If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

Principal duties and responsibilities

You will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio contributing to the delivery on the BSc Biomedical Science, BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise and Nutrition), BSc Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences), Foundation Health Sciences & MSc Biomedical Sciences programmes and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.

You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department and to meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.

What we are looking for

• A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
• A sound understanding of pedagogy.
• A sound understanding of research/innovation and scholarly activity.
• Ability to develop teaching and/or research programmes and the provision of learning support.
• Ability to design teaching and learning material.
• Ability to employ appropriate assessment methods.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem- solving skills to improve performance.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations at conferences, reports on findings, publications, feedback etc.
• Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
• Experience of providing academic leadership and first line support/mentoring for other colleagues.
• A good honours degree.
• Doctoral qualification or ability to gain a doctoral-level qualification.
• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment).

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile and very good teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Maninder Ahluwalia at mahluwalia@cardiffmet.ac.uk 

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026

School/Unit: Academic

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 per annum
Permanent

If you have a record of achievement that demonstrates the commitment, aptitude and enthusiasm to contribute to our global learning community through excellent teaching, scholarship, research and innovation, along with a shared passion for our values and vision, we look forward to receiving your application. We are particularly keen to hear from, and to support, applicants who will help develop our research standing and who will enhance the diversity of our university, our community and our partnerships.

We welcome applications from individuals interested in a job share arrangement. If you’re looking for flexibility and would like to share this role with another professional, we encourage you to apply. Please indicate your preference for job share in your application.

Principal duties and responsibilities

You will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our taught portfolio contributing to the delivery on the BSc Biomedical Science, BSc Biomedical Science (Health, Exercise and Nutrition), BSc Healthcare Sciences (Life Sciences), Foundation Health Sciences & MSc Biomedical Sciences programmes and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

Enthusiastic about student-centred pedagogy, you will contribute to education delivery, including programme management as required, across the range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national and international level.

You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department and to meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.

What we are looking for

• A good level of knowledge relevant to the subject and professional area.
• A sound understanding of pedagogy.
• A sound understanding of research/innovation and scholarly activity.
• Ability to develop teaching and/or research programmes and the provision of learning support.
• Ability to design teaching and learning material.
• Ability to employ appropriate assessment methods.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and to use initiative and problem- solving skills to improve performance.
• Ability to communicate and disseminate complex and conceptual ideas in a variety of ways – presentations at conferences, reports on findings, publications, feedback etc.
• Experience of HE teaching or equivalent.
• Experience of providing academic leadership and first line support/mentoring for other colleagues.
• A good honours degree.
• Doctoral qualification or ability to gain a doctoral-level qualification.
• Ability to achieve Fellow Status as part of the Higher Education Academy’s Professional Recognition scheme, within agreed timescales (as soon as is practicably possible and definitely within three years of commencement of employment).
• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Biomedical or Clinical Scientist.

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. An established or promising research profile and very good teaching experience on relevant programmes is essential.

To be successful you will further enrich our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced through your qualifications and experience.

Contact Us

If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Amanda Davies at amdavies@cardiffmet.ac.uk. 

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2026

School/Unit: Academic

Salary: £46,049 to £51,753 per annum
Permanent

You'll play a key role in:

• Supporting the delivery of practical teaching sessions in sports rehabilitation, massage and soft tissue therapy.
• Demonstrating specialist techniques, equipment and processes to students, staff and visitors.
• Maintaining high-quality teaching environments, equipment and facilities to support learning and research activities.
• Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, including research and data collection activities.
• Advising staff and students on the safe and effective use of specialist rehabilitation and massage equipment.
• Contributing to health and safety management, equipment procurement and the continuous enhancement of teaching provision.

What you’ll bring 

You will have a strong practical background in sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, massage therapy or a related discipline, together with the confidence to demonstrate techniques and support student learning in both teaching and clinical environments. You will be passionate about helping students develop their practical skills and professional competence, whilst maintaining high standards of safety, organisation and professionalism.

As an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, you will enjoy working collaboratively with academic staff, students and external stakeholders. You will be proactive, organised and able to manage a varied workload across teaching, technical support, administration and research activities.

Additionally, you'll:

• Hold a degree in a relevant discipline such as sports rehabilitation, sports therapy, physiotherapy, sport and exercise science or massage therapy.
• Possess a recognised qualification in Sports Massage.
• Have experience of delivering or supporting sports rehabilitation and soft tissue therapy practice in a clinical, educational or applied setting.
• Be confident using, maintaining and troubleshooting specialist equipment and facilities.
• Have a sound understanding of health and safety requirements and their application within practical teaching environments.
• Be able to support student practical development and provide constructive feedback to academic staff regarding student progress.
• Demonstrate strong organisational, administrative and IT skills.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant and supportive team delivering industry-recognised programmes with strong links to professional sport, clinical practice and applied research. 

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days pro rata 
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us 

 For more information about the role please contact Jason Pedley on jpedley@cardiffmet.ac.uk, or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.  

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Closing Date: 03 Aug 2026

School/Unit: Professional and Support

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum pro rata
Permanent