Working for Falmouth

Careers at Falmouth University
There couldn't be a better time to work with us at Falmouth University. For more than a hundred years, we've been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Building on that heritage, we're now harnessing the power of digital technology to ensure we're making an impact in the future economy.
We are passionate about ideas and innovation. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and transdisciplinary working, believing that only together can we deliver the bold thinking that will solve the most complex issues of our time.
Rethinking the shape of Higher Education
At Falmouth we're also rethinking the shape of Higher Education. We're supporting our students to do it for real, working in professional-standard facilities, in partnership with industry and with an entrepreneurial mind-set.
We're proud of our world-class learning, research and knowledge exchange environments. Whether you're seeking an academic, technical or professional services position at Falmouth, you'll be immersed in an inspiring, supportive community that will give you the platform you need to thrive.

Staff benefits
Salary
We offer competitive salaries with an annual incremental salary scheme.
Pension schemes
We provide all new staff with a generous defined contribution pension scheme. It offers a flexible range of tiered matching contribution levels, with a 10% employer contribution on the standard level, and generous ill health and death in service benefits.
Annual leave
We offer all staff a minimum of 28 days annual leave each year in addition to 8 days bank holidays and paid closure days over the Christmas period.
Professional development
Our University has an annual programme of internal training to support staff in their roles, as well as an extensive online library of professional resources to guide staff in their personal and professional development. Each member of staff has an annual personal Performance and Development Review.
Family
We offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible staff. There are nursery facilities at both the Falmouth and Penryn Campuses with discounts for staff.
Wellbeing and support
Free and confidential counselling and support services are available to all staff.
Armed Forces Covenant
Falmouth University commits to uphold the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community, recognising the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
Staff stories

Image: Jennifer Forward-Hayter
Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome
14 April 2025
Jesse Alexander, Course Leader of Photography MA (Online), and Phil Hill, a graduate of the same pro...

World Book Day: Celebrating the latest books created by Falmouth alumni and lecturers
06 March 2025
Whether it be a cosy mystery, an exploration of dark romance, an LGBTQ+ fairytale, or a study on the...

Lecturer in interior architecture releases new book on sustainable renovations
06 March 2025
Jean Whitehead, Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture BA(Hons), has released her latest book, Int...

Senior lecturer documents the photographic history of South Africa in his latest book
05 March 2025
Having visited South Africa to chart the country’s photographic history from colonialism to democr...

Image by Tom Prentice
Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism curates exciting new surf exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall
26 February 2025
Dr Sam Bleakley, an associate lecturer in Sustainable Tourism at Falmouth, and former professional s...

Interior Design tutor Claire Arnott moves her art to a gallery
21 February 2025
Claire Arnott, an Interior Design BA(Hons) (Online) tutor, has taken her love for creating art into ...

Course leader inspires at International Illustration Research Symposium
15 January 2025
Barnaby Lickens-Richards, who leads Falmouth University’s online illustration master’s degree, s...

Falmouth Lecturer leads the Comedy Women in Print judging panel
18 January 2023
Head of Writing and Journalism, Dr Jennifer Young leads the Comedy Women in Print judging panel.

Academic publishes new research on the future of live music events
09 May 2022
As coronavirus rapidly enveloped the world and forced national lockdowns in multiple countries, live...

Mark Jenkin becomes Falmouth’s first Distinguished Professor
16 March 2022
Filmmaker Mark Jenkin has been conferred as a Distinguished Professor of Film Practice at Falmouth U...