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Practice-based Research Support Administrator

School of Arts
Location:  Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary:   £26,707 to £30,378 part time fixed term
Closing Date:   Friday 16 October 2026
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  1033-26

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

The School of Arts offers a rich and strong range of arts disciplines, including Architecture, Creative Writing, Design, English Literature, Fine Art, Media and Film, and Theatre. These areas are underpinned by a commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching and impactful research.

The School of Arts is ambitious and creative and engages strongly with local partners, particularly in Morecambe Bay and throughout the northwest of England. We build on capacities to attract participation from academics and industry partners for significant events and projects. We are excited to play a role in defining the roles of arts in public life and discourse.

We are seeking an organised individual support the development of Practice based portfolios for the Research Excellence Framework (REF), you will have experience of using industry standard design visualisation software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign who will present practice based portfolios to a professional standard.  

You will work cooperatively and flexibly with colleagues in a team based environment, under your own initiative, prioritising work to identified deadlines.  




Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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