Working here

We’re an ambitious university with an enthusiasm for imagination and collaboration.

Committed to valuing and celebrating our diversity and promoting equality and inclusion, we welcome talent from a diverse range of backgrounds and our roles vary enormously: you could be teaching students, building relationships with stakeholders, or working in one of our support services. But we’re all ambassadors for our University, united by the shared conviction that together we make a great community.

Read more about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at ARU and our Values. For more detailed information about where we're heading, please read our Strategy.

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Work at Writtle College

We offer specialist courses and hands-on learning across agriculture, sport, animal studies, horticulture, and more—helping students thrive and succeed. Discover our opportunities and make an impact.

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Working at ARU Direct

We work with the Metropolitan Police and the Seven Police Forces in the Eastern Region to train the Police Officers of the future.

Find out more about what we do and benefits of working with ARU Direct.

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Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award

We are proud to have received the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award in 2024. This award reflects our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community, ensuring fair treatment for those who serve or have served, as well as their families.

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ARU Temps

If you’re looking for temporary work, to fit around your studies or gain work experience, click here to find out more and register with ARU Temps.

Find out about some of our external partnerships and organisations we work with.