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Durham University

As one of the UK’s leading and world top 100 universities, we are proud of our people, because they are at the heart of our globally outstanding institution, which is a key part of our local community. We inspire our people to do extraordinary things and we invite you to join our fantastic team.

Set within the historically rich City of Durham in the Northeast of England, which is home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is an undeniably beautiful place in which to base your work-life balance.

A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

Across the University, we have a huge variety of roles and responsibilities, which together make us one large and successful community. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.

At the University we promote and actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion. It is crucial that everyone can be themselves and can flourish in an environment where everyone respects each other and is treated fairly. We want our people and wider community to feel happy, secure and proud to be a part of Durham. We are looking for the same values in you.

Durham University’s Athena Swan institutional award recognises and celebrates good practice in recruiting and supporting the development of women and for providing flexible working practices for all. We have also signed up to the Race Equality Charter, a national framework for improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education. As a DU employee you will be able to join our vibrant staff network communities such as the LGBTQ+ one, Disability Staff Network, BAME group and Women@DU

We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our workforce including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

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Our Values

Inspiring

By stimulating an instinct to challenge, encouraging innovative thinking and taking our responsibilities seriously, we foster a culture that inspires the extraordinary.

Challenging

Always curious, we challenge ourselves and each other to answer the big questions and create a positive impact in the world.

Innovative

From creative teaching practices and cutting edge research to new ways of working, innovation is at the heart of what we do.

Responsible

We take our duties as a centre of learning, neighbour and employer seriously, embracing all of our different communities and celebrating the differences that make us stronger together.

Enabling

We create the opportunities, support and freedom for everyone at Durham to become the best they can be now, and for the future.

Equality Objectives

At Durham, our people are our most important asset. We believe that our success is tied to being able to recruit and retain outstanding staff and students from all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where our people feel supported and valued, enabling them to not only succeed, but thrive.

Our core Equality Objectives are to:

  • Increase awareness of Equality & Diversity challenges and duties
  • Improve gender balance across the University
  • Improve understanding and support of disability across the University population
  • Increase numbers of BME staff and students

We have a range of Key Performance Indicators to measure success against these objectives and achive a modern and diverse workface and student body. These include:

  • Proportion of international (non-UK) students – 35% by 2027
  • Percentage of Faculty members who are female - Top third of the Russell Group by 2027
  • Percentage of academic staff who declare their ethnicity as BME and percentage of staff who declare a disability: Russell Group median by 2026

Benefits at Durham University

List of all the benefits that Durham University are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.

  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Cycle2Work
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity Leave
  • Study Leave
  • Give As You Earn – Charity Donations Through Payroll.
  • Job Share
  • Generous Annual Leave
  • Shared Parental Leave
  • Travel Discounts
  • Counselling
  • Adoption Leave
  • Multifaith support
  • Financial Incentives (Stocks, Share Options)
  • 5 Days Annual Volunteer Leave
  • Discount Scheme
  • Occupational Health
  • Training and Development
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • University Day Nursery
  • Hybrid and flexible working
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