Reader in Finance and/or Accounting

The University of Westminster; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution is seeking a Reader for the School of Finance and Accounting. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving the research profile and reputation of the College. Applicants must hold a PhD and demonstrate strong research leadership and mentoring skills. This full-time, permanent role is based at the Marylebone campus, and aims to create a supportive and inclusive work environment. Applications close on 08 February 2026, with interviews expected the following month.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in research leadership in an academic environment.
• Capability of producing high-quality peer-reviewed outputs of international standing.
• Full commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in enhancing the research profile of the College and the University.
• Mentor junior colleagues in their research efforts.
• Support management and contribute to the School's REF output targets.

Skills

Research Leadership

Peer-reviewed Publications

Teaching Experience

Funding Management

Education

PhD in a related discipline

Job description

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

At the University of Westminster, we combine inspiring teaching, London and global connections, interdisciplinary collaborations, close professional links and policy-focused research to transform individuals and wider society. We are a vibrant, sustainable and broad-based institution proud of our heritage of almost 200 years and always looking forward. As a result of positive action, we are in a strong financial position to deliver our ambitious strategy, 'Being Westminster'.

This post sits within the School of Finance and Accounting (SFA), which is one of four schools in the Westminster Business School, focused on finance, banking, international finance, investment, risk, and accounting and is noted for its Fintech programmes and Bloomberg financial markets suites, along with its accredited accounting and finance programmes. You will become part of a community of around 60 permanent academic staff and additional part-time visiting lecturers. You will join a team of highly qualified lecturers and researchers. The successful candidate for this post is expected to be capable of working harmoniously in a close, team-based environment, fully supporting management, and demonstrating the ability to take on academic leadership responsibilities.

You will be based at the University's Marylebone campus, opposite Baker Street Station, centrally located and immersed in London's business community.

The School of Finance and Accounting is seeking to recruit a colleague who will take a leading role in improving the quality of the research record, research profile, and external reputation of both the College and the University. You will have experience in funding bidding and management, and you will regularly produce high-quality peer-reviewed outputs of international standing. The successful applicant will be expected to take on a research leadership position within the School and support the Associate Head of College for Research in meeting the School's targets for REF outputs as well as external funding. You will be expected to mentor junior colleagues in their research efforts.

As a Reader, you will have a PhD in a related discipline. You will have proven experience in research, teaching, and learning in an academic environment. Your breadth and depth of specialist knowledge will be contemporary to the disciplines of the school. You will be expected to have experience in research leadership. Fully committed to creating a stimulating research and working environment which is supportive and fair, based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

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At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: Midnight on 08 February 2026

Interviews are likely to be held on: Week of the 09 March 2026

Administrative contact (for queries only): [e-mail]