All Professional Services staff are invited to attend termly meetings.
Fees Group is an advisory group to University Steering Group, which meets four times per year to discuss, agree approaches for and make recommendations.
The Academic Section provide services to students and departments to support the academic provision of our University.
Find out what the Academic Registrar's Office do and how to contact them.
Details of Student Administration and Policy team and our Quality and Development team.
Find out what the Assessment team do and how to contact them.
Find out what the Essex Abroad team do and how to contact them.
The main purpose of our team is to manage the Higher and Degree Apprenticeships and flagship Summer Schools delivered at the university.
Find out what the International Services team do and how to contact them.
The Partnerships team manages the University’s educational partnerships.
The Apprenticeships Hub is the central team responsible for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships at the University of Essex.
Find out what the Safeguarding team do and how to contact them.
The Student Development team provides a focal point for leadership and oversight for initiatives and activities in support of individual student development across the student lifecycle.
Find out what the Student Progress team do and how to contact them.
Our team is based in the Student Services Hub which provides a friendly, welcoming service for student enquiries.
Find out what the Summer Schools and Short Courses Hub do and how to contact them.
The Systems Development Team is two sub-teams: Student Systems and Data, and Timetabling and Room Bookings.
The Postgraduate Research Education Team supports the University's postgraduate research education provision, including Doctoral Training Partnerships and postgraduate research student skills development.
The Quality and Academic Development team's remit includes ensuring the academic quality of courses and regulating the appointment of External Examiners, as well as enabling effective opportunities for students to feedback.
Employability and Careers, Essex Abroad, Student Engagement, Student Support and Talent Development Centre.
The Student Wellbeing and Inclusivity Service provides a professional and proactive guidance service for students to support them to fulfil their potential.
The core focus of the section is to connect the University of Essex with the communities we serve — locally, nationally, and globally.
Advancement consists of three teams – Stakeholder Engagement & Events, Alumni Relations and Philanthropy.
The Communications team handle all external and internal communications to staff, students and the media, as well as the University's websites.
Find out what the Make Happen team do and how to contact them.
The Outreach team work with schools and colleges across Essex, Suffolk and east London to promote fair access and progression to University.
The Admissions Office manages the policy and processing of admission to the University at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
We are responsible for the strategic development and management of the University’s brand identity and IP, across all stakeholder groups.
We take a lead on all recruitment activity overseas, specifically Europe and Americas and we work with our regional offices in other areas.
The Market Intelligence team co-ordinate the University’s market research and insight activities.
The Marketing team are responsible for student recruitment marketing campaigns.
The MSRA Central team co-ordinates administrative processes across the section.
The section’s core focus is attracting prospective students to study at the University of Essex.
We take a lead on all student recruitment activity across the UK.
Our team is responsible for the strategic development and management of the University's use of the website and CRM.
Digital Innovation and Technology Services provides strategic ICT leadership for the University.
Commercial Applications supports the administration of multiple systems which underpin the operational processes of the University.
IT Customer Experience provide support, training and communications to staff, students, alumni and guests about our IT services.
Infrastructure Services are responsible for central IT infrastructure delivery, development, and security.
Software Development Services manage the development of key university systems which underpin the student and learning experience.
The Strategic Projects Office (SPO) lead and inspire change and continuous improvement, managing projects and supporting others to deliver projects.
Central Stores stocks a range of essential and commonly-used products and provides a range of campus services.
The Commercial Properties team supports all areas of University commercial property including the Knowledge Gateway.
The Customer Service team includes support for University core events, projects, compliance and the Estates and Facilities Helpdesk.
Our large team of in-house staff working alongside trusted external suppliers deliver numerous services that range from cleaning and portering to pest control and waste management.
The Sustainability and Grounds section oversees the University's sustainability, energy, transport and grounds activities.
The Estates and Campus Services teams deliver a wide range of services for the University, from catering to sports facilities, from accommodation to grounds maintenance, and from estates management to the luxury hotel, Wivenhoe House.
Accommodation Essex contributes to a safe and supported environment in which students can develop personally and academically.
The Business Support Services team includes the Marketing and Communications team, and the UECS Finance team.
Essex Food manage food and drink outlets at our Colchester Campus ranging from cafes, permanent huts, to the Burrito Bus and larger units such as Canteen, Fusion and Buffalo Joe's.
The Essex Sport team look after a great range of facilities, both indoor and outdoor, at our Colchester Campus.
Event Essex offers modern and flexible conference and meeting spaces, comfortable accommodation and high-quality catering.
Find out about our Maintenance and Capital Development team in our Estates and Campus Services section.
The Post Room team looks after all the University's Colchester Campus postal services.
Find out about the roles and responsibilities of our Patrol and Traffic Officers.
Wivenhoe House is a four-star country house hotel located within Wivenhoe Park at the University’s Colchester Campus.
Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery at our Colchester Campus provides care and education for children from three months to five years of age, all year round.
The Financial Accounting and Capital team is responsible for the University Financial Statements, the University Subsidiary Companies and Capital Expenditure. They also look after the University Bank Accounts, Studentships and Investments.
Details of the income and payment teams and how to contact them,
The Insurance team is responsible for dealing with all insurance matters including artwork, vehicles, buildings, contents, travel and liability.
The Service Accounting team is based within Finance, Planning and Data Insight section but also elsewhere across the University. The team works closely with budget holders to deliver high quality financial management through close business partnering relationships.
The Finance, Planning and Data Insight section is responsible for managing the Universities income and expenditure, ensuring we get value for money in all financial activity and that we comply with all statutory and regulatory requests.
Details of the CPU team how to contact them.
Planning and Data Insight creates, collects and shares information and understanding to help the University achieve its goals.
As an employee for the University of Essex you'll have access to a range of facilities and benefits provided by the library including, access to newspapers, genealogy research, box of broadcasts and fiction books and DVDs
The University has a theatre, gallery and world class art collection.
Contact details and information about our libraries on each campus.
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor is staffed by a small team that provides high-level PA support for members of the University’s senior management team.
The Governance team looks after the University’s corporate governance.
Our People and Culture (HR) section develop and implement policies, procedures and services that support the delivery of the University’s strategic goals.
Staff recruitment - our Resourcing team ensures that we have the right staff with the right skills employed at the University.
The Payroll and Pension team are responsible for ensuring all payroll payments made are accurate and timely.
We provide advice and guidance to staff and managers on a range of enquiries relating to their employment at the University.
The Organisational Development team enhances the structures, systems, processes and experiences for staff and students to deliver the University strategic aims.
The Health and Safety team provides technical advice, training, and support, to help you and the University meet legal requirements and provide a safe working environment.
Occupational Health actively promotes and maintains good health in the University workplace as well as providing support when health issues occur.
HR Business Partners provide strategic and operational advice to our faculties, Professional Services and our subsidiary companies in relation to strategic projects and business plans.
The Information Management team responds to the University’s statutory returns.
The use of a particular technology can also have a truly transformational effect on the learning experience - at Essex we aspire to do this whenever possible.
The Business Engagement team helps academics and researchers collaborate with external organisations to apply research to real-world challenges.
The Essex Startups team supports students and graduates who are interested in starting their own business and want to discuss, develop, test and launch their ideas.
We provide advice and support to our University's academic community.
Our Knowledge Exchange Managers can help you develop relationships with external organisations.
The Research Development team can provide support in a number of areas relating to funding and development.
The Research Impact team can provide support in a number of areas relating to impact.
Our Post-Award Team provide administrative support throughout the life of your research grant.
If you're applying for external research, knowledge exchange, scholarly or pedagogical grants then your application must be costed, checked and authorised by our Pre-Award Team.