Bailrigg Campus (Hybrid Working Available)

Lancaster University are looking for a passionate, experienced and proactive Finance Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team.

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.

This Finance Analyst role will work closely with the Finance Partner in providing key budget holders with financial support, budget management, business planning, and performance reporting.

You will have experience and achievement in a financial support setting. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, building trusted relationships and working closely with members of the FP&A team and with other colleagues within the University. You will likely be actively studying towards an AAT qualification, or equivalent.

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.

Applicants must meet all the essential criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The potential for a job-share opportunity may be considered for internal candidates, in exceptional circumstances.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Parkinson, Finance Partner (j.e.parkinson@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

You will provide professional, effective and efficient administrative support to the Health and Safety team in delivering information, training and support to the wider University.  

The role includes coordinating the occupational health surveillance programme, working with departments and an external provider and a critical role in the implementation of the new online health and safety management platform. 

The work will be varied and interacting with role holders from across the University and is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn new skills or further expand on existing experience. 

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 Part-Time, Fixed Term

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: 19 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

You must have prior experience of operating a food and beverage outlet, managing a team and being a champion of food safety. 

We are looking for someone to bring new ideas to campus, to excel in innovation and bring their team with them on the journey. Experience of financial responsibility is a must with someone able to understand P&L accounts, analyse trends and make decisions which contribute to the overall profitability of their unit.

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

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: 18 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

This role may suit someone with a passion for plant science, excellent English language skills, good organizational skills and a flair for teamwork. 

Closing Date: 11 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

Full-time  (internal secondments will be considered)

Lancaster University, in collaboration with the Universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan, hosts one of the eight National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) centres. This national initiative provides seamless access to research support, advice, design and collaboration from pre‑grant through to post‑grant stages for researchers working across the NIHR remit in England. The centre is also designated as a national NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to our service developments through the role of Service Co‑ordinator. This busy and varied position will help shape our administrative structures and processes, working closely within the Central Co‑ordinating team and with RSS centres nationally. You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence across all service activities and workstreams by coordinating high‑quality administrative support. This includes managing client‑facing activities and events and supporting our public contributors and public involvement work.

We are looking for someone who enjoys handling a wide range of enquiries on a day‑to‑day basis and acting as the first point of contact for our service. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills to support meetings and help plan and organise events (both face‑to‑face and online). They will also excel at maintaining accurate records and ensuring precise, reliable service data. You must be able to demonstrate experience of working in an administrative role able to manage administrative processes. 

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 for immediate start, 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. Some remote working will be considered but attendance at the University Campus will be required on an agreed basis. You will join Lancaster University on an indefinite contract which at this time is due to come to an end on 30^th September 2028 due to external funding.  

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 informal enquiries: please contact Sheldon Kent, NIHR Research Support Service Operations Manager s.kent5@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 12 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 full time, indefinite with end date

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.  

Your role will lead the day-to-day shifts within the Sport Lancaster Facilities. You will ensure safe and effective working practices are in place which are delivered to an exceptional level of customer standards. You will lead and motivate the recreation and reception teams in the delivery of the operational strategy.   

Please contact Chris Mitchell on c.mitchell3@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: 27 Jul 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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