The School

The London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD) is one of the UK's leading creative schools, encompassing film, media, design, music, and the performing arts. It is home to the Gender, Technology and Work research cluster, which conducts nationally and internationally recognised research on the intersections of technology, labour, and social reproduction. The cluster is led by Professor Helen Hester and has a strong track record of knowledge exchange and collaboration with civil society and policy organisations.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Research and Innovation Associate to join the team delivering an exciting new ESRC-funded project: Researching the Hidden Workforce: A National Connective and Capacity-Building Initiative for Platform Labour Studies.

The project will establish a national community of practice for ethical platform labour research, bringing together academics, lawyers, worker organisations, trade unions, and university ethics bodies. Over six months, the project will deliver two national workshops, four participatory ethics labs, and a programme of early career researcher development activities, culminating in an agenda-setting paper and a set of shared ethical principles for the field.

The Research and Innovation Associate will be central to the delivery of this programme, providing logistical, administrative, and communications support alongside a substantive intellectual contribution as co-author of the project's agenda-setting paper. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career researcher with an interest in platform labour, research ethics, feminist methodology, or related areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating logistics for workshops, ethics labs, and ECR development activities

• Managing participant recruitment, communications, and travel bursaries

• Establishing and maintaining network communications infrastructure and project microsite

• Supporting the production of written outputs and co-authoring the agenda-setting paper

• Assisting with data management in line with GDPR and UWL policy

The Person

You will hold a postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline and have a demonstrable interest in platform labour, research ethics, or worker organising. You will be confident in building relationships with diverse stakeholders across academic, civil society, and worker organisation contexts, and will have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience of project coordination or research support, and existing networks in the platform economy or labour organising space, would be advantageous.

How to Apply

To apply, click on 'Apply Online' and complete the application form. Further information about the application process is available at https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0 

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday 26^th October 2026.

For informal enquiries about the position, please contact Professor Helen Hester, Professor of Gender, Technology and Cultural Politics: helen.hester@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. UWL supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to the closing date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £39,806 per annum

* A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

The Department

The Marketing, Recruitment and Communications Department engages in various activities to communicate our brand to all stakeholders and make the UWL’s mission and values visible to them. In addition, we facilitate the recruitment and admissions process of our students. The department comprises of five teams: communications & events, campaigns, digital, recruitment & customer relationship and admissions. 

The Role

Management of the Home Admissions Team and assisting the Head of Admissions to instil and maintain a culture of professionalism, responsibility and accountability. The post holder is required to make a significant contribution towards the strategic planning of the Admissions Team and manage day-to-day operations. They are expected to deliver excellent services to all stakeholders and be proactive and responsive to University requirements as they arise.

The Person

Candidates must be educated to degree level (or equivalent) standard and have previous experience of working in a senior admissions role at a Higher Education Institution, that involves line management. Candidates must be self-motivated with a flexible, proactive approach to work, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A proven ability to lead a team is essential. The post holder will be expected to work on site full time. 

How to Apply

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 4 November 2026, in person at the Ealing Campus.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Dean Leow, Head of Admissions (dean.leow@uwl.ac.uk). 

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again.

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £42,609 to £51,525 per annum

* A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations. 

The Department / School / College

The Marketing, Recruitment and Communications Department engages in various activities to communicate our brand to all stakeholders and make the UWL’s mission and values visible to them. In addition, we facilitate the recruitment and admissions process of our students. The department comprises of five teams: communications & events, campaigns, digital, recruitment & customer relationship and admissions.  

The Role 

To support admissions operations for the University. Deliver a courteous and efficient service for applicants in their seamless journey from enquirer to applicant to student. Provide a professional service to key stakeholders including the university’s schools and other departments.  

The Person

Candidates must be educated to A Level (or equivalent) standard and have previous experience of working in an administrative role. Candidates must be self-motivated with a flexible, proactive approach to work, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A proven ability to work effectively in a team environment is essential. The post holder will be expected to work on site full time.  

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and fill out the application form. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0 

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk  if you need any assistance with the application process.

Interviews are expected to be held on Friday 6 November 2026, in person at the Ealing Campus.

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Dean Leow, Head of Admissions (dean.leow@uwl.ac.uk). 

Additional Information 

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl

UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.

Previous applicants for this post need not apply again. 

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. 

We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support

Salary: £31,481 to £37,313 per annum