* 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 School/ College/ Department 

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. 

B4 Secure works as a trusted advisor to businesses and government departments, delivering a full range of intelligence services that not only address security challenges but also help clients navigate broader organisational risks.

The School of Computing and Engineering at the University of West London (UWL), in partnership with B4 Secure Limited, is seeking an AI Scientist (KTP Associate) to deliver an exciting new Innovate UK-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). 

The Role 

Working closely with the business partner supervisors at B4 Secure and supported by the UWL academic team, the KTP Associate will lead the design and implementation of an AI‑driven threat intelligence software system that automates OSINT threat monitoring and risk assessment. The project aims to transform the business partner’s business  workflows into an efficient, scalable, adaptive, and ethically aligned AI platform that enhances operational performance and supports sustainable business growth.

This role offers an outstanding career‑development opportunity to manage a high‑impact KTP project while being fully supported by an experienced team of academic and industry experts in AI, data science, cyber security, and ethical AI.

This post is fixed‑term for 24 months and primarily remote role; however, the successful candidate will be expected to attend in-person meetings in London for project collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Applicants should be located within a reasonable commuting distance to facilitate attendance when needed Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. 

The Person

The KTP Associate will be self‑organised, proactive, and comfortable prioritising work in a remote‑first setting, with the opportunity to drive real innovation in AI‑enabled threat intelligence. This interdisciplinary and technically advanced project requires a highly capable individual with strong theoretical grounding in Artificial Intelligence, computer science, or a related discipline. Prior industrial experience is not required.

For further information, applicants are encouraged to consult the Job Description, which provides detailed guidance on the role requirements and person specification.

In return, the Associate will receive the following benefits:

• £2,000 personal training & development budget (in addition to salary) to support your professional growth and skills development
• Regular engagement with the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Adviser and structured support from the KTP programme.
• Multi‑disciplinary supervision and mentoring from UWL academics and the business partner.
• Exposure to diverse stakeholders and real‑world users, including client pilots and demonstrations, providing commercial and product‑development experience.
• Access to the expertise and resources of UWL and B4 Secure needed to deliver the project effectively, plus clear pathways to contribute to joint publications.

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 in the week commencing 01 June 2026. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Julie Nel, CEO & Founder, B4 Secure, via email info@b4secure.co.uk or Professor Wei Jie, University of West London, via email wei.jie@uwl.ac.uk.

Additional Information 

Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from BAME (Black, Asian and 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 as well as a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. 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. 

A Standard DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment) and candidates must be willing to undertake enhanced security screening and vetting checks.

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: 15 May 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £40,834 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.

School of Pharmacy

Founded in 2026 the School of Pharmacy's vision is to be a contemporary and high performing School with excellence in education, professional credibility, strong student outcomes, and a clear external identity.

The Role 

The University of West London is seeking to appoint an outstanding Professor of Pharmacy Practice to play a central role in the development of its new School of Pharmacy. Reporting to the Head of School of Pharmacy, this is a significant appointment for a senior academic and professional leader who is committed to excellence in pharmacy education, practice-based learning and clinical scholarship. The role offers a distinctive opportunity to help shape a new and ambitious School from an early stage, contributing to the design of its academic culture, the strength of its professional partnerships, and the quality and reputation of its provision.

The Person 

This post will appeal to an individual with a strong professional identity in pharmacy practice and a clear commitment to preparing future pharmacists for contemporary and evolving healthcare environments. The successful candidate will provide academic leadership across pharmacy practice teaching, assessment and experiential learning, making a substantial contribution to the delivery, accreditation and continuous enhancement of the MPharm and related postgraduate and continuing professional development provision. They will also play a key role in ensuring that the curriculum is professionally credible, educationally innovative and fully aligned with General Pharmaceutical Council standards.

Beyond curriculum leadership, the Professor of Pharmacy Practice will be expected to build and sustain strategic relationships with NHS organisations, primary care, community pharmacy and other practice partners, helping to create a high quality and well supported placement portfolio that reflects workforce needs and service priorities. 

The postholder will also bring a visible profile in scholarship and or research, contributing to the School’s growing reputation through external engagement and demonstrable impact on practice, policy or professional standards. In this regard, the role combines academic leadership with real external influence and offers the chance to help define the School’s contribution to the profession and the communities it serves.  We are therefore seeking a candidate with the standing and credibility, able to work effectively across organisational boundaries, and contribute to the creation of a modern, inclusive and high performing School of Pharmacy. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join UWL to help build a distinctive and professionally connected pharmacy offer with lasting impact.

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’ and complete application form.

Please submit a CV and covering letter as part of your application, clearly evidencing your suitability for the role. 

Further information about the application process can be found here: How to Apply - Jobs at the University of West London

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 15^th June 2026. (TBC).

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Anthony Hilton, Deputy Vice - Chancellor, Anthony.Hilton@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.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field. 

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).

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: 17 May 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £73,806 to £81,457 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.

School of Pharmacy

Founded in 2026 the School of Pharmacy's vision is to be a contemporary and high performing School with excellence in education, professional credibility, strong student outcomes, and a clear external identity.

The Role

The University of West London is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Practice Learning Lead in Pharmacy to play a central role in the development of its new School of Pharmacy. Working closely with the Head of Pharmacy, the University’s central placements team, course leadership and external practice partners, this is an important appointment for a pharmacist with a strong understanding of practice education and a clear commitment to high quality experiential learning. The role offers an excellent opportunity to help establish the systems, partnerships and quality processes that will underpin a successful and professionally credible pharmacy programme from the outset

The Person 

This post will appeal to an individual who is energised by the practical work of building and sustaining placement capacity across a diverse regional health economy. The successful candidate will lead the development, coordination and quality assurance of pharmacy placements and workplace-based learning, helping to ensure that students benefit from well organised, well supported and educationally robust practice experiences. They will work across community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, primary care and other relevant sectors, identifying opportunities for growth, supporting placement providers, and ensuring that learning environments meet General Pharmaceutical Council and University expectations.

Beyond placement coordination, the Practice Learning Lead will make a substantial contribution to the wider student experience by supporting practice supervisors and tutors, preparing students for professional practice, and helping academic colleagues and partners respond to complex placement issues with consistency and care. The postholder will also have an important role in quality assurance, governance and accreditation readiness, contributing to evidence gathering, site engagement, action planning and the continuous improvement of experiential learning across the School. In this respect, the role is both operational and strategic, combining day to day leadership with the opportunity to shape the long term quality and resilience of the practice learning portfolio.

We are therefore looking for a candidate with professional credibility, strong organisational ability and the interpersonal skills to work effectively across institutional and sector boundaries. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered pharmacist with experience in learner support and supervision to join UWL at a formative stage and to help build a modern, inclusive and high performing School of Pharmacy with strong external partnerships and a clear commitment to educational excellence.

How to Apply 

To apply click on ‘Apply Online’, please submit a CV and covering letter as part of your application, clearly evidencing your suitability for the role. 

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 in the week commencing 15^th June 2026. (TBC).

For informal enquiries about the position please contact Anthony Hilton, Deputy Vice - Chancellor, Anthony.Hilton@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.

Applicants must hold a PhD in a relevant field with a demonstrable track record of research within the field. 

An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required for this post (to be undertaken upon appointment).

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: 17 May 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £54,454 to £61,773 per annum