Working for Falmouth

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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.

Falmouth University Staff Induction with Professor Emma Hunt (2022)

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 innovation 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.

Exterior of Falmouth campus design building.

Staff benefits

Salary and bonuses

We offer competitive salaries with an annual incremental salary scheme. Exceptional performance is rewarded through non-contractual bonuses and our annual Staff Excellence Awards

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.

Campus facilities

Staff and students enjoy working in professional standard environments which include state-of-the-art studios, workshops, computer suites and our two libraries.

Explore our facilities

Exterior of the sports centre building on Penryn campus

Living in Cornwall

Cornwall offers a lifestyle a little beyond the ordinary. Its stunning coastline, picturesque villages and unique community has inspired countless innovators throughout Cornwall's history – and will continue to inspire hundreds more.

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