About Goldsmiths, University of London
What is Goldsmiths, University of London?
Goldsmiths is a university on a "single-site campus in the heart of South East London", in New Cross, and part of the University of London. Its history page says "The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths acquired the school and reopened it in 1891 as The Goldsmiths' Company's Technical and Recreative Institute", and that "In 1904 the College became part of the prestigious University of London". Its teaching spans "the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, law, teaching, social work and business management", and its research draws on topics such as environmental sustainability, population change and AI.
Where will I work?
Roles are based at the New Cross campus (the board's location is "New Cross Gate", and the HR address is Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, London SE14 6NW). The Registry Operations Coordinator job description reads "Location: New Cross, London (hybrid, 2 days on campus)" and "Hours: 35 per week (Full time)", and the board's benefits page lists "Hybrid working patterns". The site says "We are open to considering request for flexible working patterns from job applicants". The postings call it "Working in Zone 2, with fantastic transport links and interest free travel to work loans". On 2026-10-19 the board listed five postings: two Registry roles and three Campus Safety and Security posts, whose department "Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year" runs day and night shifts.
What is the Goldsmiths team like?
Goldsmiths describes itself as "a true learning organisation" and runs six staff networks, covering race equality, LGBTQ+, gender, disability, menopause, and parenting and caring responsibilities. The Staff Wellbeing Programme offers weekly activities including creative writing, functional fitness, journaling, pilates, a staff choir, staff football and yoga, which "may be offered online, hybrid or in person". Coaching and mentoring are "a part of all line managers' roles", with a network of accredited internal and external coaches for staff who would benefit from an independent coach. The Registry Operations team leads the processes that "support the student lifecycle, including enrolment, extenuating circumstances, assessment and exams, results, student enquiries, appeals", and a coordinator is expected to gain "experience across various teams and projects".
Work-Life Balance
Annual leave sits "on top of College closure dates (public holidays in England and two extra days at Easter, four at Christmas)". Grades 1-5 get 22 days of annual leave with under five years of service and 27 days from five years; grade 6 and above get 28 days on appointment. The postings put the floor in one line: "22 days' annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays", which with England's eight public holidays is 36 days at the entry grades and 42 days from grade 6. All staff can also "request three days of leave each year to volunteer", the Civic Days scheme. The Registry job description read gives 35 hours a week for a full-time role, and the University welcomes flexible working requests and lists hybrid working patterns, with 2 days on campus in that one job description.
Perks and Benefits
Pensions are defined benefit: the Universities Superannuation Scheme for grade 6 and above and the London Pensions Fund Authority for grades 1-5. The postings list "Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave and pay", with enhanced maternity pay after a qualifying period, plus "Contractual sick pay provision". The Staff Assistance Programme gives staff and their immediate families a free confidential helpline "24 hours per day, 365 days per year" with face-to-face counselling, and an occupational health service runs in partnership with Cordell Health. Other listed benefits are free eye tests and flu vaccinations, a cycle to work scheme, on-site dining and access to University of London facilities such as Senate House Library.