An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and proactive individuals to join our User Services team.  Library Service Advisors work as part of a team responding to Library enquiries in person and online, and supporting students, staff, researchers, and community members both on and off-campus. 

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £23,580 to £23,742 (Full time, indefinite)

 Do you love finding creative ways to bring people together, solve problems, and make things happen?

 Can your energy and ideas help students have an incredible university experience?

 This role will be immersed in the delivery of our recreational sporting programme, both intramural and collegiate. These sporting programmes engage thousands of students across campus, giving them an outlet for their passions and helping them to develop new skills in the process.  You’ll become part of an energetic team dedicated to supporting students make the most of their time at here through opportunities that have a positive impact on the University experience. 

As part of an energetic and supportive team, you’ll collaborate with staff, students, and partners to design and deliver opportunities that make a real difference to student life. We’re proud of our commitment to inclusion in sport and are especially keen to hear from candidates with experience in growing participation among underrepresented or marginalised groups.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need great organisational skills, an eye for detail, and empathy for the student experience. You’ll understand the higher education sporting landscape and be comfortable balancing practical delivery with long-term development. Most importantly, you’ll bring passion, teamwork, and a genuine desire to see every student feel they belong in sport.

In return, we offer a supportive, flexible, and rewarding working environment where your ideas will shape the future of sport at Lancaster University.

This is a full-time, fixed term role for two years. 

As a Students’ Union, we’re proud of our diverse membership and are committed to building a team that reflects it. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds — particularly those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities currently underrepresented in our workforce.

For more information about Lancaster Students’ Union, visit www.lancastersu.co.uk.

Closing Date: 06 Sep 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team to take on a varied and demanding role.  You will work closely with the Head of Research Quality and Policy, Senior REF Officer and other members of the institutional REF team with a range of tasks to provide support in preparing and making the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 submission. You will support and collaborate with departments, faculty leads and PS divisions to ensure the highest quality submission aligning to REF2029 guidance.

You should have experience of working in a research environment, ideally within Higher Education. Knowledge of the research lifecycle, particularly in relation to REF2029, is desirable and would be part of training and development for the right candidate if required.

This role would suit an excellent communicator with a pro-active approach and the ability to plan and manage time and conflicting priorities. A high attention to detail, good written English and experience of some data analysis will be key to providing support across all institutional REF preparation activities. Ability to learn new digital systems will be essential to help support the REF submission in late 2028. Some of the submission will be confidential in nature and therefore knowledge of GDPR and appropriate handling of this data is important.

The role is fixed term until 31 December 2028. We support a flexible working environment and welcome applications from internal applicants looking for a secondment to further their career. Training and development will be provided as needed. The role is designed as full-time; however, we welcome applications for flexible working, reduced FTE, or job share – please outline this within your covering letter for discussion at interview.

Research Services is part of the university’s Research and Enterprise Services Division and provides expert advice, guidance and administrative support to Lancaster University’s research community in the development of bids for externally funded research and the administration of successfully awarded grants and contracts. The team provides a range of research support activities at both pre- and post-award including advice on funders’ terms and conditions, proposal preparation, costing and pricing and post-award grant administration for research grants and contracts from a diverse range of researcher funders.

Due to annual leave, please contact Yvonne Fox y.fox@lancaster.ac.uk for any informal enquiries.

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 Full time Fixed Term

 Do you love finding creative ways to bring people together, solve problems, and make things happen?

 Can your energy and ideas help students have an incredible university experience?

 This role will be immersed in the delivery of our recreational sporting programme, both intramural and collegiate. These sporting programmes engage thousands of students across campus, giving them an outlet for their passions and helping them to develop new skills in the process.  You’ll become part of an energetic team dedicated to supporting students make the most of their time at here through opportunities that have a positive impact on the University experience. 

As part of an energetic and supportive team, you’ll collaborate with staff, students, and partners to design and deliver opportunities that make a real difference to student life. We’re proud of our commitment to inclusion in sport and are especially keen to hear from candidates with experience in growing participation among underrepresented or marginalised groups.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need great organisational skills, an eye for detail, and empathy for the student experience. You’ll understand the higher education sporting landscape and be comfortable balancing practical delivery with long-term development. Most importantly, you’ll bring passion, teamwork, and a genuine desire to see every student feel they belong in sport.

In return, we offer a supportive, flexible, and rewarding working environment where your ideas will shape the future of sport at Lancaster University.

This is a full-time, fixed term role for two years. 

As a Students’ Union, we’re proud of our diverse membership and are committed to building a team that reflects it. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds — particularly those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities currently underrepresented in our workforce.

For more information about Lancaster Students’ Union, visit www.lancastersu.co.uk.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

Are you an organised and customer-focused administrator who enjoys supporting people and making a difference? Do you thrive in a busy environment where no two days are the same? 

The post is a maternity leave for 9 months in the first instance, start date 28/09/26 and end date 25/06/27.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Administrative Assistant to join our Pre-School Centre team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the day-to-day operation of our highly regarded service, providing reception, administrative and business support to families, staff, students and visitors.

What you'll be doing

The Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas and all Bank Holidays.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for parents, carers, visitors, University staff and students. You will provide a welcoming and professional reception service while supporting the efficient running of the Centre through a range of administrative, financial and customer service duties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• providing a friendly and professional reception service
• responding to enquiries by telephone, email and in person
• supporting bookings, waiting lists and attendance records
• maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
• preparing correspondence, newsletters and parent communications
• assisting with routine financial administration and invoicing processes
• supporting meetings, events, inspections and open days
• maintaining confidential records and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and data protection requirements
• producing routine reports, spreadsheets and administrative information
• working collaboratively with colleagues across the Centre and wider University.

About you

To be a great fit for our Pre-School team, you will have:

• excellent customer service and communication skills
• experience in an administrative or reception role
• strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
• experience maintaining electronic records and databases
• the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• a flexible and team-focused approach
• a commitment to personal development and learning.

Experience of working in an education, childcare or early years environment would be advantageous, as would knowledge of safeguarding practices.

Why work with us?

Our Pre-School Centre is rated Good by Ofsted, and our dedicated team makes a real difference to children and families every day. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive working environment and would love you to be part of it.

Take a look at our facilities here: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo

Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a wonderful place to work, combining a vibrant community atmosphere with beautiful green surroundings. There are many facilities on campus including:

• a sports centre
• shops and cafés
• a post office
• a multi-faith centre
• an excellent library
• social groups, clubs and staff networks.

Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports employee wellbeing and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• competitive salary with annual reviews
• generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days annual leave, including University closure days and bank holidays
• a family-friendly approach for those with caring responsibilities
• flexible employee benefits and salary-saving schemes
• training and development opportunities.

Find out more about our employee benefits on our website:
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,093 (Full-Time/Fixed-term)

We have a vacancy for a Facilities Coordinator within the Security team who are part of the Facilities Division, Lancaster University. You will be based in the Library on Bailrigg Campus.  The post is offered on an indefinite basis.  You will work an average 27 hours per week on a rotational basis. During term the standard shift pattern is 12 hour shifts working 06.00 to 18.00 and 18.00 to 06.00 covering seven days a week. Out of term these hours may vary dependent on the opening hours of the Library.      

Facilities are responsible for all property services on behalf of the University, including cleaning, grounds maintenance, security, catering and general upkeep of the Estate.

You should be hard working, reliable, willing to learn and be committed to delivering excellent customer service. Security experience is not essential but desirable with experience of working in a similar environment.   You should be educated to GCSE level in Maths and English and be committed to high standards, able to work on your own initiative and have a flexible approach and attitude to solving day to day problems. You should also have a willingness to undergo development training. 

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,685 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Indefinite with end date

The Faculty of Science and Technology at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a part-time Student Programmes Coordinator, on a 0.8 FTE basis. Initially based in the School of Mathematical Sciences, as part of the Student Programmes Team, you will support the delivery and administration of student programmes and the student experience. The Student Programmes team, led by the Student Programmes Officer, provide support to staff and students across all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes within the Department. You will initially be based in the School of Mathematical Sciences but may be expected to work within other department Student Programmes Teams within the faculty as required.

The ideal candidate for this role will take a collaborative approach, contributing to continuous improvement, problem solving and promoting consistency. This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys a diverse workload and can adapt to working with a wide range of colleagues. Attention to detail will be key, as will the ability to develop positive, productive and supportive working relationships.

This is a student-facing role and requires on-campus presence, with some opportunity for hybrid working.  

At Lancaster University we support each other by being open and fair, and promoting diversity. We build strong communities by working effectively together in a supportive way, and we create positive change by being ambitious in our learning, expertise, and action. 

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of providing a high level of customer service.
• Have the ability to prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Be able to present information accurately and communicate effectually with a wide range of people.
• Be able to demonstrate competent IT skills and the ability to work with new systems and software in an evolving digital environment.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly, flexible and agile working policies on an individual basis. We are members of the Athena SWAN Charter, a scheme which recognises and celebrates good employment practice for women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in higher education and research.

 The Faculty of Science and Technology is a community of seven departments engaged in world-leading research that makes a demonstrable difference to our economy and society. We offer a range of degree programmes that are among the highest rated in the UK in terms of the quality of teaching, the quality of the student experience and student career prospects. Our Student Programmes Team roles are integral to our success.

You can find out more about the Faculty of Science and Technology at https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech

Please upload a cover letter with your application.  In your cover letter, please include your rationale and interest in applying for this particular post, and examples of your commitment to the ongoing development of skills and experience.

For each of the supporting statements in the application form, please include examples to show your experience and/or skills in that area.  

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

We encourage informal enquiries to discuss any aspect of this role either via telephone or an in-person meeting. To arrange please contact: Amy Pearson - Student Programmes Officer, School of Mathematical Sciences, a.pearson6@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Part-Time, Fixed Term

Working with the Conferences and Events+ team, you will manage the guest rooms reception and deal with all general enquiries. Using your experience in coordination with group bookings and excellent customer service, you will play a key role and bring support for events and conferences that exceed expectations.

Working in a customer-facing environment, you will be a confident communicator, be proactive in solving problems with a proven track record in outstanding customer service and have an excellent attention to detail. You will demonstrate the ability to build, manage and maintain long-term relationships, and will be used to last minute changes.

You will be a service driven and results-orientated individual with excellent general IT and administrative skills and have a good first level of education. This is a great opportunity if you already have experience in the hotel/hospitality industry and have general administrative skills. You will be the link between many departments to ensure the customers’ requests are dealt in a professional manner.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in hotel/hospitality industry.
• Experience in general admin and ability to gather and present information.
• Experience of using booking systems, databases and of producing invoices.
• To demonstrate initiative, be proactive and a problem solver.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills (including proofreading skills) with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, particularly MS Office packages.

The Conferences and Events+ department at Lancaster University supports a range of high-profile events and conferences for the institution as well as events for the general public and offers between 80 and 1000 bedrooms to visitors.

You must meet all the essential criteria on the person specification document to be considered for interview. 

This is a full-time permanent role with working hours during evening and weekends in peak season.

Benefits in role:

• Annual leave - 25 days (pro-rata) plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
• We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis.

If you would like further information and an opportunity to discuss the role, please contact: Victoire Wicquart on v.wicquart1@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)

The Careers Widening Participation Team within the Careers and Employability Service at Lancaster University is looking to appoint a friendly and organised individual as our GROW Your Future Community Assistant to join the Student Engagement Team. 

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)