Every role shapes a future, including yours

At NCUK, we’re passionate about creating opportunities through education. We are a specialist international education organisation creating trusted routes into higher education. Our model enables students to study locally and progress to universities globally. With a remote-first approach and teams based across the UK, China, Malaysia and South Africa, NCUK offers the chance to be part of a collaborative, global organisation with a clear purpose.

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Why work at NCUK?

Working at NCUK means joining a team where your contribution is visible and your work has a clear connection to student outcomes.

Every role plays a part. Whether you work in partnerships, programmes, admissions, marketing, finance, operations, technology or people, your work helps students access the qualifications, support and progression routes they need to reach university.

We are a small, specialist organisation with an international outlook, a strong partner network and a shared commitment to quality.

What we offer

We believe in recognising our people and creating an environment where colleagues can do their best work.

Flexibility and time off
  • Remote-first working
  • Flexitime Monday to Friday
  • 35 days’ holiday, including local bank holidays
  • Discretionary end-of-year shutdown between Christmas and New Year
Health and wellbeing
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support and advice
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Healthcare coverage options
  • Wellbeing support and resources
Reward and recognition
  • Competitive salaries
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • Perkbox membership, including discounts and cashback
  • Regular salary review process
Learning and development
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to an online Learning Management System
  • Internal learning and development conversations
  • Support for external training where relevant
Team and culture
  • Regular in-person social events tailored to each region
  • Opportunities to connect with colleagues across our global team
  • A collaborative culture focused on shared goals and student impact

How we work

NCUK is a remote-first organisation. We trust colleagues to work where they are most productive, while creating regular opportunities to connect, collaborate and build relationships.

Our teams stay connected through regular check-ins, shared priorities, company updates and in-person moments across our regions.

Our values

Our values guide how we work with each other, our Study Centres, university partners and students.

Agile – We adapt quickly, think creatively and keep improving.

Bold – We take confident steps and work towards ambitious outcomes.

Committed – We care about quality, service and the experience we deliver.

Connected – We build strong relationships across teams, countries and partners.

Driven – We stay focused on our goals and the impact of our work.

Experts – We use our knowledge and experience to deliver trusted results.

Inclusion and belonging

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Diversity makes us stronger as a team and helps us better support the international students, partners and communities we work with.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help.

How We Hire

Our hiring process is designed to be clear, fair and inclusive. We’ll keep you informed at every stage and can make reasonable adjustments to support your application.

1. Apply

Submit your application online and tell us why you’d be a great fit for the role.

2. Review

We’ll carefully review your application against the role requirements.

3. Introductory Call

A short conversation to learn more about your experience and answer any initial questions.

4. Interview

Meet the hiring team to discuss your skills, experience and suitability for the role.

5. Offer

If successful, we’ll make an offer and guide you through the next steps.

Some roles may also include a task or presentation. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Current vacancies

We achieve big things by hiring exceptional people who want to make a real impact. Explore our current vacancies below:

NCUK Vacancies

Click here to discover roles within our organisation.

Get in Touch

Have a question about a role? Contact our HR department at vacancies@ncuk.ac.uk, and we’ll be happy to help.

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