Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology

Holland & Barrett; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Hartpury is seeking a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology to lead their BSc programme launching in 2026. The role involves ensuring excellent student experiences, contributing to research and knowledge exchange, and working collaboratively within the department. A PhD in Psychology and teaching experience in higher education are required.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

Flexible working opportunities

Support for continuous professional development

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting research projects with impactful outputs in cognitive and biological psychology.
• Ability to teach research methods would be advantageous.
• Higher education teaching qualification or commitment to complete one within a year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BSc (Hons) Psychology programme due to launch in September 2026.
• Ensure continuous improvement of the student experience and relations with professional bodies.
• Contribute to Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) activities.

Skills

Teaching experience in cognitive and biological psychology

Research methodology

Practical work in psychology labs

Education

PhD in Psychology

Undergraduate degree in Psychology

Higher education teaching qualification (FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent)

Job description

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology

Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Cognitive and Biological Psychology

£36,047 - £40,548 per annum (Lecturer salary band)

£41,757 - £52,851 per annum (Senior Lecturer salary band)

A minimum of 37 hours per week

Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with expertise in cognitive and biological Psychology to programme lead the BSc (Hons) Psychology due to be launched in September 2026. You will have the opportunity to support the success and future growth of the psychology provision, including the development and validation of postgraduate provisions.

Alongside this, the individual will:

• Aspire to ensure the continuous improvement of the student experience, teaching and learning excellence, and have a relationship with the relevant professional bodies to support curriculum endorsement and accreditation (British Psychological Society).
• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and experience within cognitive and biological psychology.
• Contribute to Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) activities, including potential income generation, to support institutional output and impact plans and ensure the development of a research-informed curriculum.

Hartpury University values student experience and outcomes, as such the successful applicant should be able to positively evidence this within their application.

About You

• You will have experience of teaching and supervising student research projects in higher education in the BPS core areas of cognitive and biological psychology. The ability to teach research methods would also be advantageous.
• You will have experience of conducting practical work in psychology labs, notably within cognitive and biological psychology.
• You will hold an undergraduate degree in psychology and have Graduate Basis for Chartered membership.
• You will hold a PhD in Psychology and will be HCPC registered as a practitioner psychologist.
• You will have a higher education teaching qualification or professional recognition (e.g. FHEA/SFHEA or equivalent) or a commitment to complete one within one year.
• As an active researcher you will have experience of conducting applied research projects that lead to impactful outputs in cognitive and biological psychology.
• You will build private and public sector networks and work collaboratively to enhance the reputation of Hartpury University in higher education and occupational circles.
• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

About Us

With over 2600 students studying undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees, Hartpury presents a unique environment designed to support an outstanding student experience. We offer industry relevant provision, supported by staff with strong professional links and experiences of diverse research and knowledge exchange activities. This is underpinned by access to specialist resources which we fully utilise to enhance learning and support the employability of our graduates. We truly value student experience at Hartpury.

Hartpury’s 2030 strategic focus is on continuing to build a reputation for excellence across our academic provision and associated RKE activities. We have recently undergone a restructure which has created two schools, each housing separate departments. Whilst priorities vary, there is full alignment with the 2030 strategy across all areas. The Department of Applied Sport and Psychology is home to our well-established sports coaching, sports education, sport performance curriculum and in September 2026 we will be launching a brand-new provision in psychology, with a BSc (Hons) psychology and BSc (Hons) Psychology with sport and exercise perspectives.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 th January 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 19 th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.