Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting phase of change and development which has opened a wide range of opportunities within an emerging and evolving environment. Joining the team at this stage means you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Sport at the university and be a part of something inspirational.

The University has made significant investment in Sport Lancaster over recent years with the latest phase being a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020 and now offering a truly outstanding Sports Facility.

The Sport Lancaster Team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre, facilitating our 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, Swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100 station Technogym Fitness Suite, Squash Courts. We also operate the University’s impressive Outdoor facilities including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, Tennis courts and much more. 

The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students across the UK, University staff and members of the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events throughout the year. 

Our team pride themselves on their knowledge and experience in their chosen area and are always on hand to guide and advise. We aim to inspire our customers to be physically active by creating a community which enables them to grow stronger, fitter and most importantly, more confident. We cater for all abilities and our facilities are fully accessible to everyone. 

Working as part of the operational team, as a Climbing Instructor, you are someone that is responsive to member needs, being regularly available to provide help and advice in the climbing wall. You will deliver group training courses and other related climbing services to an exceptional level. Your role will ensure safe and effective working practices are in place which are delivered to an exceptional level of customer standards. 

Please contact Lisa Coates on l.naylor@lancaster.ac.uk for any informal enquiries in relation to the post. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups

Shift Work 

You will be required to work on a shift-based system, which includes the requirement for you to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, University closure days and bank holidays. Please take notice of our shift times below, you must have the ability to arrive at the Sports Centre, ready to start work at the following times – 

Monday – Friday – Early Shifts - 5.30am Start 

                               Late Shifts – 10.30pm Finish 

Weekends – Early Shifts – 7.00am Start 

                     Late Shifts – 6.30pm Finish 

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

Lancaster Arts: Where ideas, people and creativity connect

The role of Curator for Lancaster Arts is at the centre of our artistic programme. You will work closely with the Director to realise our potential as a combined arts National Portfolio Organisation, situated within a leading university which is committed to interdisciplinary practice and civic engagement. Our contemporary arts programme integrates our presentational programme with commissions and arts sector development, working within annual themes. You will be highly committed to developing collaborative practices and new partnerships that build on our working values and the support of new artistic practices. 

You will be responsible for the visual arts programme, be this in the Peter Scott Gallery, the campus or in the city of Lancaster and Morecambe, as well as with regional, national, and international partners. This role oversees the care and maintenance of the University Art Collection, ensuring its sustainability and capability to flourish. 

Lancaster Arts has been part of the combined arts portfolio of Arts Council England for almost 20 years, with a renowned reputation for cutting-edge arts practice in all art forms. We are proud of our support for artists exploring new directions for their work and fostering new relationships with arts professionals, colleagues at the university and the multiple and varied communities in the region. You will have a high degree of relational skills for working with a broad and diverse range of people, and a track record for maintaining ongoing relationships with artists and producers over a period of time. Please visit our website to learn more.

We are a friendly and small team, but we need to better reflect the rich diversity of the Northwest. We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience of disability and people from groups that are currently under-represented in the arts sector. We will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria. 

The recruitment process for this post will take place over two days, on 04 and 05 June 2026 to visit the campus and meet our team, followed by a formal interview. Lancaster Arts will arrange and pay for accommodation on campus for the evening. Shortlisted candidates will need to be available for both days.

If you would like a brief informal discussion about this role, please contact our Director, Jocelyn Cunningham at jocelyn@lancasterarts.org

Our vacancy management is coordinated by Lancaster University, and you must complete an online application via https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/ . Please include a cover letter outlining your interest in this role.

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Fixed Term - 12 months)

Be a part of something inspirational

Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting phase of change and development which has opened a wide range of opportunities within an emerging and evolving environment. Joining the team at this stage means you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Sport at the university and be a part of something inspirational.

The University has made significant investment in Sport Lancaster over recent years with the latest phase being a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020 and now offering a truly outstanding Sports Facility.

The Sport Lancaster Team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre, facilitating our 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, Swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100 station Technogym Fitness Suite, Squash Courts. We also operate the University’s impressive Outdoor facilities including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, Tennis courts and much more.

The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students across the UK, University staff and members of the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events throughout the year.

Our team pride themselves on their knowledge and experience in their chosen area and are always on hand to guide and advise. We aim to inspire our customers to be physically active by creating a community which enables them to grow stronger, fitter and most importantly, more confident. We cater for all abilities and our facilities are fully accessible to everyone.

Working as part of the operational team, as a Fitness Instructor, you will be responsive to members' needs, regularly available to provide help and advice on the gym floor. You will deliver Fitness services to an exceptional level. Your role ensures safe and effective working practices are in place delivered to exceptional customer standards. You will provide services and support for the university’s engagement and wellbeing strategy.

Please contact Ross Mason on r.mason1@lancaster.ac.uk  for any informal enquiries in relation to the post. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups

Shift Work

You will be required to work on a shift-based system, which includes the requirement for you to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, University closure days and bank holidays. Please take notice of our shift times below, you must have the ability to arrive at the Sports Centre, ready to start work at the following times –

Monday – Friday – Early Shifts - 5.30am Start

                               Late Shifts – 10.30pm Finish

Weekends – Early Shifts – 7.00am Start

                      Late Shifts – 6.30pm Finish

Closing Date: 15 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Other

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

The ISS department is undergoing a significant digital transformation. The primary focus of the role is to develop and support functionality within the Enterprise Operations team, which currently consists of 5 full-time software developers. The team is responsible for a wide range of Software products and services including bespoke products developed in-house, customised third party Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products, and externally managed products.  

As a senior developer, you will take a leading role in medium sized projects in areas such as cloud migration, as well as supporting, maintaining and implementing change to existing products and services. To do this you must have experience of full stack development and working with front end and back-end technologies.  

The successful candidate will have experience of: 

• Develop scalable C# .NET Core applications, including API development, with a focus on high performance 
• Building user interfaces using Angular or similar frameworks  
• Maintain and enhance legacy ASP.NET Web Forms applications.  
• Develop and optimise SQL databases and stored procedures 
• Contribute to technology planning and decision making 
• Design and implement complex system architectures and solutions. 
• Experience working within Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies 
• Complex system integrations with internal / external systems and data sources 
• Responding to service requests and incidents 
• Leading role in cloud-migration projects 
• A degree, professional qualification or career experience in a relevant field 

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work-life balance. We would expect a minimum of 2 days a week in the office. 

For Internal University staff a secondment opportunity maybe considered for this role, please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager before you apply for the opportunity.   

Lancaster University is a global and inclusive institution, with students from over 100 countries and more than half of our staff from outside the UK. We are committed to fostering a diverse, welcoming environment where everyone can thrive and reach their potential. 

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. 

Closing Date: 01 May 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 full time, fixed term

Lancaster University is an established thriving UK university with a world-class reputation for excellence in research, teaching and engagement. Lancaster is consistently ranked in the top universities in all three major UK league tables, and continues to build a growing reputation both nationally and internationally.

The role will support the Financial Operations and Compliance team in a portfolio of indirect tax compliance activities including the submission of the group VAT return and ensuring University compliance with relevant tax legislation including imports and exports. The role will also involve liaison with HMRC and internal and external auditors on relevant areas of their portfolio. 

As a member of the Financial Operations and Compliance team, the role holder will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills looking to support efficient and effective business processes, with a focus on customer service.

Applicants must meet all the essential criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. This is a permanent role opportunity with hybrid working options.  The role will be based within the Finance Division at Lancaster University’s Bailrigg Campus.

Being part of the Lancaster University team means you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus additional university closure days at Christmas and Easter, opportunities for continuing professional development, a flexible benefits package and a package of family friendly work-life balance policies. 

Lancaster University promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact m.l.green@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: Competitive

Lancaster University is seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Strategic Finance Partner to join the Financial Planning & Analysis team.

This senior finance leadership role supports Professional Services and other non-Faculty areas, providing strategic financial insight, robust analysis, and evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting for your portfolio.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support multi-year planning and scenario analysis.
• Analyse financial performance to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Present clear and insightful financial information to senior decision-makers.
• Lead the University’s TRAC return through to Vice-Chancellor sign-off.
• Line manage and develop members of the Finance team.
• Deputise for the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, as required.

The role requires strong technical financial analysis capability combined with effective stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

About You

You will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (CCAB/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experienced in senior-level finance partnering within a complex organisation.
• Technically strong in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Confident interpreting and presenting complex financial information.
• A collaborative leader committed to continuous improvement.

Higher Education experience and knowledge of TRAC are desirable but not essential.

Lancaster University offers a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, professional development opportunities, and family-friendly policies. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Iqbal.hasan@Lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £59,966 to £67,468 (Full-time indefinite)

Sport Lancaster has recently undergone an exciting phase of change and development which has opened a wide range of opportunities within an emerging and evolving environment. Joining the team at this stage means you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Sport at the university and be a part of something inspirational.

The University has made significant investment in Sport Lancaster over recent years with the latest phase being a new 8-court badminton sports hall completed in June 2020 and now offering a truly outstanding Sports Facility.

The Sport Lancaster Team operate a purpose-built Sports Centre, facilitating our 8.5m climbing wall, multi-function Sports Halls, Swimming pool, sauna & steam room, 100 station Technogym Fitness Suite, Squash Courts. We also operate the University’s impressive Outdoor facilities including Rugby Pitches, 3G surfaces, Tennis courts and much more.

The Sports Centre is owned and managed by the University and is open to students across the UK, University staff and members of the local community. Sport Lancaster also proudly hosts several national events throughout the year.

Our team pride themselves on their knowledge and experience in their chosen area and are always on hand to guide and advise. We aim to inspire our customers to be physically active by creating a community which enables them to grow stronger, fitter and most importantly, more confident. We cater for all abilities and our facilities are fully accessible to everyone.

Working as part of the operational team, as a Climbing Instructor, you are someone that is responsive to member needs, being regularly available to provide help and advice in the climbing wall. You will deliver group training courses and other related climbing services to an exceptional level. Your role will ensure safe and effective working practices are in place which are delivered to an exceptional level of customer standards. 

Please contact Lisa Coates on l.naylor@lancaster.ac.uk for any informal enquiries in relation to the post. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups

Shift Work

You will be required to work on a shift-based system, which includes the requirement for you to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, University closure days and bank holidays. Please take notice of our shift times below, you must have the ability to arrive at the Sports Centre, ready to start work at the following times –

Monday – Friday – Early Shifts - 5.30am Start

                               Late Shifts – 10.30pm Finish

Weekends – Early Shifts – 7.00am Start

                      Late Shifts – 6.30pm Finish

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 Part time, Indefinite

Why work with us
Lancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and 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.

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment. This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has 41 members.

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 plus market supplement to a maximum of £33,487. 

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties  

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
  - Competitive salary
  - Generous employer pension scheme
  - Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
  - A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
  - Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

- We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

 Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

 Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs 

Is this the job for you? 

Are you looking for a job which offers you: 

• a varied workload 
• the ability to work independently 
• no need to travel long distances between jobs 
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team 

What you will be doing 

We are looking for plumbers to provide routine planned and reactive maintenance duties to the internal and external heating and cooling infrastructure on our campus. You could be working in: 

• student residences 
• technical laboratories 
• the library 
• the sports centre 
• offices 
• catering facilities, or 
• at indoor or outdoor events. 

About you 

To be a great fit for our Service Delivery department you will need: 

• recognised qualifications and experience  
• great customer service skills 
• a team-orientated and flexible approach. 

See the person specification document for more details. 

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

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis. This post operates on a shift work pattern. 

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson (i.watson@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Manual

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

Why work with us
Lancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and 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.

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment. This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has 41 members.

Salary: £30,378 plus market supplement to a maximum of £33,487. 

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

•  Competitive salary
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
• A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
• Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
• We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

 Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

 Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs 

Is this the job for you? 

Are you looking for a job which offers you: 

• a varied workload 
• the ability to work independently 
• no need to travel long distances between jobs 
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team 

What you will be doing 

We are looking for joiners to provide routine planned and reactive maintenance duties to the internal and external fabric of our buildings such as doors, windows, furniture, and ironmongery. You could be working in: 

• student residences 
• technical laboratories 
• the library 
• the sports centre 
• offices 
• catering facilities, or 
• at indoor or outdoor events. 

About you 

To be a great fit for our Service Delivery department you will need: 

• recognised qualifications and experience  
• great customer service skills 
• a team-orientated and flexible approach. 

See the person specification document for more details. 

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis. This post operates on a shift work pattern. 

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson (i.watson@lancaster.ac.uk) 

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Manual

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

We’re looking for an Innovation and Engagement Facilitator to join our friendly and ambitious team in the School of Computing and Communications supporting the delivery of the flagship CyberFocus Place-Based Impact Accelerator Account (PBIAA) Project. This position is offered on a full-time fixed term contract until March 2029. The position is fully externally funded.

Key elements of your job will be to: 

• Plan, coordinate and facilitate catalysts, sandpits, workshops, and other engagement activities.
• Support collaborative projects from concept through to delivery, working with researchers and stakeholders to maintain active engagement throughout the programme.
• Develop follow-up plans based on insights from innovation activities, fostering further collaboration across the CyberFocus ecosystem.
• Track engagement outcomes to support reporting and inform continuous programme improvement.
• Ensure innovation and engagement activities align with programme and stakeholder needs across academic, civic, and industry partners.

About you

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

• Experience in planning and delivering creative, energetic workshops, innovation events, or other collaborative activities with academic, industry, and civic partners in cyber, digital, or technology contexts.
• A background and/or strong interest in research translation and innovation, with awareness of cyber-security priorities and challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including presenting complex technical ideas to varied audiences.
• The ability to assess stakeholder needs and develop practical engagement plans.
• Experience aligning innovation and engagement activities across diverse cyber-security stakeholders to support shared programme goals.

The School of Computing and Communications Department 

As Innovation and Engagement Facilitator, you will be part of the School of Computing and Communications, working within the CyberFocus PBIAA team. CyberFocus is a £5M EPSRC, UKRI-funded programme driving cyber innovation and regional impact. Based at Lancaster University and operating across the North West’s cyber ecosystem, CyberFocus aims to unlock the socio-economic potential of the region through collaborative innovation, civic engagement, and research-led impact.

Delivered in partnership with six regional universities and a wide network of public and private stakeholders, the programme is at the forefront of addressing the UK’s cybersecurity challenges and opportunities. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across academia, industry, and government, building partnerships, delivering collaborative activities, and turning research into meaningful outcomes and impact for the region.

Contract and contact

This post is offered on a full-time, fixed term contract until 16 March 2029 and is fully externally funded. We are happy to talk about flexible working options.

To find out more about joining our team or to arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Dr Anna Dyson, CyberFocus PBIAA Manager – a.dyson@lancaster.ac.uk

Why work with us

Lancaster University’s Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, offering a vibrant working environment set in beautiful parkland.   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. 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 
• Generous employer pension scheme.
• 39 days leave, including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays.
• A family-friendly and flexible approach to working.
• additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

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. 

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Fixed Term)

Information System Services (ISS) is looking for a strategic, detail-oriented, confident, and driven Business Transformation Manager to take on a crucial role in this significant programme.  This is a fixed-term role lasting until 31st July 2027.

This role will primarily be based at the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options available to support a healthy work-life balance. A minimum of two days per week in the office is expected.

Key objectives: 

• Implement CRM Platform – Implement ‘Salesforce’ to bring together student enquiries, applications, engagement and provide ongoing support.
• Build a holistic view of every student – Provide students with personalised communication, support and drive their motivation to thrive at Lancaster University. 
• Modern recruitment capabilities – Create personalised messaging, automated journeys and multi‑channel engagement for a smooth student journey.
• A competitive edge – Ensure we maximise our offering to students, competition for students is at an all-time high

This isn’t just a ‘tech upgrade’, this will improve student engagement, boost operational efficiency and enable data-driven decision-making! This programme will give the University and students clarity, efficiency and engagement power in an increasingly competitive sector.

If you are interested, please apply by submitting your CV along with a coversheet, limited to a maximum of three A4 pages. Please refer to the included job description and person specification for further details of essential and desirable qualifications for the role.

For current University staff, a secondment opportunity may be considered for this role; please ensure you have the agreement of your current line manager prior to applying.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. 

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. 

Closing Date: 27 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535

Is this the job for you?

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• the ability to work independently
• part-time hours
• on-the-job training
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team
• free bus pass to work

Working hours for this role are Monday-Wednesday 6am-10am, Thursday-Friday 6am-9.30am plus up to 7 weekend shifts and overtime opportunities. We are happy to talk about flexible working start times depending on travel arrangements.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a cleaner to provide routine and reactive cleaning duties to support our aim to make campus an inspiring place to be such as cleaning all teaching spaces according to schedules, ensuring standards of work are carried out to the highest standard and done in line with university policies and procedures with regards to health and safety.

You could be working in:

• lecture theatres
• technical laboratories
• the library
• the sports centre
• offices
• student residencies, or
• at indoor events.

You will be part of our Facilities – Service Delivery department - a team of 250 people – delivering a safe and high-quality environment for our whole university community.   All equipment and University branded uniform is provided for this role.

About you

To be a great fit for our cleaning teams you will need:

• recognised experience in similar environments
• great customer service skills
• to be reliable and hard-working
• achieve high standards in their work
• flexible approach and attitude.

Why work with us

Facilities is the largest division in the University and an award-winning team. We won Gold at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024 for our exceptional teamwork making real positive change for our students, staff and the environment.  

Lancaster University’s beautiful campus makes it a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and 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
• additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.

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

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, or to request a paper application form, please contact Facilities Helpdesk on 01524 593333.

Closing Date: 15 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £23,580

Division of Health Research (Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research)

The Division of Health Research, within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine, is seeking a dedicated Administrator to support the Project Manager and programme leads in managing the new Mental Health Research Group (MHRG). The MHRG is a five-year initiative funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), who have recently awarded Lancaster University almost £11 million to conduct world-class mental health research in the North West region.

More than 13,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness, while Blackpool has the highest rate of deaths linked to addiction and suicide in England. In conjunction with partners at the University of Manchester and King’s College London, the group will identify local needs and priorities for mental health research and work alongside residents to develop a more proactive, preventative model of care 

Four initial research themes aim to tackle inequities in access to effective mental health interventions, particularly for those experiencing multiple disadvantages and/or complex mental health issues, who are often excluded from mainstream services. A robust knowledge mobilisation infrastructure will be implemented to ensure that research translates rapidly into significant improvements in health and social care. The voices of diverse individuals with lived experience are central to all aspects of the research programme. 

The Administrator will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of general administrative duties, including scheduling and servicing meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, processing expenses claims, and supporting with the production of project reports. This role will involve liaising with colleagues at Lancaster University, as well as MHRG team members based at partner universities, NHS Trusts and third sector organisations; therefore, we require an individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The successful candidate will also have good IT and organisational skills, with the ability to manage their own time and workload with minimal supervision. Experience in organising events and assisting with web and social media marketing activities would be an advantage but is not essential as appropriate support and training will be provided. 

The post will be based in the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research at Lancaster University (Health Innovation campus) and may involve occasional travel within the UK.

The team and the Division of Health Research provide a friendly environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

The post is available to start July 2026 and we will consider against the business needs of the project flexible working arrangements including condensed hours, days/hours worked and flexible start and finish times. You will join Lancaster University on an indefinite contract; however, the role remains contingent on external funding, which at this time is due to come to an end on 30^th June 2031.

Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

For further information on the role and to discuss any aspects of the position, please contact: 

Dr Jasper Palmier-Claus: j.palmier-claus@lancaster.ac.uk or Professor Steven Jones: s.jones7@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 full time, fixed term

Lancaster University is delivering a major programme to modernise its Identity and Access Management solution. We are seeking an Identity and Access Management Support Officer to assist with the coordination and delivery of this work. This is a fixed term contract until 28th May 2028. 

This role will focus on supporting the migration of University systems to the new authentification and authorisation platforms. You will work closely with the project team, system owners and stakeholders across the University to communicate guidance provided by technical teams, coordinate migration schedules, and help ensure activities are delivered in a structured and timely manner.

 Key responsibilities include coordinating activities with internal teams and external contractors, gathering and documenting requirements, supporting project tracking and reporting, and assisting with stakeholder engagement. You will also help organise and participate in awareness and drop-in sessions to support staff and students and promote understanding of the changes.

You will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders. You should be enthusiastic, have strong communication skills, attention to detail and experience supporting projects or coordinating activities. Experience in IT or higher education and an understanding of identity management, authentification, or access control concepts is essential. 

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high impact initiative that forms part of the University's wider IT Strategy, whilst gaining valuable experience in project delivery within a large complex organisation.

The role is primarily based on the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options to support a positive work/ life balance. We would expect a minimum of 3 days in the office.

For Internal University staff a secondment may be considered for this role. Please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager before you apply for the opportunity. 

Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website. 

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 full time, fixed term

Closing Date: 23 Apr 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

You will be involved in the development of novel i-motif DNA-Au carbene hybrids for enantioselective Au catalysis using the inherent chirality of DNA to induce asymmetry. Key objectives will involve the synthesis of b-N-stabilised Au carbenes from N-heterocyclic containing allenes, and their application in DNA based-asymmetric catalysis for the synthesis of products relevant for drug-discovery in high enantiomeric purity. 

You will also be expected to collaborate with the group of Prof Zoë Waller at UCL. Prof Waller is a Professor of Drug Discovery and Head of the Research Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry in the School of Pharmacy at UCL, and a world-leading expert in drug-nucleic acid interactions and alternative DNA structures with applications in medicine and nanotechnology. 

ABOUT YOU

You will: 

• Have a PhD in Chemistry or a related subject
• Have experience in experimental organometallic chemistry
• Be able to demonstrate a publication record of research in a relevant area appropriate to career stage

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 and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research. Please see the university’s family friendly webpages to find out more - Family-friendly Lancaster - Lancaster University
• The university is committed to supporting the professional and career development for all staff, for instance Lancaster University’s is fully commitment to the principles of the corcordat to support the career development of researchers. This has resulted in the university receiving the HR Excellence in Research Award. 

The Department of Chemistry was re-opened in 2012 and has undergone rapid expansion and development. The Department consists of a core complement of more than 20 members of academic staff and a thriving community of post-doctoral researchers, PGR and UG students. It ranks highly in the UK (7th in the Guardian University Guide 2024) with state-of-the-art labs housed in a completely refurbished building. 

Further information about the Department is available at: Chemistry - Lancaster University 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Dr M. Paz Muñoz (m.munoz-herranz@lancaster.ac.uk).

Please upload a cover letter with your application.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

GEMINI explores gaze and eye movement for novel interfaces and as postdoc you would help us tackle core challenges of the project, in particular: 

• Design of spatial interaction techniques that are gaze-assisted or attention-aware
• Applying AI methods to classify visual behaviours, infer context and recognise input
• Exploring gaze in combination with modalities for productivity in extended reality (XR) 

You should have a PhD degree or equivalent experience, a strong motivation for both blue skies research and technical innovation in HCI. You should be comfortable in prototyping interactive systems, working with sensors and signals, conducting studies with people, and analysing data. 

As senior RA, you will lead research that contributes to the top of the field in CHI/UIST and/or VR/AR, provide guidance and support to PhD students and help manage lab facilities and research data. At Lancaster, you will be part of an international and supportive research environment, and you will be working with a PI who is strongly committed to mentoring and career development.

You will join us on an indefinite contract. However, the role remains contingent on external funding which for this position is initially available until 30 June 2027. 

You are welcome to contact Prof. Hans Gellersen informally for discussion of your interest. 

We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognizes and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.  

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

Senior Research Associate in Organisational Health & Well-being

Grade 7

The Centre for Organisational Health & Well-being in the Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate in Organisational Health & Well-being. You will play a key role supporting a new research project funded by the UK National Institute for Health Research on promoting sustainable work through healthy psychosocial work environments. 

You will support the Principal Investigator Professor Stavroula Leka and Co-investigators Drs Caroline Swarbrick, Abigail Morris, Elisavet Christou in a range of policy related research activities. This will include the whole range of research skills including preparation of research ethics and governance applications, conducting qualitative research, contributing to literature and policy reviews and case study development, and preparing project reports and scientific papers for publication. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work alongside a range of colleagues including academic staff, workplace health professionals, policymakers and international stakeholders.  This is an ideal opportunity to work flexibly, build research skills, and work alongside internationally renowned groups of researchers and stakeholders. 

Please see the person specifications to understand the characteristics that are essential or desirable for these roles. Ideally, you will have excellent skills in qualitative research methods research focusing on organisational health and well-being, and excellent knowledge of the psychosocial work environment, sustainable work, and organisational health and well-being, evidenced through a doctorate in this area. Writing skills are particularly valued, and experience of authoring project reports, and papers for publication is critical. Experience of working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary research teams, and engaging with policymakers and international stakeholders would be an advantage, as would relevant work experience. We are looking for self-directed and committed individuals with an interest in becoming a key part of our organisational health and well-being research team.  

The Centre for Organisational Health & Well-being conducts high-quality cutting-edge research and provides innovative educational programmes to promote sustainable work and organisational health and well-being.  See https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/health-and-medicine/research/cohwb/

The Faculty provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.

The post is available to start June 2026 and we will consider against the business needs of the project flexible working arrangements including condensed hours, days/hours worked and flexible start and finish times. You will join Lancaster University on an indefinite contract; however, the role remains contingent on external funding, which at this time is due to come to an end 31^st May 2029.

Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

We welcome applications from those of the global majority under-represented within the Division. 

For further information, please contact: Professor Stavroula Leka stavroula.leka@lancaster.ac.uk   

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

Strategic Planning and Governance

This is an opportunity for an ambitious individual wanting to develop a career in governance within a large and diverse organisational setting, to gain valuable experience. We are looking for a dynamic colleague with experience of servicing committees or meetings, together with a strong customer focus and excellent written, interpersonal and organisational skills, to join a small and busy team based in Strategic Planning and Governance for a year. 

Lancaster is a high-performing University with a global reputation, and is in an exciting period as we develop a new strategy to takes us into the future. You will support the delivery of the strategic ambition through a mixture of committee, complaints management and compliance-related and project work.  Key responsibilities for this role include: to act as Secretary to a number of University committees; to support the management of student complaints; and other governance and compliance-related activities/projects. You will be working with colleagues across the institution and have the power to persuade and influence and the ability to deal with challenges in an assertive yet professional manner. You will report to the Head of Governance Services but also work closely with the Director of Strategic Planning and Governance, and other members of the team.

You should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the role and responsibilities of governance in HE (or a similar organisation) and the associated legal/compliance framework as well as being able to demonstrate resilience. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with exceptional administration skills and the aspiration/ambition to develop their skills in supporting and enabling effective governance. 

This role offers the opportunity to work a balance of at home and on campus, based on committee needs.

The position is part time 29.5 hours per week, on a fixed-term basis until 28 June 2027.

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Part-Time/Fixed Term)

You will also analyse feedback from staff and students regarding services, responding to requested improvements and suggestions to create a culture of co-creation and customer service excellence. The role will encompass work to ensure the success of new partnerships, and to iteratively improve existing services and processes.

This is a fixed term role until April 2027. This role will primarily be based at the Lancaster University Bailrigg campus, with flexible hybrid working options available to support a healthy work-life balance. A minimum of two days per week in the office is expected. 

If you are interested, please apply by submitting your CV along with a coversheet, limited to a maximum of three A4 pages. Please refer to the included job description and person specification for further details of essential and desirable qualifications for the role. 

For current University staff, a secondment opportunity may be considered for this role; please ensure you have the agreement of your current line manager prior to applying. 

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 full time, fixed term

Information System Services (ISS) is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, confident, and driven Senior Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in digital transformation. 

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 full time, fixed term

Lancaster University is initiating an ambitious programme to implement a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.  This multi-year strategic initiative is reshaping the design, delivery, and management of undergraduate and postgraduate education to ensure a distinctive, inclusive, and future-ready offering. You will support the development and delivery of a complex, high-impact digital and systems change in a fast-paced and evolving environment.  

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full-Time/Fixed Term)

Lancaster University is initiating an ambitious programme to implement a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform.  This multi-year strategic initiative is reshaping the design, delivery, and management of undergraduate and postgraduate education to ensure a distinctive, inclusive, and future-ready offering. The successful candidate will support the development and delivery of a complex, high-impact digital and systems change in a fast-paced and evolving environment.   

Closing Date: 05 Apr 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full-Time/Fixed Term)

You will be part of our Estates Operations Facilities, the largest division within the University. Facilities have won numerous sector and professional association awards – the most recent being the Gold Standard Award at the Association of University Directors of Estates (AUDE) Awards 2024. This recognised how our exceptional teamwork made real positive change for our students, staff, and the campus environment. This role will be a member of our Facilities Maintenance team which currently has 41 members.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:
• Competitive salary
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Including University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a total of 39 days is allocated.
• A family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities 39 days
• Additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings.
• We provide top of the range tools, PPE, and work wear.

Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.

Visit our employee benefits on our website - https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs
 

Is this the job for you?

Are you looking for a job which offers you:

• a varied workload
• the ability to work independently
• no need to travel long distances between jobs
• the benefits of being part of a great, friendly team

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties  

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full-Time/Indefinite
plus market supplement to a maximum of £33,487

Department: Phonetics Laboratory / Linguistics and English Language
Contract: Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed-term [18 months]

The Project

Modern machine learning can predict vocal tract shapes from audio recordings of the voice with remarkable accuracy, but most of these models are black boxes. This Royal Society-funded project aims to crack open the black box and solve one of the most compelling challenges in speech science: understanding the mapping between vocal tract movements and the acoustic speech signal. Using state-of-the-art MRI recordings of the vocal tract during speech, we aim to develop machine learning approaches that don’t just predict acoustic output from articulatory configurations, but reveal why and how these mappings work. We need approaches that combine predictive power with scientific insight: models whose internal representations align with phonetic and physical knowledge. This requires hybrid machine learning (ML) approaches that integrate domain knowledge with data-driven learning, as well as explainable AI (xAI) techniques that make model behaviour transparent and scientifically meaningful. You will apply these approaches to a large database of real-time MRI and acoustic recordings of the vocal tract. Solving this problem will help to drive fundamental progress on critical applications, such as articulatory biofeedback for language learning and speech therapy.

Your Role

Working with Dr Sam Kirkham (Lancaster, Speech Science), Dr Anton Ragni (Sheffield, Computer Science) and Professor Aneta Stefanovska (Lancaster, Physics) you'll develop and validate interpretable ML approaches for modelling acoustic-articulatory relations using MRI vocal tract data. The position is available for 18 months from 1 July 2026 (start date negotiable).

Key objectives

• Develop hybrid ML architectures that incorporate phonetic and physical constraints.
• Apply and extend explainable AI techniques for speech production modelling.
• Validate model interpretations against established knowledge.
• Lead and/or contribute to publications at the intersection of speech science and machine learning.

This is a methodologically creative role with genuine intellectual ownership. You'll have access to rich MRI datasets and Lancaster's high-performance computing facilities.

Why This Role?

• Intellectual ownership – shape the methodology, not just implement it.
• Interdisciplinary impact – apply ML expertise to fundamental questions about human speech.
• Publication opportunities – first-author papers bridging AI and speech science.
• Flexibility – flexible working arrangements.
• Strong mentorship – work with researchers spanning speech production, computational modelling, machine learning, and biophysics.
• Career development – build expertise at the growing intersection of interpretable AI and speech processing.

Informal enquiries welcome: Dr Sam Kirkham, s.kirkham@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

Your research will be in an area of statistics and/or operational research and will have potential for wider impact. It will ideally complement existing strength in these topics at Lancaster University. You will be able to develop your research according to a proposal that forms part of your application. You will work within the vibrant research environment of the STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training, with support from a nominated staff member who has research interests most aligned with your own.

The post requires you to take an active part in STOR-i training activities and its Executive Committee. You will deliver some training to STOR-i’s PhD students according to a proposal that forms part of your application.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to: 

Prof Idris Eckley (i.eckley@lancaster.ac.uk) 

Dr Anna-Lena Sachs (a.sachs@lancaster.ac.uk)

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 17 Apr 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

The advent of artificial intelligence and the proliferation of cloud-based technologies call for denser, faster and more energy efficient data processing and storage. However, the heat produced by modern data centres has already become a serious limitation to further increase their performance. At present, the data industry lacks a solution for this problem, which in future may contribute greatly to the global warming and energy crisis. This project aims to pave a way towards a memory-device characterized by very low energy consumption and switching times of one trillionth of a second. Very short pulses of electro-magnetic radiation at terahertz frequency (i.e. thousand times faster than that in current data communication and processing standards) are among the shortest stimuli available. These pulses are made from light particles, photons, with their energies naturally matching those of elementary quantum magnets, “spins”, which are used to store information in the magnetic memory. Hence, such terahertz photons can selectively excite spins on their own energy scale without releasing any significant heating into the surrounding medium. Furthermore, the terahertz excitation of the spins is expected to be strong enough to induce switching of the spins’ orientations, representing an elementary act of writing a bit of information within a magnetic data storage device.  

The position offers access to state-of-the art ultrafast laser facilities and challenging research project at the interface of photonics and magnetism. You will contribute to solving the existential challenge to the humankind: excessive energy consumption by data-intensive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and cloud computing. 

Successful candidates will hold a PhD in experimental physics in a field related to this project. Training in unique experimental techniques will be provided, but we expect you to have prior experience of one or more of the following areas: 

• Ultrafast pump-probe spectroscopy;
• Terahertz photonics; 
• Magnetic and/or spintronic materials;
• Optical measurements at cryogenic temperatures;
• Near-field microscopy and nanoscopy. 

 The post is available immediately and is offered for 24 months at the first instance. The further extension of the post is possible subject to performance. 

 About Green Future Fellowship programme: 

https://raeng.org.uk/green-future-fellowships 

https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/physics/about-us/news/green-future-fellowship-for-lancaster-physicist 

 Key publications: 

[1] R. A. Leenders, O. Y. Kovalenko, Y. Saito, N. R. Vovk, A. V. Kimel, and R. V. Mikhaylovskiy. THz-driven spin dynamics in orthoferrites with Kramers and Non-Kramers rare-earth ions. Phys. Rev. Lett. 135, 246703 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1103/ldnx-67qz 

[2] R. A. Leenders, D. Afanasiev, A. V. Kimel and R. V. Mikhaylovskiy. Canted spin order as a platform for ultrafast conversion of magnons. Nature 630, 335 (2024). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07448-3

[3] S. Schlauderer, C. Lange, S. Baierl, T. Ebnet, C. P. Schmid, D. C. Valovcin, A. K. Zvezdin, A. V. Kimel, R. V. Mikhaylovskiy and R. Huber. Temporal and spectral fingerprints of ultrafast all-coherent spin switching. Nature 569, 383 (2019). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-1174-7 

[4]. S. Baierl, M. Hohenleutner, T. Kampfrath, A. K. Zvezdin, A. V. Kimel, R. Huber, and R. V. Mikhaylovskiy. Nonlinear spin control by terahertz driven anisotropy fields. Nature Photonics 10, 715 (2016). https://www.nature.com/articles/nphoton.2016.181 

 About Lancaster University: 

Lancaster University is consistently ranked in the top 10 in the UK university league tables. It is located on a beautiful campus in the North-West of England close to the Lake District National Park.

The Department of Physics is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. We are also strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our department. 

 Informal inquiries:

If this opportunity interests, you and you'd like to know more—or if you're unsure whether your experience is the right fit—we encourage you to contact the principal investigator directly: Dr Rostislav Mikhaylovskiy r.mikhaylovskiy@lancaster.ac.uk He will gladly discuss any technical questions about the post or the working environment within his research team.

Closing Date: 08 May 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

You must be able to start and finish at the following times:
 
 * Monday–Friday: Early shifts 5.30am start / Late shifts 10.30pm finish
 * Weekends: Early shifts 7.00am start / Late shifts 6.30pm finish

Closing Date: 06 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £23,580 Plus a shift allowance of £1,619.00. Full-time, indefinite

Be a part of something inspirational  

Closing Date: 07 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £23,580 to £23,742 (Full-time indefinite)
Shift Allowance is £1,619.00.

Is this the job for you?

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to lead, motivate, and develop a team to deliver outstanding practice?

Do you thrive in a creative, dynamic environment where imagination, play, and learning go hand in hand?

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference every single day while developing others around you?

If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Room Leader who holds a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Childcare qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in Early Years  to join our amazing team.

About Us

At Lancaster University Pre-School Centre, we care for around 200 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.

We’re open for 50 weeks of the year (closed at Easter, Christmas, and on Bank Holidays), and we’re looking to appoint into a Full time 36.5 hours per week vacancy.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Room Leader and key member of our dedicated and friendly team, you will take a leadership and supervisory role in ensuring high-quality care and education within your designated room

You will :

• Lead and manage the day-to-day organisation and operation of one of our rooms, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding are consistently achieved.

• Provide line management, supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Early Years Practitioners, students, and apprentices, supporting their professional development and performance.

• Act as a role model for best practice, supporting staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and interactions in line with EYFS requirements and centre policies.

• Take responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating a high-quality curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children.

• Monitor children’s progress, ensuring accurate observations and  assessments , ensuring accuracy, consistency, and progression in children’s development.

• Lead on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards are embedded in daily practice.

• Work collaboratively within the senior team to support the continuous improvement of practice, contribute to self-evaluation processes, and implement development plans.

• Build and maintain strong, professional partnerships with families, acting as a senior point of contact for your room and supporting positive outcomes for children.

• Support the operational running of the centre, including contributing to staff deployment, ratio management, and daily room organisation.

Every day will bring opportunities to lead by example, inspire your team, and support children to thrive.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

✔ Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification: check your qualification here: https://www.gov.uk/check-early-years-qualification

✔ A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in working within an Early Years setting, with demonstrable experience supporting or supervising staff.

✔ Confident in leading practice, making professional judgments, and supporting quality improvement.

✔ Knowledgeable about the Early Years statutory framework,  safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice.

✔ An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

✔ Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities within a busy childcare environment.

✔ Committed to continuous professional development for both themselves and their team.

✔ A positive, flexible team player who leads by example.

Why work with us?

• We’re proud of our exceptional team and the positive difference we make every day.

• Fantastic facilities – see for yourself: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo

• Beautiful campus location – set in green parkland with shops, cafes, a sports centre, and even a post office on-site.

• Supportive community – from staff networks to clubs and groups, there are endless ways to connect.

• Healthy work-life balance – Lancaster University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team and help shape the future for the next generation.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full time, indefinite)

You will have the opportunity to undertake internationally regarded research and share responsibility for elements of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes. You will be awarded a training contract with Health Education England Northwest in the specialist registrar/specialty trainee grade or equivalent and an honorary contract with a relevant NHS Trust*.

One post is in the NIHR priority theme of digital research. The theme is looking to encourage training and research around the development and delivery of digital health and care interventions, digital research methodology and ‘big data’ analysis Research could include the use of Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning approaches and emerging digital technologies such as non-contact sensors, smartphones, and computer tablets. This theme could also include research in data analytics and predictive analytics, precision medicine (genomics), and virtual & augmented reality. This theme is focused on delivering equitable, cost-effective digital health interventions to deliver patient benefits as well as the wider use of large data sets and how this is used in research, including digital analysis methods.

There may be the potential for opportunities in other GMC registered specialties if research interests align with faculty strengths. 

To be eligible, you must hold (or have submitted) your PhD/MD at the time you apply; and must have been fully awarded your degree by 30 September 2026.  You must hold a current National Training Number (NTN) in the relevant specialty and be more than 12 months prior to CCT at time of appointment* (*not relevant for GP candidate). 

The research element of the post will be based in the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University. The clinical component will be centered around clinical settings in Lancashire and the surrounding area. 

You must be able to take up the post by 30 September 2026

Application is via our online portal at https://hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/ and must include the following attachments:

1. A Curriculum Vitae
2. NIHR Supplementary Questions for candidates form (attached): 

*Please refer to appendix 2 of this document*

Interview date will be advertised in due course, but the successful candidate must be in post by 30 September 2026.

Lancaster University is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family-friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and has held a bronze award since 2008. The Faculty of Health and Medicine gained the silver award in 2013. We are committed to being an inclusive university that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.

General enquiries should be made to Dr Amy Gadoud (Academic Training Programme Director and Consultant in Palliative Medicine), email: a.gadoud@lancaster.ac.uk or Beth Whittaker (ICAT Programme Manager), email: b.whittaker@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 Jul 2026

Department: Research

Salary: Clinical Academic Pay Scales