Health Research jobs in Manchester

Department: Academic - as part of our partnership with Oxford Brookes University partnership (OBU)

Location: Manchester (On-Site)

Salary: £51,000

Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Our Vision: Changing lives through education

The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care to join our growing team and create a positive impact on the lives of our students by cultivating the specialist skills and knowledge that will shape their long-term success in the healthcare sector.

Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing:

Craft and shape learning - Design, plan and deliver teaching sessions, digital resources and tailored support to help students understand key topics relating to health and social care. You’ll bring industry expertise and knowledge within a face to face classroom setting, creating high‑quality teaching materials, while maintaining academic rigor and supporting students as they grow in confidence and capability. You will stay connected to the latest developments in your field, both academic and industry-based, ensuring your teaching remains contemporary, relevant, inspiring, and student‑centred.

Track progress with purpose - Provide meaningful feedback on individual and class progress, considering each student's needs, explaining where work fails to meet assessment criteria, suggesting ways to improve and facilitate students’ learning by means of engagement with online resources, research and activities.

Elevate student experience - Document and evaluate teaching and identifying areas for potential improvement to enhance the quality of teaching, learning and overall student experience.

About you:

You are someone who believes deeply in education’s power to transform lives. You are looking to inspire and guide students to success, while taking your own experience to the next level in a rapidly evolving environment.

You will bring:

• A Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable)
• A Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent)
• Previous UK HE lecturing experience and in the wider subject area and extensive knowledge of the subject matter
• Demonstrable experience of supervising student work and providing support and feedback
• A successful track record of teaching adult learners from diverse backgrounds on similar HE programmes
• A high level of reporting skills and ability to maintain thorough student records
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ideally, you will also have:

• Experience of design / development of academic or professional education programmes or equivalent

What we offer:

Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra leave per year of service (up to 5 days) and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days)

Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, wide variety of training courses and support with FHEA application

Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech, Health, Dental and Life Assurance schemes, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more

Discounts, Perks and Employee Assistance: Perks@Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership, eyecare vouchers and much more

Reward for your impact - annual salary increase reviews, annual discretionary bonus, £500 award employee referral scheme

“The highlights of working with my team include the incredible sense of support, empowerment, and camaraderie we share. We uplift and encourage one another, always striving to reach our common goal of ensuring student success. With students at the forefront of everything we do, our collective efforts make a tangible difference in their academic journeys, which creates a truly inspiring work environment.”

– Teza Soe, Curriculum Quality Advisor at GBS

GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.