Lecturer in Digital Apprenticeships

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.

This exciting role within the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering is for a Lecturer in Digital Apprenticeships to teach on our three-year Digital Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship degree programme. The programme is designed for current or aspiring practitioners in the IT related areas covered by the apprenticeships standard for Digital and Technology Solutions Professional. Within this context, it is designed for professionals who provide technology enabled solutions to internal and/or external customers in a range of areas including software, business and systems analysis, cyber security, data analysis and network infrastructure. We are particularly looking for talented individuals with experience of:

• Front-end web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, front-end frameworks – e.g. React, Angular, Vue).
• Back-end software development (e.g. Java, C++, C#, Python, Node.JS, PHP, SQL, Postman or equivalent).
• Mobile app development, including Progressive Web Apps (e.g. React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin).
• Cloud Computing (AWS or Azure).
• Cyber Security and InfoSec.
• Modern Software Engineering practices (including Agile/Scrum, Test Automation, CI/CD).
• Technical / Digital leadership.

What we offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days).
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs).
• Training & development support opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym.
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Rafid Al-Khannak at rafid.alkhannak@bnu.ac.uk.

All applications are to be made in full and online.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to rafid.alkhannak@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.

Closing Date: 16 October 2025

Interview Date: 24 October 2025

Please note that if you do not have permission to work in the UK, Bucks New University will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for you to take up this position. All non-EU/EAA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid for the duration of the contract in order to be considered for this appointment.

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