You will provide administrative support in the publication of the journal Foundation’s journals, with particular focus on Plants, People, Planet. This diverse role will allow the role holder to be involved in the peer review and production of the journals published by The New Phytologist. Foundation.  

This role may suit a recent graduate or someone seeking to commence a career in publishing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plant science, excellent English language skills, good organizational skills and a flair for teamwork and collaboration. 

This is a full-time indefinite position. The role holder will be based in the New Phytologist Foundation Central Office at the University of Lancaster and will be expected to follow the University’s policy on Agile Working, which expects staff to work on campus more often than not and with a minimum attendance of 2 full days’ a week in the office.

Closing Date: 29 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full Time, Indefinite

About the Role

Lancaster University seeks a Disability and Inclusive Practice Adviser to join our Disability and Inclusive Practice Service. You will provide essential support for students disclosing disabilities, ensuring equitable experiences and promoting inclusive practices across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Partnership: Collaborate with academic and professional staff to implement discipline-specific adjustments and inclusive practices.
• Expert Guidance: Offer specialist support to disabled students, ensuring compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Case Management: Manage a caseload of students, facilitating proactive meetings and handling external communications.
• Data Review: Analyse disability-related data to enhance services and practices within departments.
• Training and Development: Conduct workshops to promote inclusive practices among university staff.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Experience with diverse disabilities in a higher education context.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to monitor, analyse data, and produce reports.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to support others.

Desirable Attributes:

• Expertise in specific areas of disability.
• Knowledge of higher education inclusive practices.

Why Join Us?

At Lancaster University, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on student wellbeing while working in a supportive team.

For all informal queries please contact Jess Walmsley, Head of Disability and Inclusive Practice (j.m.walmsley@lancaster.ac.uk) or Amanda Coates, Disability and Inclusive Practice Service Manager (a.coates2@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

We’re looking for a Nuclear Engagement Officer to lead a Nuclear Industry Benevolent Fund (NIBF) funded project to raise awareness of the nuclear sector and the opportunities it presents, increasing the availability of skills to the industry and enhancing participation from hard-to-reach communities. Key elements of your job will be to:

• develop a strategy for engagement with young people in the nuclear domain 
• create captivating nuclear-themed engagement activities 
• deliver nuclear engagement across the North West

About you

To be a suitable candidate for this position, you will have: 

• a passion for working with young people
• a background in science, technology or engineering
• experience of designing and delivering public engagement, outreach or widening participation activities
• a creative flair for producing engaging activities to inspire young people

The School of Engineering 

As Nuclear Engagement Officer, you will be part of the School of Engineering, which is a broad-based engineering centre, with a record of innovative teaching, world-class research and strong links with industry. Lancaster offers undergraduate Nuclear Engineering programmes spanning both fission and fusion technologies, placing it among the small number of UK universities offering dedicated undergraduate provision in this field. The School hosts the Nuclear Science and Engineering Research Theme, with expertise across new build, fuel cycle development, decommissioning and clean-up, waste management, safeguards and security. The School already contributes to a range of public engagement and outreach activities and now wants to develop a dedicated nuclear engagement programme to raise awareness of the sector and inspire the next generation.

Why work with us

Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping.  We have lots of facilities on-site such as: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, a post office and a fantastic library.  There are numerous clubs, groups and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: 

• competitive salary with annual reviews 
• generous employer pension scheme
• 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays
• a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities

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

We are an organisation that seeks to make positive economic, cultural, societal and environmental change.  If you want to be a part of that, then we’d love to hear from you.  

Contract and contact

This post is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

To find out more about the role, please contact Dr. Samuel Murphy (Director of Studies for Nuclear Engineering) – samuel.murphy@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)