Vacancies at ACU

The ACU employs around 50 staff in London.

Working for the ACU provides an excellent opportunity for those wishing to work in an organisation which represents an international membership in the arena of higher education or for those with specific interest in scholarship administration or in one of the ACU’s externally funded projects. As a small organisation, only a handful of vacancies arise during any one year.

Current vacancies

Programme Manager (International Scholarships)

Senior Programme Officer (International Scholarships)

Programme Officer (International Scholarships)

Programme Officer (Scholarship Evaluation)

Programme Manager (International Scholarships)
£34,491-£41,784

The Association of Commonwealth Universities, a registered UK charity, has managed international postgraduate scholarship programmes for almost 60 years. Most of our work is for external sponsors, including the UK Department for International Development, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. In all cases, we are committed to helping sponsors meet the objectives of their investment and to providing an excellent service to award holders themselves.

Now, following confirmation of budgets for the period to 2015 and natural staff progression, we are seeking to expand and re-organise our service. We are therefore seeking applicants at a variety of levels.

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the needs of international students, an interest in higher education, international relations and/or development issues, and the ability to relate to a range of external stakeholders. Management positions also require significant management experience in a relevant environment, and the ability to think strategically and contribute towards policy formulation.

Further particulars and terms and conditions

Closing date: 13 February 2012

How to apply

Applicants should submit a current CV (no more than three A4 pages in length) with a covering letter (no more than 500 words in length), stating why they are interested in the position and drawing attention to any relevant experience, by email to recruitment@acu.ac.uk by 5 pm (GMT) on 13 February 2012. Applications should include details of current or most recent salary (if appropriate) and the names and contact details of two referees. Referees will not be approached without prior consultation with the candidate.

Please note that, in order to keep administration costs to a minimum, we do not acknowledge the receipt of job applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

Senior Programme Officer (International Scholarships)
£29,425-£34,490

The Association of Commonwealth Universities, a registered UK charity, has managed international postgraduate scholarship programmes for almost 60 years. Most of our work is for external sponsors, including the UK Department for International Development, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. In all cases, we are committed to helping sponsors meet the objectives of their investment and to providing an excellent service to award holders themselves.

Now, following confirmation of budgets for the period to 2015 and natural staff progression, we are seeking to expand and re-organise our service. We are therefore seeking applicants at a variety of levels.

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the needs of international students, an interest in higher education, international relations and/or development issues, and the ability to relate to a range of external stakeholders. Management positions also require significant management experience in a relevant environment, and the ability to think strategically and contribute towards policy formulation.

Further particulars and terms and conditions

Closing date: 13 February 2012

How to apply

Applicants should submit a current CV (no more than three A4 pages in length) with a covering letter (no more than 500 words in length), stating why they are interested in the position and drawing attention to any relevant experience, by email to recruitment@acu.ac.uk by 5 pm (GMT) on 13 February 2012. Applications should include details of current or most recent salary (if appropriate) and the names and contact details of two referees. Referees will not be approached without prior consultation with the candidate.

Please note that, in order to keep administration costs to a minimum, we do not acknowledge the receipt of job applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

Programme Officer (International Scholarships)
£25,552-£29,424

The Association of Commonwealth Universities, a registered UK charity, has managed international postgraduate scholarship programmes for almost 60 years. Most of our work is for external sponsors, including the UK Department for International Development, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. In all cases, we are committed to helping sponsors meet the objectives of their investment and to providing an excellent service to award holders themselves.

Now, following confirmation of budgets for the period to 2015 and natural staff progression, we are seeking to expand and re-organise our service. We are therefore seeking applicants at a variety of levels.

Applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the needs of international students, an interest in higher education, international relations and/or development issues, and the ability to relate to a range of external stakeholders. Management positions also require significant management experience in a relevant environment, and the ability to think strategically and contribute towards policy formulation.

Further particulars and terms and conditions

Closing date: 13 February 2012

How to apply

Applicants should submit a current CV (no more than three A4 pages in length) with a covering letter (no more than 500 words in length), stating why they are interested in the position and drawing attention to any relevant experience, by email to recruitment@acu.ac.uk by 5 pm (GMT) on 13 February 2012. Applications should include details of current or most recent salary (if appropriate) and the names and contact details of two referees. Referees will not be approached without prior consultation with the candidate.

Please note that, in order to keep administration costs to a minimum, we do not acknowledge the receipt of job applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

Programme Officer (Scholarship Evaluation)
£25,552-£29,424

The Association of Commonwealth Universities, a registered UK charity, has managed international postgraduate scholarship programmes for almost 60 years. Most of our work is for external sponsors, including the UK Department for International Development, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. In all cases, we are committed to helping sponsors meet the objectives of their investment. Effective evaluation of the results and impact is critical to this.

A full-time Programme Officer (Scholarship Evaluation) is now sought to assist with this activity. Applicants should have a sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research techniques, be educated to degree (preferably Master’s) level, and display a demonstrable interest in higher education, international relations, and/or development issues.

Further particulars and terms and conditions

Closing date: 13 February 2012

How to apply

Applicants should submit a current CV (no more than three A4 pages in length) with a covering letter (no more than 500 words in length), stating why they are interested in the position and drawing attention to any relevant experience, by email to recruitment@acu.ac.uk by 5 pm (GMT) on 13 February 2012. Applications should include details of current or most recent salary (if appropriate) and the names and contact details of two referees. Referees will not be approached without prior consultation with the candidate.

Please note that, in order to keep administration costs to a minimum, we do not acknowledge the receipt of job applications. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The ACU is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, religion, gender, marital status, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Information for Overseas Applicants

The Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 requires all UK employers to obtain evidence of immigration status and eligibility to work in the UK from those the organisation wishes to employ. You will be asked to show appropriate evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK when you are invited for interview with the ACU.

Applicants from outside the UK should note that the ACU is bound by certain legal restrictions relating to the employment in the UK of non-UK nationals. The ACU can apply for work permits from the UK only if there are no suitable candidates who are ordinarily resident in the UK or who are nationals of the European Economic Area.