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About King’s
King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff
are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning, in the service of society. We are a multifaculty institution, providing high-quality teaching, research and innovation across the sciences,
humanities, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. As a member of the Russell Group, an
association of leading UK research-intensive universities, we are committed to maintaining the
highest standards in research and education. King's is the largest centre for the education of
healthcare professionals in Europe, and is home to five Medical Research Council Centres spread
across its three teaching hospitals.
King's is one of the top 20 universities in the world (2014/15 QS World University Rankings). We are
the fourth oldest university in England and based in the heart of London, King's has more than
26,000 students from nearly 140 countries, and more than 7,000 employees.
The UK higher education funding bodies allocate about £2 billion per year of research funding to UK
universities, based on the quality and volume of each university’s research. As well as informing
funding allocations, the REF provides accountability for public investment in research, demonstrates
its benefits, and provides important reputational yardsticks and benchmarking information about the
research performance of UK universities. The results of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework
(REF) have confirmed King’s College London as a world-leading research university.
Top ten nationally for research ‘power’ and ‘quality’
King’s has risen to 6th position* nationally in the ‘power’ ranking – up from 11th in the Research
Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008. ‘Power’ takes into account both the quality and the quantity of
research activity. King’s has also risen to 7th position* for quality – up from 22nd in 2008. 84 per
cent of our research has been deemed 3* and 4* (up from 61 per cent in RAE 2008), meaning that it is
regarded as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. The proportion of the university’s overall
submission classified as 4* has risen from 19 per cent in 2008 to 39 per cent in REF 2014. King’s
submitted 1,369 staff compared with 1,172 in RAE 2008, which represents an increase of 14 percent.
80 per cent of eligible staff were submitted to REF 2014 compared with 79 per cent last time.
Higher education sector comparisons
In terms of comparison across the sector, King’s has had some outstanding successes notably:
• Law is 1st in the country for quality of research and 7th for power (up from 19th and 14th
respectively);
• Education is 2nd for quality and 4th for power;
• Clinical Medicine is 3rd for quality;
• General Engineering (Imaging Sciences) is 5th for quality and submitted twice the number of
staff compared with 2008;
• Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience is 2nd in the country for power and achieved 100
percent 4* ranking for research ‘environment’;
• Politics and International Studies is 1st for power*;
• History is 5th for quality and 7th for power;
• Philosophy is 3rd for quality and 3rd for power;
• Communication, Cultural and Media Studies (Culture, Media and Creative Industries and
Digital Humanities) are 1st for power and 8th for quality and scored 100% at 4* for research
‘environment’.
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Based on proportions of research at 3* and 4*, 19 of our 27 submissions rank in the top quartile
nationally. Outstanding performances include: General Engineering (Imaging Sciences) with a total
of 99 per cent, putting us in first position nationally in terms of proportion of submissions ranked at
4*/3*; Clinical Medicine with 93 percent, also in first position nationally in terms of proportion of
submissions ranked at 4*/3*; and the three submissions to Subjects Allied to Medicine (Dentistry;
Nursing & Midwifery and Palliative Care; and Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences and Women’s Health),
which also achieved scores in the 90s.
Research outputs
For research outputs, 15 of 27 Units of Assessment have achieved an upper quartile ranking based on
3* and 4* classifications. Particularly strong performances have been seen for General Engineering
(Imaging Sciences), Clinical Medicine, Dentistry and Mathematics.
Impact
The ‘impact’ of research was introduced as a new metric in the REF and represents 20 percent of the
overall submission. Eighteen of King’s 27 submissions have upper quartile status based on 3* and 4*
quality ratings. In particular the areas of Education; Culture, Media and Creative Industries/Digital
Humanities; Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care; Public Health; General Engineering and Law
scored highly for impact. Furthermore, measured against other multi-disciplinary universities, rather
than specialist higher education institutions, King’s is ranked 4th in the country for research impact.
*Times Higher Education REF rankings
University fundraising: World questions|King’s answers
Our fundraising campaign World questions|King’s answers was launched publicly in 2010 with a goal
to raise £500 million by 2015 and to answer urgent global questions focusing on cancer, children’s
health, neuroscience, mental health, understanding shifts in global power and supporting the next
generation of global leaders.
In June 2014 we announced that we had reached our target 18 months early and committed to raise
another £100 million by the end of the campaign. The campaign is the largest UK higher education
fundraising campaign other than Cambridge and Oxford. For more information, please visit the
campaign website: www.kcl.ac.uk/kingsanswers
King’s Health Partners
King’s Health Partners is one of the UK’s five Academic Health
Sciences Centres. It brings together a world leading research led
university (King’s College London) and three successful NHS
Foundation Trusts (Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College
Hospital and South London and Maudsley).
Our aim is to create a centre where world-class research, teaching and clinical practice are brought
together for the benefit of patients. We want to make sure that the lessons from research are used
more swiftly, effectively and systematically to improve healthcare services for people with physical
and mental health care problems. This integrated organisation serves more than 1.5 million patients
every year, has approximately 25,000 employees and has a combined annual turnover of £2
billion. For more information, visit: www.kingshealthpartners.org
Hospital fundraising: together we can…
together we can... is the fundraising partnership for Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College
Hospital, South London and Maudsley, with academic partner King’s College London. For more
information, visit www.togetherwecan.org.uk.
The Faculty
The Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy is committed to advancing social science scholarship to
help tackle some of the most important social, political and ethical issues of our time. Established in
2001 to bring together a number of departments which were judged to be largely social science, the
Faculty is one of the largest groups in any UK university to focus on policy-oriented, multidisciplinary
social science research. Since 2001 the Faculty has grown rapidly, increasing significantly its research
income and successfully launching a number of interdisciplinary initiatives, including several that
cross faculty boundaries. The Faculty eschews traditional disciplinary silos: our ten constituent
departments all comprise academic staff organised in problem-based research groups and
accustomed to working on interdisciplinary projects within and across departments and faculties
drawing together and applying insights from leading-edge research on a variety of issues and from a
wide range of perspectives. Our excellence is consistently recognised in national and international
league tables and research awards, and in the appointment of staff to influential positions within their
wider international scholarly communities, e.g. as editors of some of the major social science journals
and members of Research Council review panels.
The variety of disciplines represented amongst the Faculty's staff goes well beyond the social sciences into the
physical sciences and humanities, which provides close links with colleagues in fields such as Humanities, the
Life Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery and Physical Sciences & Engineering. The policy-orientation that
characterises so much of our work is associated with significant government contracts and close working
relationships with many departments in Whitehall and with government agencies elsewhere as well as NonGovernmental Organisations nationally and internationally. Public policy interests within the Faculty are local,
national and international in their emphasis and the Faculty is home to an interdisciplinary Public Policy
programme.
As part of our longstanding commitment to influential, policy relevant scholarship the Faculty
maintains close and productive links with key national and international policy, practitioner and
activist communities. The Faculty’s London-based departments are on the Waterloo and Strand
campuses of the university, both of which are in the heart of London with easy access to the policy
community and the cultural and intellectual heart of the city. The Faculty’s Defence Studies
Department is based in Shrivenham, Wiltshire. The Faculty comprises the following departments:
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Defence Studies
Education & Professional Studies
Geography
The School of Global Affairs
Institute of Contemporary British History
The Policy Institute @ King’s
School of Management and Business
Political Economy
Social Science, Health & Medicine
War Studies
The Faculty has gross revenues from all sources of £64 million and a net annual Faculty surplus of
£5.5 million. It has approximately 300 FTE (full time equivalent HEFCE funded) academic staff and a
professional services staff of around 70 FTE. In 2014/15, there are approximately 4,350 students
registered on programmes in the Faculty, of whom 2,300 FTE are undergraduate, 1,650 FTE
postgraduate taught and 400 FTE postgraduate research. Around 30% of the registered student
population are international students from outside the EU. Annual research income is approximately
£13 million, with the majority of funding coming from research councils, UK government and
charities.
School of Security Studies
In Summer 2016, King’s will create a new School of Security Studies, encompassing the Department
of War Studies (DWS) and the Defence Studies Department (DSD). With around 115 full-time faculty
and well over 300 doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers, the new school will comprise the
largest multi-disciplinary group of scholars in the world dedicated to the empirical and theoretical
study of security in both the contemporary and historical realms. It will maintain King’s position
as the global leader for university education, research and impact in security studies. The School of
Security Studies will harness the depth and breath of expertise across War Studies and Defence
Studies to produce world-leading research in security studies that develops new empirical knowledge,
employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues. It will also act as a focal point for
academics across King’s engaged in security-related research.
The Department of War Studies
Teaching in the Department of War Studies
War Studies is a multi-disciplinary department devoted to the study of all aspects of war and conflict
and the broad remit of international relations. The department has a global reputation for excellence
in teaching and research; it offers wide-ranging and intellectually stimulating degree programmes.
The Department offers the BA War Studies degree, the BA International Relations degree as well as
two joint BA programmes – one with the Department of History & one with the Department of
Philosophy; 11 campus taught MAs; 3 War Studies Online MA programmes and the MPhil/PhD
programme. Each year the department hosts Junior Year Abroad students from the USA; as well as a
number of exchange students under the Erasmus scheme. Currently the department has over 500
undergraduate students, 500 MA students and 200 postgraduate research students. The Department
currently employs over 80 staff engaged in a diverse range of activity.
Research in the Department of War Studies
The Department of War Studies (DWS) is the largest and most successful European university group
of scholars focused on research relating to all aspects of war, peace, security and international
relations past, present and future. The Department actively supports the King's College London
mission to carry out research and the generation of new knowledge in the service of society - its
academic staff advise governments, serve on commissions and public bodies, are seconded to national
and international organisations and work with the public and voluntary sectors and industry to help
ensure that the expertise developed within the Department is transferred to the wider community.
The Department houses 20 Research Groups, Centres and Units. Each group is made up of academic
staff and PGR students from within the DWS as well as academics and professionals from external
institutions.
Collaboration with leading institutions
The Department of War Studies has an excellent working relationship with a number of leading
establishments in the field of security, defence and international relations. These include: Ministry of
Defence,, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Home Office , Chatham House, International Institute
of Strategic Studies, Royal United Services Institute, Royal College of Defence Studies, Joint Services
Command and Staff College , Air Power Studies Division at the Royal Air Force College, The
MacArthur Foundation, Chicago. We seek to develop these collaborations and expand to new areas.
The Post
The Department of War Studies seeks to recruit a Lecturer in International Relations (Diplomacy and
Foreign Policy) to contribute to the teaching of this field, to design and develop modules, to
contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of degree programmes in the Department, and
to build our research profile in this area.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates from any area within International
Relations who are able to contribute towards the teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
on diplomacy and on foreign policy, as well as International Relations in general. The successful
candidate will need to demonstrate teaching experience and have a completed PhD in a relevant field,
and have demonstrated the potential to publish outstanding research. The person appointed will be
expected to carry out his or her share of administrative duties within the Department.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Joe Maiolo, Deputy Head of Department (Research) at
joe.maiolo@kcl.ac.uk or Professor Theo Farrell, Head of the Department of War Studies at
theo.farrell@kcl.ac.uk
This post is based in the King’s building of the Strand campus.
Job description
Post title
Lecturer in International Relations (Diplomacy & Foreign Policy)
Department/Division/Directorate
Department of War Studies
Grade
6
Responsible for
n/a
Responsible to
Head of Department
Role purpose
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To take a role in the planning, organisation and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes
To undertake high-quality research in the subject area, to publish the findings in highly-rated
internationally recognised journals, and to participate in the major internationally recognised
academic networks
To carry out administration as requested by the Head of Department
Sustain high-quality research activity through a portfolio of individual and/or joint research
projects and to secure the funding required for this research as requireed.
Supervise postgraduate research students and/or research staff.
Attend meetings and conferences to present research findings and thereby enhance the
national and international standing of the Department.
Take responsibility for the planning, organisation and delivery of both undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching activities within the Department.
Develop and use a variety of methods to assess student learning and provide feedback that is
timely, relevant and appropriate.
Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Head of Department.
Role outline
Key responsibilities and objectives of the job.
 To take a role in the planning, organisation and delivery of teaching activities within the
Department in accordance with established departmental practice
 Contribute to the ongoing development and design of the curriculum, in a manner that supports a
research-led approach to student learning
 Act as personal tutor to students as agreed with the Head of Department and assist with difficulties,
e.g. learning support problems
 Participate fully in assessment and examination processes as appropriate using a variety of methods
and techniques and provide effective, timely and appropriate feedback to students to support their
learning
 Engage in professional development as appropriate
 Accept academic responsibility within the Department and School, involving departmental
administrative responsibilities in respect of student services, student recruitment and advice as well
as participating in aspects of School governance on School committees
 Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be requested by the Head of Department
Decision making, planning & problem solving:
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Identify programme development needs and propose how these should be achieved
Design, deliver and assess modules through conventional means and through e-learning
Collaborate with colleagues on implementation of assessment procedures
Advise on strategic issues such as student recruitment and marketing
Contribute to accreditation and quality control processes
Ensure student needs and expectations are met
Manage projects relating to own area of research
Take responsibility for administrative duties such as admissions, recruitment, examinations,
attendance, etc
Communication & networking:
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Communicate conceptual and complex ideas to a variety of audiences using appropriate media
and methods
Lead and develop internal networks
Communicate with students through the e-learning platform
Disseminate conceptual and complex ideas to a wide variety of audiences using appropriate
media and methods to promote understanding
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Provide specialist or professional advice to students
Independently provide advice and deal with queries of a specialist nature, interpret student
requirements
Give support to colleagues in dealing with queries and monitoring service objectives an
standards
Analysis & research:
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Extend, transform and apply knowledge required from scholarship to teaching, research and
appropriate external activities
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Determine relevant research objectives and prepare research proposals
Contribute to the development of research strategies
Team work, teaching & learning support:
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Act as a responsible team member, leading where agreed, and developing productive working
relationship with others
Collaborate with colleagues to identify and respond to student needs both on campus and in
the e-learning environment
Design teaching material and deliver across a range of modules within subject area
Use appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods
Supervise student projects
Contribute to the planning, design and development of objectives and material
Identify areas of current provision in need of revision or improvement
Set, mark and assess work and examinations and provide feedback to students
Specific Aspects - indicate frequency D (daily), W (weekly), M (monthly) where applicable:
Intensive Display Screen Equipment work
(eg. data entry or digital microscopy):
D
Direct patient contact involving exposure prone
procedures (EPP):
Heavy manual handling:
Direct patient contact, no EPP
Highly repetitive tasks (eg. pipetting or reshelving books):
Work with patient specimens (eg. blood or tissue
samples):
Shift work, night work or call-out duties:
Work with GM organisms or biological agents
that may pose a hazard to human health:
Work involving risk of exposure to
environmental or human pathogens (eg. in
waste streams or soils):
Hazards which require health surveillance eg.
respiratory sensitisers (allergens, substances with
risk phrase R42, wood dust etc) or loud noise:
Driving vehicles on College business:
Food handling or preparation:
Work at height (eg. ladders, scaffolds etc)
Work in confined spaces (eg. sump rooms, etc)
Organisational chart
Dean—Head of School of Security Studies - Head of Department—Lecturer
Additional Requirements
 All employees are expected to adhere to King’s policies and procedures which are published on the
HR webpages.
 Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake
work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
 This post may be required to work irregular hours in accordance with the needs of the role.
 For Arts & Sciences only (delete if not applicable) You will be expected to teach and/or assist, as
appropriate, using both traditional and innovative methods in such areas as eLearning, short
courses, blended learning, summer courses, distance learning, multi-media learning, this list is not
exhaustive but to give an indication of the type of areas currently offered.
Occupational Health Clearance
As part of our pre employment checks the successful applicant will be sent a ‘Health and Capability
Declaration Form’ and if they declare that they do have a health condition or disability that may
require accommodation measures so that they are able to carry out their work comfortably and
efficiently, they will be sent an Occupational Health Questionnaire to determine whether any
reasonable accommodation measures are required for the candidate to take up the post.
Please note
This job description reflects the core activities of the role and as the university and the post-holder
develop there will inevitably be changes in the emphasis of duties. It is expected that the post-holder
recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work and be willing to participate in training.
If changes to the job become significant, the job description should be reviewed formally by the postholder and line manager. The Human Resources department should then be consulted as to the
implications of the proposed changes.
Confidentiality
In the course of your work you may have access to personal or confidential information which must
not be disclosed or made available to any other person unless in the performance of your duties or
with specific permission from your Dean of Faculty/ Division /Department. (In particular if your
work involves the handling of clinical samples and/or patient data, NHS policies for the maintenance
of security and confidentiality of NHS systems and data must be observed). Breaches in
confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
No Smoking Policy
King’s College London is committed to maintaining a healthy environment for staff, students and
visitors. Therefore, please note that smoking is not permitted in any of the university buildings or in
university vehicles. Smoking is also not permitted immediately outside the entrances to university
buildings or near to windows and air intake units. Staff working at associated NHS trust sites or other
premises should adhere to whatever policy is in place at these locations. NB. This information is
provided as guidance only, and does not form part of the employment contract.
Person Specification
Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
Applications are welcomed from international candidates. The recruitment of this post meets Home
Office advertising requirements that qualify the role for sponsorship under Tier 2. Consequently, if
required, the university could potentially sponsor the successful candidate in applying for a visa
under Tier 2 of the points based immigration system, providing all other requirements are met.
Information on Tier 2 sponsorship can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website:
https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-general/overview
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Education / qualification and training
Appropriate list of relevant publications
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Evidence of world-class research capacity
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PhD in relevant subject area
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Experience in developing research projects
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Knowledge/skills
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Good organisation skills
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Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students
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Research Experience
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Experience of carrying out academic administration
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Engagement in professional organisations (conference papers,
workshops, memberships)
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Experience of being innovative in teaching and curriculum design
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Experience
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Temperament suitable to teaching and research
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Ability to work in a team
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Desire to promote the subject at all levels
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Willingness to contribute to the pastoral care of students
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Willingness to collaborate with colleagues on the course
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Summary of Terms and Conditions of Service
This appointment is made under the King’s College London Terms and Conditions of Service for
Academic staff, a copy of which is available from the Recruitment Team upon request.
Period of Appointment:
Indefinite Contract
Salary:
£32,600- £38,896 per annum plus £2,323 London Weighting Allowance per annum
Probation:
Three years
Annual Leave:
27 working days per annum pro rata (please note the annual leave year runs from JanuaryDecember) bank holidays and customary closure days in are in addition to the annual leave
entitlement. Staff receive four additional customary closure days in December. Notification as to how
these days are taken is circulated at the start of the academic year.
Superannuation
This appointment is superannuable under the the USS pension scheme. In accordance with recent
legislation, we automatically enrol our staff in a pension scheme if they meet certain age and earning
criteria. This is known as auto-enrolment. The university collects pension contributions via a salary
sacrifice method called PensionsPlus. These deductions are made before the calculation of tax and
national insurance is calculated; therefore reducing the amount you pay.
Staff already superannuated under the NHS Superannuation Scheme may opt to remain in that
scheme provided an application to do so is received by the NHS scheme trustees within three months
of appointment to King’s College London. Please note that NHS Superannuation Scheme: Medical
Schools are classed as “Direction Employers” and some benefits of the NHS Scheme are not available
to Direction members.
Alternatively staff may opt to take out a personal pension. Please note that the university does not
provide an employer's contribution towards a private pension plan.
Training and Education:
King’s College London recognises the importance of training in achieving its objective of pursuing
excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice through the activities of its staff. We are
committed to providing training for all members of staff so that they can perform their jobs effectively
and offering them opportunities for further development. Most training and development will occur
"on the job" and formal training opportunities are also available within King’s College London
associated hospitals trusts and through other external organisations.
Staff Benefits:
King’s College London offers a wide range of staff benefits. For the full comprehensive list of staff
benefits please refer to our website: Staff Benefits
Equal opportunities:
King’s College London recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of
diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths. The following principles apply in
respect of the university’s commitment to equality and diversity:
 To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
 To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential
community;
 To ensure that all university members and prospective members are treated solely on the basis of
their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or
unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity,
race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, trans status, socio-economic status or any other
irrelevant distinction;
 To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from
prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation;
 To foster good relations between individuals from different groups and tackle prejudice and
promote understanding.
King’s has been a member of the Athena SWAN Charter since 2007 and gained its Bronze
institutional award in 2008. Our award was successfully renewed in September 2013 for a further
three years. The Athena SWAN agenda forms part of a wider suite of diversity and inclusion work
streams. Working with the Charter is helping King’s to identify best practice for the working
environment of all staff working in science disciplines.
Applying for the Post:
At the bottom of the HireWire advert you will be directed to download and complete the required
application form. Please then upload your application form via your profile into the HireWire system.
We will not accept Curriculum Vitae in isolation and you must complete the required application
form for your application to be considered.
Applicants with disabilities:
King’s College London is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore
encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the
post. If you have special needs in relation to your application please contact the Recruitment
Coordinator responsible for the administration of the post on recruitmentteam14@kcl.ac.uk.
Response and Feedback
Unfortunately we are not able to provide feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted for the role.
We are only able to provide feedback to interviewed candidates upon request. We would like to assure
you, however, that every application we receive is considered in detail and a shortlist only drawn up
after careful reference to a detailed person specification.
If therefore, your application is not successful, we hope that you will not be discouraged and will still
apply for other suitable vacancies at King’s College London as and when they are advertised.