The Admissions team supports those who wish to study at the University, responding to enquiries and supporting applicants through the process from application to registration.     

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us as an Enquiries and Admissions Co-ordinator, providing support for the admissions service.  

In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for all enquiries from prospective students, agents and advisors via email and telephone, and you will play a pivotal role in supporting the admissions process.   

You will be working with enquirers and applicants, as well as colleagues across the University, to ensure that we provide excellent customer-focused support. You should have excellent IT, communication, and customer-service skills, as well as the ability to produce accurate work to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.      

As part of this role, you will also be involved with facilitating the application process more broadly, data upkeep and other tasks to assist the team in providing an outstanding experience to our applicants.   

Why work with us

Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful 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.

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

We are an organisation that seeks to make positive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental change. If you want to be a part of that, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Contract and contact  

The role is hybrid with both on-campus and home working, and flexible working arrangements can be considered.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Charlotte Appley, Admissions Operations Officer - c.appley@lancaster.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 28 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)

Excellent customer service skills, 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 for 4 hours per day 5 days per week. 

For an informal discussion, please contact Barbara Metcalfe b.metcalfe@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £23,580 to £23,742 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our admissions team in the role of Admissions Officer for undergraduate admissions. This is a 6-month fixed term maternity cover post.  

Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

This role sits within the HR Admin & Service Excellence Team of the P&OE division, who strive to deliver excellent customer service both to internal P&OE and wider university colleagues, along with external candidates and customers. 

You will provide an professional, effective and efficient HR Admin service to all areas of the University by maintaining service level agreements and customer service standards. Utilising the HR Systems to process all aspects of the recruitment and the employee life cycle. From job adverts, through to contract generation through to maternity leave and much more.

Part of the role will be to answer queries as first point of contact for the division and provide the first response from a shared query management system. The role will also have a continuous improvement focus and you will get the opportunity to contribute towards service and process improvement suggestions. 

You will be supported by and work with 8 teams of highly dedicated HR professionals within the division and will acquire process, operational and general knowledge. This provides the perfect opportunity to identify how we can improve our processes and work more efficiently. You will have the ability to make service improvement suggestions that will contribute to a smoother and more efficient service. 

The work will be varied and is a perfect environment for anyone looking for an opportunity to learn new skills or further expand on existing experience.  

For more information please contact Helen Ratcliffe, Service Excellence Team Leader - h.ratcliffe@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 (Full-time indefinite)

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

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.   

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Closing Date: 09 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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