Staff at Durham University volunteer to clean up Seaham beach
As a team building exercise and to welcome one of our new colleagues, we decided to put some of our volunteering hours to good use by doing a beach...
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Skip to main contentAs 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.
Managing Equality & Diversity The following section provides information on how the University manages Equality and Diversity. Durham University Div...
In the past few years, health and wellbeing, especially mental health, has become more prevalent. The pandemic was a real turning point. Everything sh...
Durham University is very inclusive and supportive of students and staff of all faiths. Our campus community is made up of people from 156 different n...
We aim to create a working environment (whether in Durham or remotely if staff are working away from the workplace) that recognises and rewards staff...
The teaching fellow network is a support network for all staff on teaching only contracts. The aims of the network are to: Provide support and me...
As part of the Staff Volunteering and Outreach Scheme each member of staff can apply to volunteer for up to 5 days per academic year subject to line m...
The University is committed to providing you with welcoming and supportive surroundings and, to aid your transition, the new staff network has been es...
The Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network aims to provide a voice for BAME staff in the University and to engage with BAME postgraduate st...
The MAMS Network exists for members who are mothers and expectant mothers at the University. Our membership is drawn from across the University's depa...
The network aims to form a group of “coaches” who could support staff both within and outside their own team or department across Durham University....
The LGBT Staff Network exists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender staff members at the University, their family and friends. Our membership is...
Our Disability Network relaunched last month and is always open to new members. On 24 March, colleagues gathered in the Calman Centre for the relaunc...
Durham University are proud to be part of The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver. The scheme encourages employers to support defence and...
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.
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:
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:
List of all the benefits that Durham University are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.
HR Advisor Durham, UK
The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique a...
Marketing Coordinator Durham, UK
The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a uniqu...
Business Manager Durham, UK
The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique a...
Other Durham, UK
The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique a...
Maintenance Engineer Durham, UK
Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Building Services) Department Estates and Facilities Directorate
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