The School of Computing and Communications (SCC) is seeking to appoint a LUNar Simulation Facility Manager to manage and oversee our specialist technical provision and support for all aspects of the LUNar Simulation Facility; a cutting-edge highly reconfigurable facility aligned to the UK’s modern industrial strategy and National Nuclear Strategic Plans for skills by supporting teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Lancaster University programmes.    

The LUNar Simulator is a physical space with flexibility to simulate different control room designs.  It includes hardware and software that is typically found in current and next generation control rooms, leading-edge Audio-Visual equipment and furniture that can be used to flexibly configure different scenarios and record student interactions in the simulator environment.

The simulator facility will be an invaluable teaching tool, enabling students to put into practice the theory from their undergraduate, master’s and doctoral courses, initially within the School of Computing & Communications, School of Engineering, and the Psychology Department.  It will also be used to train Lancaster University PhD students from the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Skills and Training Underpinning a Renaissance in Nuclear (SATURN) which is training the next generation of nuclear energy researchers.  

Applicants should have an aptitude for working in a team based, support oriented IT operation using methodology such as ITL.  We are looking for excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with proven experience of formal project management practices.  You will ensure day to day technical support of the highest professional quality, and provide leadership for the specialist technical, resource and equipment needs of the LUNar Facility.  

We are particularly looking for candidates who can inform and shape future developments, and be integral in ensuring that the staff, student and customer experience is safe, positive and supportive.  

Duties will primarily include delivery of administration, support and development of the various systems and services of the LUNar Facility, including their associated housekeeping systems; managing the Helpdesk system resolving referred queries in a timely and professional manner and ensuring facility maintenance is completed to the appropriate standards and practices for service provision and project delivery.

We are committed to creating a supportive, family-friendly inclusive working environment.  Learn more about equality, diversity and inclusivity at Lancaster University.  More information about living and working at Lancaster can also be found online.  More information about the School can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/scc.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Paul Smith.  paul.smith@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is a quadruple-accredited, world-ranked management school, consistently in the top 20 in three major UK league tables. At the heart of the student experience is our innovative LUMS Careers team, who make a significant impact on the career development and employability of our students. 

A confident and motivated self-starter with experience of sales/business development and performing to targets, you will possess excellent communication and networking skills that they can apply to engaging with businesses across sectors for educational purposes. 

You will seek out and liaise with business contacts, helping diagnose business issues and translating them into research projects for students to tackle as part of their qualification. You will work closely with academic colleagues as part of this process.

Given the critical importance of projects to our undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes in LUMS, an ability to network with, and promote these opportunities to, senior leaders in blue-chip firms, including those in the Times Top 100, would be essential.

This role will be a blended role with a mix of working remotely through MS teams and working on campus. This role will require occasional out of hours working/travel within the UK which would planned, and agreed, in advance. 

This is a full-time, indefinite role.

Please direct informal enquiries to Noeleen Hammond Jones, Deputy Head of LUMS Careers (Work Related Learning) n.hammondjones@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)

In this role, you will:

• support colleagues to design and enhance digital learning materials and activities  
• develop and maintain content within our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)  
• create multimedia resources such as video and interactive content  
• provide practical advice and troubleshooting support on learning technologies  
• work collaboratively across the University to share good practice  
• You’ll be part of a small, supportive team delivering work with real impact on the student experience.  

We welcome applicants with transferable skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. 

About you

You will bring:

• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities  
• excellent communication skills, including explaining technical concepts clearly  
• experience of using digital platforms (e.g. VLEs or similar systems)  
• a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving  
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team  
• An interest in digital learning, accessibility, and inclusive practice will help you thrive.  

The Faculty of Health and Medicine

You will join a collaborative Faculty focused on delivering high-quality teaching and an excellent student experience across disciplines including medicine, health, and biomedical sciences. This role plays a key part in supporting innovative, inclusive, and engaging approaches to learning and teaching, helping our programmes evolve to meet the needs of our students.

Contract and contact

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 12 months from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Flexible working options are available.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo Humphrey, Head of Faculty Operations. J.humphrey2@lancaster.ac.uk

If you want to help shape the future of digital learning in FHM, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 Full time, Secondment

Key Responsibilities include 

• Lead a security team and shift supervisors in delivering 24/7/365 operations ensuring appropriate staffing levels are available.
• Take a key role during emergencies and critical incidents, including escalation and liaison with emergency services
• Oversee incident management systems, ensuring accurate reporting, investigations, and evidence handling (CCTV and statements)
• Support safeguarding, welfare incidents, and major university events (e.g. Open Days, Graduations, protests)
• Ensure compliance with university policies and statutory requirements, and support staff performance, training, and development

Excellent customer service, high levels of initiative, attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task are essential elements of this role.

This is a campus- based post, required to work university core hours with some weekend work required.  

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full time, indefinite)

You will

• Act as the Department’s lead technical authority, providing expert advice to senior management, key stakeholders and all members of the Department.
• Represent technical support at senior management and committee meetings, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop and implement technical and safety strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Manage departmental resources effectively, including budget planning, financial oversight, and resource allocation.
• Monitor performance, risk, and compliance metrics, ensuring appropriate reporting and continuous improvement.
• Be the Departments primary contact and lead for projects with the University’s Facilities division and pro-actively monitor building infra structure to maintain functionality.

Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and is a partner Affiliate of the NTDC (National Technician Development centre)

Guidance on the material to provide.

Cover letter: Please discuss why you are interested in this position, your career goals, and how you anticipate this position will help you achieve those goals. Please also describe the skills you have developed that are relevant to this post and tell us about any skills you want to develop further.

CV: Please include the following sections: Education history; Professional experience/Employment history; Areas of expertise/Skills; Career development (e.g. training courses or workshops).

Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each criterium in the Personal Specification document that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. This should include examples that provide evidence of your experience and expertise. Aim for one paragraph per criterium (~50-200 words). 

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £48,822 to £56,535 (Full-Time/Fixed Term) 12 month contract

You will be able to prioritise a complex workload and work effectively under pressure, while developing and maintaining strong working relationships with the MBChB programme team and a range of internal and external stakeholders, including partner NHS Trusts.

Excellent organisational skills and demonstrable experience in clinical skills teaching (including physical examination skills) are essential.

You will be a registered healthcare professional on an Agenda for Change contract (e.g. nurse or allied health professional), registered with a relevant UK professional regulatory body (e.g. the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or the Health and Care Professions Council). You must hold a current licence to practise and have substantial experience in clinical settings relevant to undergraduate medical education.

You will be responsible for delivering teaching to medical students across a range of clinical skills, with a focus on clinical examination of key body systems, supporting preparation for early clinical experience. You will also facilitate small group teaching, simulation-based education, and lecture-based sessions.

You will support the management of a state-of-the-art simulation and clinical skills facility, including a 9-bed clinical skills laboratory and an 8-bed mobile simulation teaching unit. You will be supported by a clinical skills classroom assistant and visiting colleagues from partner NHS organisations.

The Faculty of Health and Medicine is committed to supporting the needs of individual staff members and promoting a healthy work–life balance. We support flexible and family-friendly working arrangements in line with the Athena SWAN Charter, recognising and promoting good practice in advancing gender equality in higher education and research.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Flexible working arrangements will be considered subject to business need, including flexible hours, compressed working weeks, and job share arrangements.

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Department: Professional/Management

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