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