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Why Essex?

We believe a person's potential is not simply defined by grades or backgrounds, but by a willingness to question, to collaborate and to push at the edges of knowledge and their own potential. At the University of Essex we've been challenging conventions since 1964 – come and challenge us!

Essex provides a home for the tenacious, the bold, the inquisitive and those impatient for change. From pioneering research to student activism, we have never accepted the status quo. We share an equal commitment to excellence in education and excellence in research and we are on a quest to appoint people who will help us achieve our goals.

We are home to a truly global community for original thinkers who seek to change the world for the better. Part of an elite group of ‘dual intensive’ universities. Essex is 15th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

We are committed to:

  • delivering high-quality teaching in a friendly and supportive environment
  • internationally significant research
  • innovation and enterprise

Our staff and students are members of the University for life, working together in a research-led educational environment to inspire us to want to explore and embrace what we do not yet know.

As an employer, we offer a range of benefits and a commitment to career development and equal opportunities in an environment that both reflects and creates a rich interaction of people, disciplines and ideas.

If you have any questions and can't find the answers, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk

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When you come to work with us you join a top-ranking research-intensive university committed to delivering high-quality teaching in a friendly and supportive environment, internationally significant research and innovation and enterprise.

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About Essex

We’re a university where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected.

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Diversity and inclusion
Our commitment to promoting equality and diversity is long-standing. We have an on-going programme of awareness-raising activities and offer a range of ways for staff to get involved and contribute to our work in this area.
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Like most other UK Universities, we use a nationally agreed single pay spine. The University of Essex has 11 Grades and 53 spinal points.
Our History
Our founding Vice-Chancellor, Sir Albert Sloman, had a very clear vision for his pioneering, new breed of university which was outlined in his 1963 BBC Reith Lectures. Find out how his ideas have shaped who we are today in our history.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Essex our people are at the centre of everything we do and we aspire to build a culture in which every member of the University feels valued and can flourish. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds; disabled people and LGBTQ+ people and from women for our grades 9-11 roles.

Read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

The Armed Forces Covenant

Find out more about the University's pledge to honour the Armed Forces Covenant.

University of Sanctuary

The University of Essex is proud to have been recognised as a University of Sanctuary. Find out more about how this benefits our staff, students, and the local community.

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