Life at Derby

Find out what it means to work at University of Derby. 

In this section you will find information about our University and what we, and our region, have to offer. This includes information on our staff benefits, living in Derbyshire, and what you can expect once you have been offered a position with us.

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About us

The University of Derby is a modern, innovative education provider that achieved its University status in 1992. We have since become a university of first choice for students who want a caring aspirat...

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Reward and Benefits

As well as competitive salaries, we appreciate the importance of a healthy work/life balance so we offer a benefits package that includes generous holiday entitlements and fantastic retirement provisi...

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Living in Derbyshire

Discover why Derbyshire is a perfect blend of city and country, making the county a great place to live and work.

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Staff Development Opportunities

In this section, you will find information about the various development opportunities we have to offer. This includes information on Academic Pathways and Early Career Pathways.

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New Starter Information

Congratulations on your new role. On this page you will find some useful information to get you started.

The University's Inclusion Tree
Equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

We understand that in order to thrive at work, inclusion engenders a sense of belonging and we recognise that wholeness at work is key to engagement and high performance. Learn more about our commitme...

Contact us

Our office hours are Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 5pm and Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

You can contact us on 01332 593099 or by email at recruitment@derby.ac.uk.

University of ambition

At Derby, we have worked to build a powerful, regional university that addresses the needs of our students, the region and beyond. Recognised by the Times Higher Education as one of the top 250 young universities in the world, our reputation for delivering excellence in research, knowledge exchange and teaching continues to grow.

Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities over the last 10 years.

We have the same ambitions for our people and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you'll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.

Read our latest annual impact report