rich heritage to deliver its vision for providing transformational education for our students, instilling in them a love of learning and preparing them for meaningful and successful lives. These pages are designed to help you find out more about what it is like to work for us.
With over 700 members of staff, we aim to encourage a positive and high performing work environment in which colleagues are helped to reach their full potential.
What really makes Winchester so special is our people. Our staff are all passionate about ensuring our students’ are supported and provided with the opportunities to get the most out of their studies and university life.
We seek to enable careers of purpose by creating the conditions for sustainable high performance, fuelled by our values and a diverse, inclusive and welcoming group community. We are a human scale University, where you will be able to make meaningful and lasting connections whilst having a real impact on the University’s success. We believe that’s a unique proposition in the sector.
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Why work at Winchester?
The University is a friendly and supportive place to work, with many opportunities and spaces for collaboration. As well as providing a collaborative and supportive work environment, we offer a wide range of range of benefits, support, discounts and events to help you and your family both within and outside of the workplace. Our beautiful campus is close to the historic city centre of Winchester, with picturesque surroundings and good travel links to London, the coast and local airports.
Learning and development
- A comprehensive learning and development programme
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Access to a wide range of learning resources (physical and digital)
Worklife Balance
- Family friendly policies and processes
- Hybrid working possibilities for many roles
- A Workload Allocation Model (for academic colleagues)
Benefits
- Competitive salary framework and pension schemes
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Additional paid time off through closure periods (non-contractual)
Campus Experience
Our campus is welcoming and inspiring. You can expect:
- A beautifully landscaped campus, with award-winning architecture and grounds
- Dog-friendly policies
- State of the art library experience
- Numerous high-quality catering outlets and on-site shop
- Regular events and workshops
- On-site parking (permit based and subsidised) and excellent public transport links
- On-site nursery (private provider)
- Access to subsidised gym and sport facilities
Discounts
Colleagues can benefit from various discounts, online and within the local community:
- Discounts at local and national retailers
- Discounts on rail and bus services
- Cycle to Work Scheme, saving you money on the cost of a new bicycle
Support and Wellbeing
We take care of our colleagues, embrace diversity, and seek to create a truly inclusive environment.
- Staff interest groups, including LGBTQ+, Women's, Parents, Carers, Disability and Equality groups
- Broad wellbeing offering, to support all areas of life
- Mechanisms for speaking up and raising concerns
Employer Schemes
Our group is proud to be committed to the following schemes:
- Disability Confident Employer – helping us to recruit and retain people with a disability. If you would like more information about this scheme please visit: gov.uk
- Armed Forces Covenant (Employer Recognition Scheme Silver) – proudly supporting those who serve
Contact us
If you have any queries in relation to working for us our contact details are:
People and Culture
University of Winchester
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR
Email: recruitment@winchester.ac.uk