Higher Education Recruitment

Helping universities find the right people for every role

The UK’s university sector is one of the most respected and well-known in the world — rich in heritage, diversity and academic excellence. But in today’s competitive, student-driven market, institutions face increasing pressure to deliver more than just great teaching.

With higher tuition fees and rising expectations from both UK and international students, universities are now expected to provide a top-tier student experience — from seamless digital platforms to well-run estates and responsive student support.

That’s where we come in.

Your trusted recruitment partner

We’ve built long-standing partnerships with universities across the UK, helping them recruit the skilled professionals they need to support learning, research, and operational excellence.

Whether you're hiring for academic roles, estates and facilities, student services or IT and digital transformation — we know the higher education environment and understand how important it is to get the right people in place.

We offer recruitment on a permanent, contract, and fixed-term basis and are proud to be part of a number of trusted government frameworks.

Areas we recruit for in higher education

We work across the full university landscape, supplying experienced professionals in areas including:

Academic & Curriculum
  • Lecturers (full-time, part-time, ad hoc)
  • Faculty directors
  • Heads of department
  • Curriculum managers
  • Learning support staff
IT, Digital & Technology
  • Student systems (SITS, Banner, Unit-E, PeopleSoft)
  • Virtual learning platforms (Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas)
  • Infrastructure & support (1st–3rd line, cloud, networking)
  • Developers and web professionals
  • Cyber security and testing
  • ERP and CRM systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Salesforce)
  • Senior tech roles (IT Directors, Project Managers, Business Analysts)
Professional Services
  • HR, finance, marketing, and procurement
  • MIS, data and funding experts
  • Apprenticeship and work-based learning teams
  • Interim specialists for leadership and transformation

 

Student Experience & Support
  • Student services staff
  • Career advisers
  • SLDD (students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities) support
  • Library and learning resources
  • Admissions and enrolment teams

Technology in Higher Education

Technology is now a key pillar of student experience and institutional success. Universities are expected to offer seamless, high-quality digital services — from Wi-Fi in student accommodation to high-performance computing in research departments.

As the demand grows for innovative digital infrastructure, secure systems, and scalable platforms, so does the need for talented professionals to deliver it.

Morgan Hunt is a trusted partner for higher education institutions across the UK. We provide access to experienced IT professionals who can support:

  • Digital infrastructure upgrades
  • Cloud migrations and cyber security
  • Student and staff system integrations
  • Research computing and specialist academic platforms

We’ve built a dedicated team who understand the pace and complexity of technology within higher education. From rapid transformation projects to long-term planning, we help universities deliver outcomes on time, on budget, and to a high standard.

We’re also a member of key government frameworks — giving you peace of mind when it comes to compliance, procurement and value for money.

Your Higher Education Recruitment Team

Jack Francey
Matt Kieran
Fraser Lang
Megan McAvoy
Roddy McCallum
Camryn Anderson
Erinne Bird MacKellar