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: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

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

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: 04 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £23,580

Working at a student-facing Recruitment Service Desk, you will be a confident communicator proficient in a range of media, be able to analyse bulk data, be proactive in solving problems with a proven track record in outstanding customer service and have a keen eye for detail. You will demonstrate the ability to deliver outstanding customer service and build, manage and maintain long-term relationships, and enjoy financial processes including issuing timesheet administration, payroll queries, invoices, and budget reconciliation.

You will be a service driven and results-orientated with excellent general IT and administrative skills and have a good first level of education (minimum 5 GCSEs Grades A-C, including Maths and English). This is a great opportunity for an administrator looking for the opportunity to support a new recruitment process within the world of student and graduate employment at one the UK’s leading Higher Education Institutes.

Applicants must meet all the essential criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. This is a full-time permanent role with hybrid working options.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates seeking part-time or job share opportunities. 

BENEFITS IN ROLE

• Annual leave - 25 days (pro-rata) 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.

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 full time, fixed term

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Finance Division - Bailrigg Campus (Hybrid Working Available)

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.

About the Role

Lancaster University is seeking a motivated and proactive Senior Finance Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role will support Professional Services and other non-faculty areas providing high-quality financial insight to support effective planning, budgeting and decision-making.

Working closely with the Finance Partner and colleagues across the Finance Division, you will support budget holders and senior colleagues by delivering accurate reporting, analysis and financial advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely and accurate management reports and financial analysis
• Assist budget holders in monitoring financial performance and understanding variances
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and in-year forecasts
• Contribute to business planning and financial modelling activities
• Support financial processes and reporting improvements
• Build effective working relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and deadlines

About You

We are looking for a collaborative and analytical finance professional who can turn financial data into clear insight.

You will bring:

• Experience in a finance, management accounting or financial analysis role
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence explaining financial information to non-finance stakeholders
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong Excel skills and experience using financial systems and reporting tools
• A proactive, service-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement

You will be:

• AAT qualified or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience
• Actively studying towards (or willing to study towards) a recognised professional accountancy qualification (CIMA or CCAB)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus University closure days at Christmas and Easter
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible benefits package
• Family-friendly and work-life balance policies

Applicants must meet all the essential criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. Lancaster University promotes equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Iqbal Hasan, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at iqbal.hasan@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

 ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will: 

• Be able to demonstrate good understanding of synthetic chemistry and practical techniques. 
• Have experience of following and ensuring good laboratory practice and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Be able to demonstrate competent understanding of chemical safety as applicable to an undergraduate teaching environment with a working knowledge of health and safety and other relevant legislation. 

 THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus university closure days and bank holidays.
• Access to employee pension scheme, and Lancaster’s 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 of all staff. Lancaster University is a signatory to the Technician Commitment and has implemented a Technicians Career Framework to support individuals with their personal development and career planning. 

 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 2026) with modern state-of-the-art labs housed in a completely refurbished building. 

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

Lancaster University is highly ranked – 14th in the UK according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. It was awarded the Times International University of the Year in 2020 and University of the Year in 2018, and holds a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University’s campus is located in 560 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the small but vibrant city of Lancaster.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to our Chemistry Departmental Safety Officer and Superintendent, Helen Quirk, h.quirk@lancaster.ac.uk. 

Please upload a one page cover letter with your application.

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Other

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

Our School of Engineering community draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today we are a thriving centre for research and education that value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We currently comprise over 70 staff and over 100 research students working together across nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics and materials engineering subject areas to foster innovation and meet the global challenges of our times.

Lancaster University is one of the UK’s leading research-intensive HEIs with 91% of its research ranked as world leading or internationally excellent. The University was TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising our ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining individuals who share and support our commitment to promote an inclusive working and teaching community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups in engineering, and particularly those identifying as women. We provide family friendly, flexible working arrangements with staff networks and inclusive facilities to promote a healthy work-life balance for our staff https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/about-us/our-campus/family-friendly-lancaster/ Our supportive working environment is recognised by our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter awards.  https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/edi/.

To arrange an informal discussion about this role please contact Professor Raffaella Villa (r.villa@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)

This post is available at grade 5 or as a development role where it is anticipated that upon satisfactory completion of a predetermined training program the role holder will progress to G5. The post is initially funded until 31 July 2027, candidates seeking a secondment opportunity are welcomed.

The role will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Engineering stores area including:

• Managing goods inwards and outwards.
• Receiving, handling and storing safely, deliveries to the stores area for the School, including those with specific health and safety requirements: e.g. gas cylinders, chemicals & solvents.
• Notifying members of the department that items ordered have arrived and arrange collection.
• Procurement for taught students, e.g. for individual and group projects.
• Liaison with delivery drivers, logistics/courier companies etc. as required.

At grade 5 the role will further be responsible for:

• Fork lift truck operation
• Safe use of workshop machinery used to cut materials to required size e.g. band saw, guillotine
• Management of hazardous waste storage & collection.
• Management and distribution of compressed gas cylinders
• Advise on use of couriers and overseas dispatches, import and export procedures and hazardous goods transportation.

Your work will include frequent liaison with teaching and research staff, undergraduate and post graduate students. Applicants should be good communicators and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

The School draws upon over five decades of excellence and innovation in engineering, and today is a thriving centre for research and teaching. Our mission is to perform world-leading research, and to use that research to help understand and solve engineering challenges of global significance.  We currently comprise over 120 members of staff and we work across mechanical, nuclear, chemical, robotics & control, electronics, materials and manufacturing engineering subject areas. In January 2024 we opened our second purpose-built engineering building, further increasing our experimental and laboratory facilities.

You should have a strong commitment to supporting the teaching and research activities of the School and the on-campus staff and student experience at Lancaster, and also a willingness to engage in continuing professional development and outreach activity.

The School of Engineering offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on our departmental values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, which recognise and celebrate good employment practice undertaken to address gender and race equality in higher education and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and widening participation agendas. We particularly welcome applicants that are enthusiastic advocates of STEM.

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Martin O'Connor, Departmental Officer (m.c.oconnor@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £30,378 Full time, Fixed Term

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)

As part of the Resource Provision Team, you will work closely with colleagues to order and receive print and digital library resources, in all formats, and to all library users. The team acquires new content and makes it available via library systems, including the Library Discovery service, OneSearch and the online Resource List System, Leganto.    

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate confidently with colleagues, students, university staff and external contacts. Accuracy and an eye for detail is important, as well as the ability to use initiative and be self-motivated.  

Lancaster University Library provides an outstanding environment for study and research. We are committed to being user-focused, digitally driven, socially inclusive and innovative in our approach to service provision.   

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive, and the library has made Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity one of the key aims of the Library vision. We will provide an inclusive, supportive and safe environment where everyone belongs and can contribute to our distinctiveness. We welcome applications from people in diverse groups, particularly encouraging applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.   

We are a Disability Confident employer and we work to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made for our colleagues to reduce barriers to inclusion at work.  

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. Consideration will be given to job share applications. We also provide a comprehensive set of staff benefits and development opportunities.  

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Annette Lawrence, Head of Library Content: a.lawrence@lancaster.ac.uk.   

Could the text in this advert be formatted to be more accessible for you? Please let us know and we will endeavor to provide the information in an alternative format.  

Closing Date: 09 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate initiative and creativity in a fast moving and challenging environment of student recruitment.  The ability to work on your own initiative and communicate with a range of people from a variety of backgrounds is essential.  The successful candidate will have a varied workload and have supervisory responsibility for a team of department student ambassadors. 

Blended working including a combination of in person office based and remote digital working from home is likely. Training and support will be provided throughout.  

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Helen McAlley at

h.mcalley@lancaster.ac.uk  

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.  

This role is a fixed term role until 31st December 2026. 

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full time, Fixed Term

This grant focuses on the interface between symplectic topology and algebraic geometry. Your role would be to work, both independently and collaboratively with the Principal Investigator (Jonny Evans), on research problems in these areas, publishing your results and presenting at conferences.

You should have completed a PhD in symplectic geometry, algebraic geometry, or a closely related discipline. You should have a good record of research, preferably available on the arXiv, and be able to demonstrate that you have a clear research agenda of your own which ties in with that of the grant.

The position is available from September 1^st 2026, and will run until the end of the grant on 31^st August 2027. Interviews will be carried out shortly after the closing date.

Interested candidates are advised to contact Dr Jonny Evans (j.d.evans@lancaster.ac.uk) if they have any queries about the position.

Closing Date: 30 Jun 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,906 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

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

Are you an enthusiastic, proactive, and self-motivated individual seeking your next challenge and an opportunity to enhance your skill set? Information Systems Services (ISS) is in search of a vital team member to provide outstanding support to our CIO and the wider divison. 

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for leading academic administration and education services across the institution. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, the Academic Registrar will help shape an excellent student experience through high-quality, inclusive and effective services, systems and processes which take account of regulatory compliance obligations in English higher education.

The role provides leadership across key areas including student records and assessment, academic quality, timetabling, student conduct, regulatory compliance, student systems and data management. The postholder will also act as Deputy Director of the Student and Education Services Division and will be a core member of the SES leadership team.

We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can build strong relationships across a complex organisation and inspire teams through change.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s strategic ambitions and to lead services that have a direct impact on students, staff and partners.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully leading teams, services or major projects in a complex organisation
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• The ability to lead change and improve services through innovation, systems and data
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks
• A commitment to delivering excellent user-focused services

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alison Mullan, Director of Students, Education and Academic Services on a.mullan@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Senior Management

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)

As Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), you will join Lancaster University’s executive team at a significant moment in the institution’s development, shaping the strategic direction of education across the University. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and colleagues across the institution, you will drive educational quality, performance and innovation, providing leadership across teaching and learning, student outcomes, TEF, curriculum development, digital and AI-enabled education, and the wider student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate provision. 

Lancaster is proud of its academic excellence, collegiate culture and global outlook. We are consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities and we are committed to delivering transformational education while responding confidently to the changing higher education landscape.

We are seeking an outstanding leader with professorial standing, significant senior experiences in empowering high performing team and a proven ability to deliver strategic educational change. You will bring a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, strong partnership-building skills, and a commitment to inclusive, research-informed and future-focused education within a complex institutional environment.

You will play a central role in shaping Lancaster’s future direction and educational progression. This role is offered on the senior salary framework for an initial four-year term, overlaying a substantive academic appointment.

Candidates are invited to explore the opportunity further before submitting an application by visiting our dedicated microsite https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs/pro-vice-chancellor-education/

Applications should comprise:

• A short professional curriculum vitae
• A supporting statement/covering letter (maximum two A4 pages, Arial 11pt, normal margins)

Your supporting statement/covering letter should provide clear, evidence-based examples demonstrating how you meet the specifics outlined in the person specification.

Join Lancaster University and help shape an educational experience that is progressive, inclusive and internationally recognised for excellence.

Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Senior Management

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 have a PhD in a relevant specialist ESJ area (or award within 12 months), demonstrate excellent teaching abilities including experience of online environments and doctoral supervision, conduct original and innovative research, and have a developing portfolio of research publications. We invite candidates with research interests in education, social inequalities, and social justice in school contexts and particularly encourage applications from those working on climate sustainability, environmental education, and school-based responses to the climate crisis.

Educational Research at Lancaster University is an inclusive, dynamic and diverse community specialising in offering online postgraduate programmes in education and conducting theoretically-informed, methodologically rigorous and socially-relevant research in education. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Carolyn Jackson, Discipline Lead for Educational Research, c.jackson2@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £39,906 to £56,535 (Full-time indefinite)

An exciting opportunity exists for a coral reef scientist or marine community ecologist to contribute to a Horizon Europe funded project: The role of connectivity in safeguarding functioning coastal ecosystems under global change.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic marine scientist to contribute to a project investigating the links between mangroves, seagrasses and coral reefs in the context of seabird nutrient inputs. This is a multi-institutional project, led by University of Bremen. Lancaster University is leading the ecology component focused on the Seychelles, with a particular focus on Aldabra Atoll and the inner islands marine parks.  Fieldwork for the project will include long periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and experience of such working will be essential. The project will identify key sites where mangrove to coral reef connectivity can be mapped and investigated, assess species and nutrient connectivity across the seascape, and investigate outcomes for both ecosystem functioning and food security. Patterns of seabird densities in mangrove stands will be used as a study design to investigate the influence of seabird derived nutrient inputs on seascape connectivity. Co-mentoring of a PhD student on the same project will be part of the role. Applicants are encouraged to think through their own ideas about these linkages and how their area of expertise could be applied to this study design. You will work closely with Prof Nick Graham and Dr James Robinson on this project, and collaborate with partners at Seychelles Islands Foundation and Seychelles Parks and Gardens Authority, and with other universities in the consortium.

Preferred candidates will have a PhD in marine science, extensive experience of fieldwork in remote settings, and skills in statistical modelling, and writing publications. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 15 of UK universities. The Lancaster Environment Centre (LEC) is a large and multidisciplinary department, tackling environmental challenges across the natural and social sciences. Within LEC, there is particular strength in high diversity tropical systems, including coral reefs and tropical rainforests. LEC offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on departmental values and embedded Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) considerations and actions. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

We anticipate interviews will be held in June 2026. The contract is for 3.5 years.

 What to include in each document of your application:

Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, and how it fits with your career goals. Please also describe any skills you have developed that are relevant to this post, and how you may seek to develop this area of research. 

CV Please include a 2-page CV.

 Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point 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 criteria (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for at least two referees.

For more information, see the Further Information link below.

Informal enquiries to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk or Dr James Robinson james.robinson@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Indefinite with End Date)

You will play an active hands-on role in the lab, carrying out experiments in molecular biology, protein expression and purification, antibody discovery, assay development, and venom activity testing, while also providing broader technical and laboratory support.

You will contribute to the day-to-day running of the lab through equipment upkeep, preparation of reagents and buffers, stock management, ordering consumables, record keeping, and support with health and safety and regulatory documentation. This role offers valuable practical experience in a dynamic research environment and the opportunity to contribute to impactful work aimed at developing biologic strategies to reverse neurotoxicity.

Role responsibilities

As part of a friendly and collaborative team, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out defined laboratory experiments, including molecular biology, protein purification, assay development, antibody discovery, and venom activity assays
• Maintaining accurate experimental records and supporting data organisation and management
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the lab, including preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, managing stock, and ordering consumables
• Assisting with laboratory administration, including health and safety documentation, record keeping, and coordination with collaborators
• Providing technical support and training to students and other lab members
• Participating in lab meetings, training, and relevant outreach or engagement activities

About you

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

• A degree in molecular biology, biochemistry or a related discipline
• Practical laboratory experience in biological research
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage time effectively and support multiple aspects of laboratory and project activity
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and technical troubleshooting, with the confidence to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• A high level of attention to detail and commitment to accurate record keeping

Experience in areas such as cloning, protein expression and purification, antibody-related methods, assay development, or general molecular biology techniques would be advantageous. Experience of supporting laboratory operations, including inventory management, ordering, and health and safety documentation, would also be beneficial. Training will be provided where needed. Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a commitment to supporting high-quality research.

Why work with us

You will join a supportive and ambitious research environment, working on an exciting project focused on biologic approaches to reversing neurotoxicity. This role offers the chance to gain broad technical experience across molecular biology, protein science, antibody discovery, and laboratory management, while working closely with the PI, students, and collaborators. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical expertise, contribute meaningfully to research, and grow professionally within an active academic laboratory.

The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences, part of the Faculty of Health and Medicine, is a vibrant and interdisciplinary research environment focused on human health and disease. It offers state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports both independent and team-based research, while promoting work-life balance and individual support. Find out about more about our employee benefits and life at Lancaster on our website: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs

The Faculty has held an Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact Dr. Stefanie Menzies at: s.menzies@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

Department: Research

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

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as well as research student supervision, and we particularly encourage applications from candidates able to teach Tudor history. The appointee will be expected to play a full role as a member of the History community at Lancaster. 

About you

You will have completed their PhD and should have experience of undergraduate teaching and, ideally, of postgraduate teaching as well. You should have a strong track record of high-quality publications relative to their career stage and a coherent five-year plan of research activity that will produce further high-quality outputs suitable for return to current and future REF exercises.

You will also be expected to show a willingness to develop research projects with the potential to attract funding from major funders. A strategy for engaging with external stakeholders in ways that will lead to research impact is also desirable.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate a commitment in research and/or teaching to using and developing fresh conceptual or methodological approaches (including Digital Humanities) and whose work engages with diverse perspectives and global contexts.

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

Informal enquiries should be made to Discipline Lead for History, Michael Brown, e-mail: m.brown23@lancaster.ac.uk.

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. 

History at Lancaster is a vibrant and supportive academic community that has been at the forefront of innovation in the discipline for over 60 years. Our expertise ranges from medieval to modern, and spans the globe from the Americas, through Europe and Africa, to South and East Asia. We encompass many different types of history including the history of war and diplomacy, environmental history, the histories of science and medicine, gender history, and the history of crime. You can find out more about History at Lancaster here.

About Lancaster University 

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

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. For more information about working at Lancaster, see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £56,535 (Full time, indefinite)

At Lancaster University we support each other by being open and fair, and promoting diversity. We build strong communities by working effectively together in a supportive way, and we create positive change by being ambitious in our learning, expertise, and action.

ABOUT YOU

You will:

Have experience of providing a high level of customer service.

Have the ability to prioritise workload to meet competing deadlines, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Be able to present information accurately and communicate effectually with a wide range of people.

Be able to demonstrate competent IT skills and the ability to work with new systems and software in an evolving digital environment.

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, flexible and agile working policies on an individual basis. We are members of the Athena SWAN Charter, a scheme which recognises and celebrates good employment practice for women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in higher education and research.

The Faculty of Science and Technology is a community of eight departments engaged in world-leading research that makes a demonstrable difference to our economy and society. We offer a range of degree programmes that are among the highest rated in the UK in terms of the quality of teaching, the quality of the student experience and student career prospects. Our Student Programmes Team roles are integral to our success.

You can find out more about the Faculty of Science and Technology at https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/sci-tech

You can also find out more about the School of Computing and Communications at https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/scc/

Please upload a cover letter with your application.  In your cover letter, please include your rationale and interest in applying for this particular post, and examples of your commitment to the ongoing development of skills and experience.

For each of the supporting statements in the application form, please include examples to show your experience and/or skills in that area.  

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups, for this 11 month role.

We encourage informal enquiries to discuss any aspect of this role either via telephone or an in-person meeting. To arrange please contact Liam Richards (Student Programmes Officer, School of Computing) at l.richards1@lancaster

Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

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 have a PhD in a relevant specialist TEL area (or award within 12 months), demonstrate excellent teaching abilities including experience of online environments and doctoral supervision, conduct original and innovative research, and have a developing portfolio of research publications. We invite candidates with research interests that take conceptually and methodologically robust approaches to examining the educational relationships between GenAI and pedagogical practices.

Educational Research at Lancaster University is an inclusive, dynamic and diverse community specialising in offering online postgraduate programmes in education and conducting theoretically-informed, methodologically rigorous and socially-relevant research in education. 

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Carolyn Jackson, Discipline Lead for Educational Research, c.jackson2@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

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

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Modern British History, c.1800-2000 (Teaching and Scholarship). This is a 1.0 FTE post for 12 months starting on 1 August 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, providing cover for a colleague on a Koch History Centre Senior Fellowship.

You will be asked to contribute to teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as ‘Modern Worlds’, ‘Handling Historical Evidence’, ‘Modern Britain’, ‘Advertising and Consumerism in Britain, 1853-1960’, and ‘Modernity and Mass Society’. In addition, you will make a more general contribution to History teaching programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, for example by supervising dissertations. You  may be expected to assume responsibility for various administrative tasks and will be expected to play a full role as a member of the History community at Lancaster. 

About you

You should have experience of undergraduate teaching and ideally experience of postgraduate teaching as well. You should have an active programme of research. You will be expected to have completed their PhD.

Your research and/or teaching should engage with the history of modern Britain and the social and cultural histories of the economy, advertising, or consumerism.

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

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Discipline Lead for History, Dr Michael Brown, e-mail: m.brown23@lancaster.ac.uk.

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. 

History at Lancaster is a vibrant and supportive academic community that has been at the forefront of innovation in the discipline for over 60 years. Our expertise ranges from medieval to modern, and spans the globe from the Americas, through Europe and Africa, to South and East Asia. We encompass many different types of history including the history of war and diplomacy, environmental history, the histories of science and medicine, gender history, and the history of crime. You can find out more about History at Lancaster here.

About Lancaster University 

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

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. For more information about working at Lancaster, see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Fixed Term)

The successful candidate will be asked to contribute to teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate modules such as ‘Medieval and Early Modern Worlds’, ‘Human and Environment’, ‘Death’, and ‘Global Environmental History’. In addition, the candidate will make a more general contribution to History teaching programmes at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, for example by supervising dissertations. The successful candidate may be expected to assume responsibility for various administrative tasks and will be expected to play a full role as a member of the History community at Lancaster. 

About you

The candidate should have experience of undergraduate teaching and ideally experience of postgraduate teaching as well. The candidate should have an active programme of research. The successful applicant will be expected to have completed their PhD.

The candidate’s research and teaching should engage with global histories and non-European cultures and contexts, and we are particularly keen to invite candidates with expertise in the history of the early modern period, c.1500-1800.

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

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be made to Discipline Lead for History, Dr Michael Brown, e-mail: m.brown23@lancaster.ac.uk.

About us

The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University takes a bold and distinctive place-based approach to addressing the complex and multi-dimensional problems facing humanity. Our strength comes from our multidisciplinary approach, knowing that creative solutions to these problems will draw upon on our core disciplines: History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Philosophy, Politics and Religious Studies. 

History at Lancaster is a vibrant and supportive academic community that has been at the forefront of innovation in the discipline for over 60 years. Our expertise ranges from medieval to modern, and spans the globe from the Americas, through Europe and Africa, to South and East Asia. We encompass many different types of history including the history of war and diplomacy, environmental history, the histories of science and medicine, gender history, and the history of crime. You can find out more about History at Lancaster here.

About Lancaster University 

Situated just outside the vibrant and historic city of Lancaster in north-west England, Lancaster University is consistently ranked among the UK’s top 15 universities in major league tables. The University offers a research-intensive environment with a strong commitment to teaching excellence. It was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework and, in REF2021, 91% of its research was rated as ‘internationally excellent’ or ‘world leading.’ Surrounded by natural beauty and cultural richness, Lancaster provides an outstanding quality of life for staff and students alike.

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. For more information about working at Lancaster, see Jobs - Lancaster University.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £46,049 full time, fixed term

We will enable links with our clinical education partners to provide continued clinical experience alongside these medical education posts, as part of these unique, early portfolio career opportunities.

You will work in collaboration with the academic, clinical and professional service staff in Lancaster Medical School and deliver teaching to medical students.  Preferred areas of focus within the curriculum are anatomy and clinical skills teaching but other areas of expertise will be considered. 

You will be involved in all teaching, assessment and scholarly activity of our thriving Medical School, and should have the opportunity to gain experience of a range of small, medium and large group teaching. Successful applicants will be supported in developing their knowledge and skills in medical education during this post.

The Faculty of Health and Medicine 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 position is available from August 2026 and we are open to discussing job share opportunities/part-time working and flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours.

Lancaster Medical School is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population and is therefore committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Iain Robinson (i.m.robinson@lancaster.ac.uk) 

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2026

Department: Teaching-Only

Salary: £38,831 to £73,992 (Part-Time/Fixed Term)

Senior Research Associate in Medical Device Cyber Security 

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Department: Research

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

12 month fixed-term

Lancaster University School of Law is a vibrant, research-intensive Law School that strives to produce an outstanding educational experience for its students.  We seek to appoint a 12 month, fixed-term Lecturer in Law.  Expertise in all areas of law are welcome but an ability to contribute to teaching across the School’s core undergraduate LLB modules is essential. As part of your role, you will be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will also take on administrative duties and/or leadership roles as requested by the School.

The post is offered on a Teaching & Scholarship basis.  You will be required to develop a programme of personal scholarship in your chosen field of study, applying this to your teaching and leadership activities.

Lancaster University is a UK top 10 University (Complete University Guide 2026). The School of Law is consistently ranked in the top quartile of UK league tables and has an excellent track record in National Student Survey results (5^th in the UK for student experience in the Complete University Guide 2025). The School has a vibrant teaching and research culture, with interdisciplinary collaborations, and a cohort of around 50 PhD students studying a range of different legal areas.

The School has over 45 academic members of staff and is committed to making a positive impact on people's lives as well as academic excellence – over 80% of the School's research was rated as being internationally excellent or world leading in the 2021 Research Assessment Exercise.  We excelled in particular in relation to impact, being ranked at 6^th in the UK on this measure. The School is also committed to innovation and excellence in teaching, learning and assessment and is particularly strong in the areas of employability and student skills development, not least through our award-winning Law Clinic and extra-curricular student activity including mooting, negotiation and mediation.

Staff in the School continue to benefit from Lancaster’s strong commitment at institutional and School level to opportunity for all and the provision of an environment that encourages and supports research and scholarship. The School is very proud of its friendly, co-operative ethos that promotes collaborative working and the sharing of research and teaching experiences. Both research and scholarship are supported through a structured staff development programme and the opportunity to partake in a School mentoring scheme.

To find out more about the School, please go to: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/law

Informal enquiries may be made to: Professor Bryan Clark, Head of School at b.j.clark@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 May 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £56,535 (Full-Time/Fixed Term)

Lancaster University School of Law is a vibrant, research-intensive Law School that strives to produce an outstanding educational experience for its students.  We seek to appoint two Lecturers in Corporate Law to contribute across the School’s undergraduate corporate law modules and also to our LLM in International Commercial and Corporate Law.   An ability to teach EU law would be an advantage but is not essential.  As part of your role, you will be expected to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will also take on administrative duties and/or leadership roles as requested by the School. The post will be offered on either a Teaching & Research or Teaching & Scholarship basis.

For the Teaching & Research role, you will pursue impactful research and deliver publications of a high quality and at a level appropriate for a strong submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.  For the Teaching & Scholarship role you will be required to develop a programme of personal scholarship in your chosen field of study, applying this to your teaching and leadership activities.

Lancaster University is a UK top 10 University (Complete University Guide 2026). The School of Law is consistently ranked in the top quartile of UK league tables and has an excellent track record in National Student Survey results (5^th in the UK for student experience in the Complete University Guide 2025). The School has a vibrant teaching and research culture, with interdisciplinary collaborations, and a cohort of around 50 PhD students studying a range of different legal areas.

The School has over 45 academic members of staff and is committed to making a positive impact on people's lives as well as academic excellence – over 80% of the School's research was rated as being internationally excellent or world leading in the 2021 Research Assessment Exercise.  We excelled in particular in relation to impact, being ranked at 6^th in the UK on this measure. The School is also committed to innovation and excellence in teaching, learning and assessment and has a particular focus on employability and student skills development, not least through our award-winning Law Clinic and extra-curricular student activity including mooting, negotiation and mediation.

Staff in the School continue to benefit from Lancaster’s strong commitment at institutional and School level to opportunity for all and the provision of an environment that encourages and supports research and scholarship. The School is very proud of its friendly, co-operative ethos that promotes collaborative working and the sharing of research and teaching experiences. Both research and scholarship are supported through a structured staff development programme and the opportunity to partake in a School mentoring scheme.

To find out more about the School, please go to: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/law

Informal enquiries may be made to: Professor Bryan Clark, Head of School at b.j.clark@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 May 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £56,535 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

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: 29 May 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full-Time/Indefinite
plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199

We seek to appoint 1 full-time post-doctoral research associate (starting Summer 2026) to complete a team of 4 researchers who are exploring novel concepts for security controls and assurance in converged and ultra-large scale infrastructures.

The successful candidate for this role will develop new techniques for orchestrating security controls in dynamic and complex systems undergoing frequent changes to their function and security requirements. This work will involve researching how to introduce interactions between security controls to achieve security goals and exploring the trade-offs of doing so. We seek to appoint a researcher who has either experience in abstract modelling of distributed systems or practical experience deploying and experimenting with security controls.

As a Programme Grant there is considerable flexibility in this research agenda. This allows the right candidate to have a significant ability to direct their research activities. This is a great opportunity for an individual to build their research career.

Key duties of this post include:

• Conducting original research to orchestrate security in future complex distributed systems.
• Developing high quality and impactful publications.
• Collaborating with academic, industry partners and other EPSRC projects.

 The successful candidate will have a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent with experience in cyber security or distributed systems.

The School of Computing and Communications at Lancaster University offers a highly inclusive and stimulating environment for career development, and you will be exposed to a range of further opportunities over the course of this post. We are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies, as well as the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

You will join us on an indefinite contract; however, the role remains contingent on external funding, which for these roles initially ends after 24 months (with the possibility to extend further).

The candidates will be working under the direct supervision of Prof. Neeraj Suri (neeraj.suri@lancaster.ac.uk)  and Dr. Matthew Bradbury (m.s.bradbury@lancaster.ac.uk). We welcome enquires prior to the submission of an application!

Closing Date: 23 May 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for a highly motivated and professional Personal Assistant to join the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, providing confidential and high-level support to Senior Officers.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the University, supporting senior leadership and contributing to the smooth running of a busy and dynamic office. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys managing complex priorities, building strong professional relationships, and ensuring senior leaders are supported effectively.

About the role

As Personal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting Senior Officers by managing complex schedules, coordinating meetings, and ensuring priorities are handled efficiently. You will be trusted to work with discretion and professionalism while helping maintain the effective operation of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office.

The role offers variety and responsibility, including diary management, meeting coordination, and supporting travel arrangements, including international travel planning.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively managing complex and demanding Outlook diaries

• Coordinating meetings, appointments, and competing priorities

• Providing high-level confidential administrative support to Senior Officers

• Preparing agendas and taking accurate minutes for meetings

• Supporting meeting facilitation and follow-up actions

• Organising travel arrangements, including international travel when required

• Supporting the efficient day-to-day operation of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Experienced in managing complex diaries and competing priorities

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced professional environment

• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills

• Experienced in minute taking and meeting coordination

• Experienced in organising travel arrangements (desirable)

• Professional, proactive, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion

Why join us?

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a professional and collaborative environment. You will be part of a supportive team where your organisational skills and initiative will make a real impact.

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

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)

This £4M programme is funded by EPSRC and brings together research groups from the Universities of Lancaster, Bristol, Warwick and the London School of Economics together with a committed group of industrial and public sector partners. 

Interaction between the research groups at the universities will be strongly encouraged and resourced; our philosophy is to tackle the methodological, theoretical and computational aspects of these statistical problems together. This integrated approach is essential to achieving the substantive fundamental advances in statistics envisaged, and to ensuring that our new methods are sufficiently robust and efficient to be widely adopted by academics, industry and society more generally.

The programme is led by Idris Eckley (Lancaster University), Haeran Cho (University of Bristol), Paul Fearnhead (Lancaster University), Qiwei Yao (London School of Economics) and Yi Yu (University of Warwick). 

This 2-year position is available at Lancaster University. You should have, or be close to completing, a PhD in Statistics or a closely related discipline. Throughout, you should have demonstrated an ability to develop new statistical theory and methods in one of the relevant areas, including but not limited to: anomaly detection; changepoint analysis; non-stationary time series analysis, high dimensional statistics, statistical-computational tradeoffs, scalable statistical methods. You will also have shown a demonstrable ability to produce academic writing of the highest publishable quality.  

This is a are full-time position, though we will consider applicants requesting part-time or other flexible working arrangements. 

Candidates who are considering making an application are strongly encouraged to contact Idris Eckley (i.eckley@lancaster.ac.uk) or Paul Fearnhead (p.fearnhead@lancaster.ac.uk) to discuss the programme in greater detail.  

Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026

Department: Research

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

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: 29 May 2026

Department: Research

Salary: Clinical Academic Pay Scales