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Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Apprenticeships (1970)

Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Apprenticeships (1970)

Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Apprenticeships

Full Time (37 hrs per week) – Permanent Contract

Location: High Wycombe campus

Salary - £44,746 to £56,535 per annum

 

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to

fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing

the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community

is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can

contribute and succeed.

 

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being

dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the

best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other

as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our

mission.

 

This exciting role within the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering is for a Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Apprenticeships to teach on our undergraduate and postgraduate computing programmes as well as on our three-year Digital Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship degree programme. The apprenticeship programme is designed for current or aspiring practitioners in the IT related areas covered by the apprenticeship standard for Digital and Technology Solutions Professional. Within this context, it is designed for professionals who provide technology enabled solutions to internal and/or external customers in a range of areas including software, business and systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure. We are particularly looking for talented individuals with experience of:

 

  • Front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, front-end frameworks – e.g. React, Angular, Vue)
  • Back-end software development (e.g. Java, C++, C#, Python, Node.JS, PHP, SQL, Postman or equivalent)
  • Mobile app development, including Progressive Web Apps (e.g. React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin)
  • Cloud Computing (AWS or Azure)
  • Cyber Security and InfoSec
  • Modern Software Engineering practices (including Agile/Scrum, Test Automation, CI/CD)
  • Technical / Digital leadership

Depending on the programme, teaching will be face-to-face with some online delivery

 

What we offer:

• a generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure

days)

• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)

• training & development support opportunities

• contributory pension scheme

• discounted gym membership for our on-site gym

• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

 

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.

Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.

Please click here to view our employee handbook.

 

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and

ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Dr Rafid Al-Khannak Rafid.Al-Khannak@bnu.ac.uk

 

All applications are to be made in full and online.

 

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and

inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to

continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We

therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be

underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority

backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process.

 

We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to

the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to people@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you

We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or

inclusive recruitment training.

 

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

Interview Date: 27th February 2026

 

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide

proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

 

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to

declare a disability as part of the application process. 

Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£44,746 - £56,535
Hours per week
37
Closing Date
20/02/2026
Ref No
1970

Job Description

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title:  Senior Lecturer in Computing and Digital Apprenticeships

 

College:  Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering

 

Grade: H

Location:  High Wycombe with travel to other campuses as required

 

Responsible to:   Dean / Associate Dean or designee

 

Job Purpose:   

  • Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities
  • Lead and undertake programme curriculum development, professional practice, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity, contributing to the wider work of the College or wider University
  • Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

 

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Research and Knowledge Exchange:

 

  • Conduct effective research and scholarly activity, generate income and align own research with teaching and learning to generate excelled student outcomes

  • Collaborate and engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context

  • Engage in effective doctoral supervision and develop early career research

  • Contribute significantly to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs

  • Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact and student outcomes

  • Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture

  • Undertake collaborative research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers.

  • Significantly contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies

 

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

 

  • Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery, development, and quality

  • Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs

  • Contribute to the development and leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes

  • Make significant contribution to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme planning, design, and development including use of innovative digital technology to enhance learning

  • Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships

  • Regularly engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes

  • Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance and enhances student outcomes

  • Secure external funding for educational projects

 

Leadership and Academic Citizenship:

 

  • Achieve growth by increasing student recruitment

  • Significant participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College using relevant data and metrics

  • Impactful development of others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD

  • Engage with professional bodies, policy-makers, employers and other relevant groups including impactful participation in civic engagement and contribution to our regional community

  • Contribute to knowledge and practice through engaging with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality

  • Lead income generation initiatives

  • Foster a culture of inclusion, making a significant contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

 

Other

 

  • Engage in professional development activities (e.g., CPD, attendance at conferences)

  • Contribute to Open Days, school, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the College

  • Act as a valued commentator or contributor to media

  • Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices

  • Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

 

For roles with line management responsibilities:

  • Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

A = Application     T = Test/Presentation     I = Interview         

 

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

First degree in a relevant field

A

Doctoral level qualification or equivalent relevant professional experience in field

A

Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow by Advance HE or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years

A

Knowledge & Experience

 

Expert knowledge and research in discipline/field

A/I

Track record of delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners achieving excellent student outcomes

A/I

Evidence as an active researcher and delivery of high-quality research and scholarship

A/I

Significant contribution to research active communities

A/I

Proven track record in delivering excellent student/customer experience

A/I

Active contribution to subject association; learning society or professional body

A/I

Experience of generating income or securing external project funding

A/I

Experience of doctoral research supervision, personal tutoring, mentoring or supporting continuing professional development

A/I

Skills

 

Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills*

I

Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools

A/I

Highly effective customer service skills

A/I

Special Requirements

 

A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations and across all University campuses, as required

A/I

A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)

A/I

 

*you will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview

Behavioural INDICATORS

 

The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University.  The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University.  The three key behavioural indicators for this post are:

 

Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine
and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.

 

Achieving results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things

 

Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions.
Identifying opportunities for innovation.

 

 

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