Working for us
A dynamic, supportive and ambitious institution
Top 30
in the UK for our teaching quality
The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
Gold
rated university in the Teaching Excellence Framework
TEF 2023
10th
UK university for student satisfaction
Complete University Guide 2023
Working for the °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ
Our mission
To provide outstanding education, advance knowledge and benefit the world.
Our vision
To achieve recognition for the excellence of our teaching, research and innovation.
Our community
Creating a supportive environment where our staff and students can thrive.
Staff benefits
Enhancing your employment
Why you should work at the °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ
Pension schemes
University staff are auto-enrolled onto either the Teachers' Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes, depending on their role.
Generous holiday allowance
All university staff receive 25 to 35 days holiday each year, as well as all Bank Holidays and Christmas closure dates.
Professional development
A comprehensive in-house Professional Development programme that covers a wide range of development opportunities.
Discounted gym membership
At our °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ campus there is an on-site sports centre comprising fitness suite, climbing wall, sport hall and other fitness facilities.
Mentoring scheme
All staff are supported throughout their career by an experienced member of staff who will act as a mentor, offering support and advice.
Cycle to work scheme
Employees are able to purchase a bike at a reduced rate and opt to make payments from their salary over a number of months.
Staff development
Supporting your career
Our comprehensive professional development programme
Leadership and management
We have built tailored learning programmes to align with the needs of both current and emerging managers.
We provide our managers with the knowledge and skills they need to best support team members to adapt to new challenges and reach their full potential.
Learning and Teaching
We are committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning and to continually look to update and improve all we offer by following the Professional Standards Framework (PSF).
This helps to focus our professional development to enhance our students' learning at the University.
Inclusion and support
We celebrate diversity at the University and work in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Our inclusion and support development programmes look to educate all staff on creating an inclusive community where people can be proud of their unique identity.
IT and digital skills
The Skills Team is the University’s in-house team of digital trainers.
They cover a range of specialities including: Technology Enhanced Learning, IT software, systems and services, developing digital literacies, digital accessibility, and blended learning.
Academic research development
Our development programme for researchers provides excellent opportunities for every academic at each stage of their career.
Since 2015 the University has been a subscriber to Vitae, the national researcher development organisation who oversee the Researcher Development Framework.
Environment and sustainability
With a staff and student community comprising thousands of people, the University’s activities can have a significant impact on our local and global environment.
We work to improve awareness of environmental issues within our community and implement a range of strategies to reduce our impact.
Our location
Our location
Work in beautiful campus environments in °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ and Bognor Regis
Bishop Otter campus - °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ
Our Bishop Otter Campus in °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ is set in beautiful surroundings with plenty of relaxing green space and a combination of attractive, historic buildings and excellent modern facilities.
Back in 1839, the campus was founded by William Otter, Bishop of °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ. 180 years later, the University still retains a strong sense of history as original parts still remain.
Bognor Regis campus
Situated just five minutes from the sea, our Bognor Regis Campus boasts the flagship £35m Tech Park, which is home to our Engineering and Design and Creative Industries Departments.
In addition, we have beautiful Georgian architecture including three grand mansion houses amongst our other modern teaching facilities.
Staff benefits
Enhancing your employment
Why you should work at the °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ
Pension schemes
University staff are auto-enrolled onto either the Teachers' Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes, depending on their role.
Generous holiday allowance
All university staff receive 25 to 35 days holiday each year, as well as all Bank Holidays and Christmas closure dates.
Professional development
A comprehensive in-house Professional Development programme that covers a wide range of development opportunities.
Discounted gym membership
At our °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ campus there is an on-site sports centre comprising fitness suite, climbing wall, sport hall and other fitness facilities.
Mentoring scheme
All staff are supported throughout their career by an experienced member of staff who will act as a mentor, offering support and advice.
Cycle to work scheme
Employees are able to purchase a bike at a reduced rate and opt to make payments from their salary over a number of months.
Staff development
Supporting your career
Our comprehensive professional development programme
Leadership and management
We have built tailored learning programmes to align with the needs of both current and emerging managers.
We provide our managers with the knowledge and skills they need to best support team members to adapt to new challenges and reach their full potential.
Learning and Teaching
We are committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching and learning and to continually look to update and improve all we offer by following the Professional Standards Framework (PSF).
This helps to focus our professional development to enhance our students' learning at the University.
Inclusion and support
We celebrate diversity at the University and work in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Our inclusion and support development programmes look to educate all staff on creating an inclusive community where people can be proud of their unique identity.
IT and digital skills
The Skills Team is the University’s in-house team of digital trainers.
They cover a range of specialities including: Technology Enhanced Learning, IT software, systems and services, developing digital literacies, digital accessibility, and blended learning.
Academic research development
Our development programme for researchers provides excellent opportunities for every academic at each stage of their career.
Since 2015 the University has been a subscriber to Vitae, the national researcher development organisation who oversee the Researcher Development Framework.
Environment and sustainability
With a staff and student community comprising thousands of people, the University’s activities can have a significant impact on our local and global environment.
We work to improve awareness of environmental issues within our community and implement a range of strategies to reduce our impact.
Our location
Our location
Work in beautiful campus environments in °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ and Bognor Regis
Bishop Otter campus - °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ
Our Bishop Otter Campus in °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ is set in beautiful surroundings with plenty of relaxing green space and a combination of attractive, historic buildings and excellent modern facilities.
Back in 1839, the campus was founded by William Otter, Bishop of °ËØÔ±¬ÁÏ. 180 years later, the University still retains a strong sense of history as original parts still remain.
Bognor Regis campus
Situated just five minutes from the sea, our Bognor Regis Campus boasts the flagship £35m Tech Park, which is home to our Engineering and Design and Creative Industries Departments.
In addition, we have beautiful Georgian architecture including three grand mansion houses amongst our other modern teaching facilities.
What our staff have to say
"It's a beautiful campus in a great location, where the small number of students per class helps add to the community feel.
I've got a flexible working pattern with multiple opportunities to develop my career and to undertake specialised training."
"Such a great community of staff and students where everyone is welcomed and treated equitably."
"There's a such a community feel here, with a good pension scheme, flexible working opportunities and feels fully inclusive."
"Being a small university means there is always someone to talk with.
Line managers are very supportive and really care about your problems."
"It's easy to communicate across different departments because the community is so tightly-knit."
Contact us
Please let us know if you have any questions or special requirements which we might need to consider in relation to any aspect of the selection process, e.g. application process or attending interview remotely. You can contact the Recruitment Team on hr@chi.ac.uk or call 01243 816114.