About University of Westminster
What is the University of Westminster?
The University of Westminster describes itself as "a vibrant learning environment – fostering innovation and creativity inspired by research and informed by practice", with "a track record of research and teaching achievements spanning more than 175 years". Its careers page says it offers "a stimulating and rewarding working environment for all our staff" and lists an Athena Swan Silver Award, a Times Higher Education SDG Impact submission and an EcoCampus Platinum Award. Its benefits page says it is "an accredited Living Wage Foundation organisation", recognising its commitment to "paying employees a wage that meets the cost of living in London". Its recruitment site on 2026-10-09 listed two part-time roles: a Research Associate on an ESRC-funded project and a Graduate Technician in Fashion.
Where will I work?
Its benefits page says "three of our four campuses are based in London's West End with the other based in Harrow", and its postings give the place as Central London or Harrow. It says "Our professional service colleagues are able to take advantage of our commitment to Smart Working where teams have adopted working patterns and principles to support greater flexibility in location supported by technology", and adds "Flexibility may apply to your hours of work, the times that you work and where you work". Its postings say "The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer" and that "Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage", so the arrangement depends on the team.
What is the University of Westminster team like?
Its benefits page says its wellbeing and work-life balance benefits are "inclusive for colleagues of all backgrounds" and that "Our colleague networks have been at the forefront of change-making through our equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives". On development it offers "workshops, short courses, certifications, and apprenticeships in teaching, research, leadership, and technical skills", an annual Professional Development Review and "a coaching culture", with "structured learning, training and tailored pathways for emerging and established managers and leaders". It runs three pension schemes: "The Teachers Pension Scheme (for Teaching colleagues), Local Government Pension Scheme (for Professional Services colleagues) and University Superannuation scheme USS (For existing members only)".
Work-Life Balance
Its benefits page says "You will enjoy a generous annual leave allowance of 35 days per year (pro-rata for part-time colleagues). This is in addition to the statutory bank holidays and University closure days (generally over the Christmas period)." It adds "We operate a notional 35-hour working week with the actual times of attendance to be arranged with your Line Manager". For families, "The University operates a maternity, paternity and adoption leave package which is more favourable than statutory requirements", alongside "shared parental leave, parental leave and time off for dependents leave". Its wellbeing support includes "a free employee assistance programme which provides 24-hour access to confidential support and advice", an Occupational Health service, "One-to-one counselling" and "a free Virtual Medical Care service providing colleagues and their immediate family access to GP consultations".
Perks and Benefits
- 35 days of annual leave plus the statutory bank holidays and University closure days, generally over Christmas
- A notional 35-hour working week, with Smart Working flexibility in hours and location
- Teachers, Local Government or USS pension membership depending on the role
- A maternity, paternity and adoption leave package more favourable than the statutory one, plus shared parental, parental and dependents leave
- A free 24-hour employee assistance programme, Occupational Health, one-to-one counselling and virtual GP consultations
- Free access to the University's gyms and exercise classes
- Workshops, short courses, certifications and apprenticeships, with coaching and mentoring
- A Cyclescheme tax-free bike purchase, with savings of 33-41% off the high street price
- Free regular eye tests for staff who use display screen equipment, a season ticket loan and Give as you earn payroll giving
- Westminster Extra, a platform of benefits, retailer discounts and wellbeing resources