Working for Falmouth

Careers at Falmouth University
There couldn't be a better time to work with us at Falmouth University. For more than a hundred years, we've been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Building on that heritage, we're now harnessing the power of digital technology to ensure we're making an impact in the future economy.
We are passionate about ideas and innovation. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and transdisciplinary working, believing that only together can we deliver the bold thinking that will solve the most complex issues of our time.
Rethinking the shape of Higher Education
At Falmouth we're also rethinking the shape of Higher Education. We're supporting our students to do it for real, working in professional-standard facilities, in partnership with industry and with an entrepreneurial mind-set.
We're proud of our world-class learning, research and knowledge exchange environments. Whether you're seeking an academic, technical or professional services position at Falmouth, you'll be immersed in an inspiring, supportive community that will give you the platform you need to thrive.

Staff benefits
Salary
We offer competitive salaries with an annual incremental salary scheme.
Pension schemes
We provide all new staff with a generous defined contribution pension scheme. It offers a flexible range of tiered matching contribution levels, with a 10% employer contribution on the standard level, and generous ill health and death in service benefits.
Annual leave
We offer all staff a minimum of 28 days annual leave each year in addition to 8 days bank holidays and paid closure days over the Christmas period.
Professional development
Our University has an annual programme of internal training to support staff in their roles, as well as an extensive online library of professional resources to guide staff in their personal and professional development. Each member of staff has an annual personal Performance and Development Review.
Family
We offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible staff. There are nursery facilities at both the Falmouth and Penryn Campuses with discounts for staff.
Wellbeing and support
Free and confidential counselling and support services are available to all staff.
Armed Forces Covenant
Falmouth University commits to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community, recognising the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
Staff stories

World premiere success for Falmouth’s Mark Jenkin at Venice
04 September 2025
Critics praise 'Rose of Nevada' for its bold aesthetic and powerful storytelling.

'Hedge, Coxley' by Jesse Alexander, from the series The Nymph and the Shepherd (2017)
Photography Course Leader presents major solo show at Atkinson Gallery
03 September 2025
Showcasing two decades of work, Jesse Alexander presents a body of work that reflects his deep conne...

Finding your voice on Falmouth’s online film and TV course
13 August 2025
For many writers, the dream of completing a full-length screenplay is often pushed aside by the dema...

Game Art lecturer on his time in the industry and the future of games
12 August 2025
With a career that spans iconic titles like Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness and GoldenEye 007, Associ...

George MacKay and Callum Turner on the set of Rose of Nevada. © Ian Kingsnorth
Mark Jenkin’s Rose of Nevada to premiere at the Venice Film Festival
29 July 2025
'Rose of Nevada' will make its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, screening in the Orizzont...

Film & TV course leader on shooting his documentary in Laos
29 July 2025
Armed with a smartphone, gimbal and radio mics, MA Film & Television (Online) course leader Jem Mack...

Photography lecturer showcases work in renowned Royal Academy Summer Exhibition
28 July 2025
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition has been held every year since 1769, marking it as a longstandin...

Natural Innovation: the Falmouth designer reimagining textiles with biomaterials
11 July 2025
Alice Selwood is a multitalented creative. After graduating from Falmouth’s Textile Design BA in 2...

Indie Games lecturer reimagines 17th century France in new game
27 June 2025
Giovanni Rubino, a lecturer on Falmouth’s Indie Game Development MA (Online) course, has extensive...

Image: Jennifer Forward-Hayter
Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome
14 April 2025
Jesse Alexander, Course Leader of Photography MA (Online), and Phil Hill, a graduate of the same pro...