Information System Services (ISS) is seeking a talented and motivated Business Analyst to join our Customer, Strategy and Governance Section.

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Department: Professional/Management

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

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of students at Lancaster? We are seeking someone with an interest in digital accessibility and assistive technology to support staff and students, as well as colleagues delivering IT services across the University. This fixed-term role is available until July 2027 to provide cover for a secondment within the team.

Working within the Digital Adoption team, you will collaborate with digital skills developers, accessibility specialists and learning technologists to support training and accessibility initiatives across the University. You will help improve the accessibility of digital services and online resources, act as the first point of contact for the team, respond to enquiries and manage the day-to-day operation of the University's advanced captioning service.

Due to the customer-focused nature of the role and the need to work closely with colleagues, regular on-campus working is required. You will have strong administrative, organisational and IT skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a good understanding of creating accessible content, including documents and videos. Experience in a customer-facing support role would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and collaborative community. We work together to deliver positive change and provide an outstanding experience for our students and staff.

Lancaster University’s beautiful Bailrigg campus offers an exceptional working environment, combining a vibrant and diverse community with stunning green parkland and landscaped surroundings. Staff benefit from a wide range of on-campus facilities, including a sports centre, cafés, shops, a library, post office, pre-school and multi-faith centre. There are also numerous staff networks, clubs and social groups, providing plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues and become part of our welcoming community. Learn more about our employee benefits on the Lancaster University Jobs website.

Applications 

Please use your application to provide evidence of your experience aligning to the person specification and Job description. Apply at the link below and please include a CV and covering letter.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Applicants will therefore need to already hold, or be able to demonstrate, the appropriate right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

The Opportunity

Are you looking to build your career in HR and develop specialist knowledge in UK immigration? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, learning, working with detail and helping people navigate complex processes?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Global Mobility team, with a primary focus on supporting the University’s UK immigration and sponsorship activities.

This is a varied and busy role, offering an excellent opportunity for someone who is curious, proactive and keen to develop specialist knowledge in UK immigration, HR operations and compliance. You do not need prior experience of immigration, we are looking for someone with the ability and enthusiasm to learn, develop specialist knowledge and make a positive contribution to a busy and supportive team. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who will support you to build your knowledge and confidence, while giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work and develop your professional skills.

A key part of the role will be supporting the day-to-day delivery of the University’s UK inbound immigration service. This will include supporting employees and managers with immigration-related queries, assisting with sponsorship processes and maintaining accurate records and documentation. You will also help the team ensure that our processes remain compliant with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements and University policies.

Alongside your immigration responsibilities, you will gain exposure to wider Global Mobility activity, supporting colleagues who work internationally and contributing to a range of international compliance and mobility matters such as payroll. This provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and develop an understanding of the wider challenges associated with international working.

The role involves managing a significant and varied workload, working to deadlines and dealing with detailed and complex information. You will need to be fastidious, organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy. You will also need to be comfortable asking questions, learning from others and developing your knowledge as you gain experience.

In return, you will gain valuable experience in a specialist area of HR, develop knowledge of UK immigration and compliance, and have the opportunity to contribute to a service that supports the University’s international workforce and wider global ambitions.

What will help you succeed in this role

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to develop specialist knowledge of UK immigration and Global Mobility.

You do not need to have worked in immigration before. We can teach you the technical knowledge and processes; we are looking for someone who has the curiosity, organisation, attention to detail and commitment to learn.

UK immigration is a detailed and continually evolving area, so you will need to enjoy learning new information, researching questions and applying guidance carefully. You will be supported as you develop your knowledge, but we will also expect you to take ownership of your learning and progressively build your confidence and independence.

You will need to be comfortable working at pace, staying organised and maintaining accuracy when there is a lot to do.

Your experience does not need to come from a traditional employment setting. We welcome applications from all candidates including graduates and those at the early stages of their careers who can demonstrate these skills through their studies, part-time work, volunteering, placements, internships or other experiences.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full Time, Indefinite

Join our friendly and supportive team and use your exceptional administrative, communication and relationship-building skills to support senior leaders, shape important initiatives, and help create a positive staff experience across the University.

People & Organisational Effectiveness (POE) are looking for an Executive / Divisional Assistant to join the Division. POE plays a vital role in creating the conditions that enable our people and organisation to thrive. From HR Partnering and Health & Safety to Development, Reward and Inclusion, we support leaders and colleagues to deliver excellence across the University. 

As Executive / Divisional Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this work, providing essential support to the Chief People Officer and senior leadership team. You'll coordinate key meetings and projects, and play a pivotal role in keeping things running smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll need discretion and professionalism, along with a proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.

If you enjoy being involved in making things happen, and providing first-class support to senior leaders and the wider Division, we'd love to hear from you. 

This role is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis. We're happy to talk flexible working.  

Informal enquiries for this role can be made to Catherine Harrison, Interim Deputy Director of POE

Closing Date: 29 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full Time, Indefinite

Be a part of something inspirational 

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

Closing Date: 26 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Technical

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

This role is based within the Marketing Office’s Campaigns Team, who manage brand-level marketing for student recruitment, including web, email marketing, advertising, organic social campaigns, and the creation of online and offline assets such as videos and prospectuses. The Team is made up of marketing, communications and digital content specialists who deliver B2C activity from initial lead generation through to enrolled student. 

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of brand-level prospect and conversion communications, designed to turn leads into applicants, and offer holders into enrolled students. 

With a passion for communications and the latest trends in youth marketing, you will bring enthusiasm and innovation to the role; all to help Lancaster University stand out in a competitive higher education market.

Experience of using email marketing software and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems would be an advantage.

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis with a hybrid work pattern. The preference to fully work on campus can be accommodated if desired.  

Please note that this post will require you to work during the clearing and confirmation period – usually mid-August around A-level results day. Leave during this period will be restricted.

Informal enquiries for this role can be made to Megan O’Neill, Campaigns Officer, m.oneill6@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £24,685 (Full-time/Indefinite)

Salary £24,685

Are you an experienced grounds maintenance professional who enjoys working outdoors and takes pride in maintaining high-quality green spaces?

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Grounds Person to join our Grounds Team. You will play a key role in maintaining the University's extensive grounds, sports facilities, and landscaped areas, helping to ensure the campus remains safe, attractive, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors. 

What You'll Do

• Carry out a range of grounds maintenance and horticultural tasks across the campus.
• Maintain sports pitches and outdoor recreational facilities.
• Operate grounds maintenance machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Support litter management, campus presentation, and seasonal maintenance activities.
• Participate in winter gritting and snow clearance operations. 

What We're Looking For

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, or a similar role.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A reliable, flexible, and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Pattern and Hours

This role operates requires flexibility to support operational needs, including occasional weekend working and participation in a winter gritting rota. 

The role follows a seasonal hours arrangement, averaging 36.5 hours per week across the year: 

May – July

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 4:00pm

August – October

• 36.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday, 07:30am – 3:30pm
• Friday, 07:30am – 2:30pm

November – January

• 33 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 2:30pm

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Excellent pension and benefits package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Uniform, PPE, and wet weather clothing.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment. 

Join our Grounds Team and help maintain a campus environment that everyone can be proud of.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Manual

Salary: £24,685 (Full-time/Indefinite)

Lancaster Medical School seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science to contribute to the development and delivery of our undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science (SaES) degree, prospective postgraduate offering and engagement portfolio.

The successful candidate will work with the Director of SaES and excellent team to develop and deliver a sector leading SaES curriculum, excellent research and strategic engagement portfolio. Depending on qualifications and experience this role is offered at grade 7 or grade 8.

The successful candidate will make a significant contribution to teaching, learning and assessment, and the continued development of the SaES portfolio according to their expertise and skills, including, for example, supervising student projects and contributing to core professional practice. An ideal candidate would be able to contribute to more than one of the core SaES disciplines of study.

The university, faculty and specifically SaES team are keen to further build collaborative and sustainable relationships with partners and communities for mutual benefit to create positive change, maximise existing and develop new relationships. The successful candidate, depending on their level of experience, will grow the SaES team’s strategic engagement portfolio, align with the Medical School’s objectives and foster existing and new relationships with industry and third-sector partnerships to enhance curricular and wider team activity.

The faculty 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.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join us and become a part of the positive, intellectual and collaborative SaES team and more widely Lancaster Medical School. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Marina Anderson (Head of Lancaster Medical School) m.e.anderson@lancaster.ac.uk or Dr Sarah Powell (Director of Sport and Exercise Science) s.m.powell@lancasgter.ac.uk. 

This post is available immediately and the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching during the 2026-2027 academic year.

General information about Lancaster Medical School can be found on the Divisional web site: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/lms/, while information about the Faculty of Health and Medicine can be found on the Faculty web site; http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/, and additional information about Lancaster University can be found at: http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/. 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this post, including working week, flexible start/finish times or condensed hours.

Closing Date: 05 Nov 2026

Department: Academic

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 (Full-Time/Indefinite)

This role is offered on a full time basis with a great work-life balance of 36.5 hours per week, working on a rota basis including some evenings and weekends. 

You will already be working in a professional kitchen and will have the skills to help train and develop some of our junior team members. Based in our main production kitchen you will support the running of the conference and hospitality sections by planning ahead, organising the team and ensuring a faultless service delivery every time.

We are seeking a passionate person with the drive to improve and deliver on the creative edge. As a senior chef in our team, you will have enthusiasm and drive to further develop your existing skills.

You must display initiative and self-reliance, but also be able to contribute to and work within a large, fast paced and successful team.

The Hospitality and retail departments have a diverse range of outlets and styles of catering across the campus, including catering for students, conferences, dinners, cafes and bars, restaurants, Graduation and Open/Visitor days.

We reserve the right to withdraw the post if suitable applicants are found

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups.

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Manual

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

The work will primarily focus on two closely related areas: developing a simulation and cosmological inference framework for the ZTF survey; and measuring and modelling environmental biases, including how these interact with the survey's selection effects. The output of this project will be a low-redshift anchor suitable for use by the Vera Rubin/LSST and 4MOST-TiDES surveys.

Candidates with experience in supernova cosmology are encouraged to apply. The post is available immediately, with an anticipated start date of 1st January 2027 (a later start, up to early Spring 2027, can be accommodated). The appointment is a fixed-term contract until September 2029. 

In addition to joining the ZTF Collaboration, the selected candidate will join the wider Observational Astrophysics group at Lancaster, a friendly and collaborative research environment. The candidate will be welcome to participate in group research activities, which cover diverse topics including transients, high-redshift galaxies, galaxy evolution, gravitational waves and citizen science projects, and will have regular opportunities to exchange ideas across these areas. 

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Mathew Smith at mat.smith@lancaster.ac.uk.

Qualifications:
A PhD (or near completion) in astrophysics, physics, cosmology or a related field; strong scientific programming skills (Python); research experience in supernova cosmology, statistical or systematic-uncertainty analysis, or large-scale survey science. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Application Requirements: CV, publication list, and a 2-page research statement describing past research experience and its relevance to the project's science goals.

Deadline: Applications received by Friday 30th October 2026, midnight UK time will receive full consideration.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with a standard postdoctoral researcher role at Lancaster.

Application instructions: Applications must be submitted through the Lancaster University online portal. 

Contact info: mat.smith@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

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

• Simulations and selection effects for SN Ia cosmology and beyond (Lancaster University): lead the forward-modelling of the combined LSST+TiDES sample, and characterise its associated sample selection effects. This project will include building galaxy population catalogues validated against state-of-the-art cosmological simulations (e.g. IllustrisTNG). This simulation effort will be the foundation underpinning every rate, host-galaxy and cosmological result in TRANSCEND.
• SNe Ia cosmology groundwork or rare transient follow-up and characterisation (University of Oxford): use over 30,000 spectroscopically confirmed SNe Ia and 150,000 host-galaxy redshifts to improve SNe Ia standardisation and lay the groundwork for using this sample in future SN cosmological measurements. Alternatively, focus on follow-up and modelling of rare transients.
• Host galaxies of transients (University of Southampton): derive host-galaxy properties from LSST+TiDES photometric and spectroscopic data, and use the unprecedented LSST+TiDES transient sample to study how transients correlate with their environments and measure rates of different classes of transient.
• Transient physical properties and the black hole mass function of tidal disruption events (Queen’s University Belfast): measure key parameters such as luminosity and nickel masses for thousands of transients from TiDES and follow-up data to characterise population demographics, and use hundreds of live TDEs and thousands of host galaxies to derive scaling relations and occupation fractions for SMBHs.

While each position will be associated with a TRANSCEND deliverable, all postdocs will have opportunities to follow up interesting transients and be encouraged to pursue projects that maximise the science from TiDES.

All Postdoctoral Research Associate posts are full-time, funded for 5 years from 1st April 2027. This advertisement is for the post at Lancaster University specifically; separate applications are required to each university for the other three posts. Applicants are encouraged to apply for more than one post and, once appointed, all four researchers will be expected to work closely, through regular collaboration visits, to maximise the overall scientific outcomes of TRANSCEND; please state your order of preference (topic and institution) in your application.

Qualifications: A PhD (or near completion) in astrophysics, physics, cosmology or a related field; strong scientific programming skills (Python); research experience in time-domain astrophysics, supernovae, galaxy evolution, cosmology or survey science. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Application Requirements: CV, publication list, and a 2-page research statement describing past research experience and its relevance to the TRANSCEND science goals. If applying to more than one post, state your order preference in the research statement.

Deadline: Applications received by Thursday 5^th November, midnight UK time will receive full consideration.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with a standard postdoctoral researcher role at Lancaster/Oxford/Southampton/Queen's.

Application instructions: Shortlisting and interviews will be carried out via a cross-institutional panel.

 Contact info: mat.smith@lancaster.ac.uk, i.hook@lancaster.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Department: Research

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

Working with the RSS Sustainability Strategic Theme Lead and a small team of fellow researchers, the appointee will provide expertise in research methodology and topics relevant to priority research areas including sustainability in health and care (focussed on life cycle assessment/environmental footprinting).

The RSS aim is to provide researchers, especially (but not exclusively) those applying for and in receipt of NIHR funding with free access to support and expertise. Lancaster is host to one of eight RSS Hubs delivering the national service and the NIHR RSS Specialist Centre for Social Care, in partnership with the Universities of Liverpool and Manchester, and Manchester Metropolitan University. 

You will have a background in an area of relevance (e.g. environmental impact assessment, buildings / estates decarbonisation, energy efficiency), ideally experience in a variety of research methodologies and experience of working collaboratively with partners within and outside the academic setting. You will also have a track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications/grant income appropriate to your career stage.

Lancaster Medical School provides a friendly environment strongly supporting the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research. 

The position is available for immediate start, and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours.

The role is open to being undertaken remotely but there will be certain duties/responsibilities that require in-person presence at Lancaster University. The balance will be agreed with the successful candidate.

You will join us on an indefinite contract however the roles remain contingent on external funding which currently is due to end on 30^th September 2028.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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.

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. 

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

Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026

Department: Research

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

In this role, you will deliver part or all of several BA-related modules, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and be involved in the setting and marking of assessment tasks. You will also be allocated time to conduct scholarship activities.

You will already hold an MSc and/or PhD in BA or a related discipline (such as Operational Research, Management Science, or Industrial Engineering).  You will also have some teaching experience in the Further Education and/or Higher Education sectors.  You will be appointed at either grade 7 (currently £40K-£46K) or grade 8 (currently £47K-£58K), depending on qualifications and experience.

The appointment is initially for one year, but there is a chance that it will be extended.

Expertise in any of the following topics would be particularly welcome: statistics, data mining, machine learning, stochastic modelling, forecasting, simulation.

Applications are by letter of no more than two pages setting out why you want the role, and how you meet the person specification. A CV must also be included. Applications must be submitted using the Lancaster jobs portal.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Chris Kirkbride, Head of Department (c.kirkbride@lancaster.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 16 Oct 2026

Department: Teaching-Only

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

Lancaster University is among the best in the UK.  A top 10 university in The Complete University Guide 2025 and are joint 10th place in the UK national league tables, we are also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS World Rankings.   

Closing Date: 18 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

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

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 Nov 2026

Department: Support - Manual

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

Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and project meetings as required.

Duration: 3 years with possibility of extension

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of two research fellowships and the associated research teams:

A Royal Society Faraday Discovery Fellowship awarded to Prof Nick Graham to establish the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new project will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabird nutrients and island rewilding on island and marine ecology and ecosystem services. The project has collaborating parters at 4 other universities, fieldwork planned in 5 countries, and will employ a large team of researchers. Your role would support this fellowship for 0.5 FTE of your time (i.e. 2.5 days per week)

A UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Dr Tim Lamont. This project will investigate mechanisms for scaling up tropical marine restoration (coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass), and the role of business sustainability initiatives in delivering large-scale ecosystem restoration. The project has collaborations with the world’s largest coral restoration programme (www.buildingcoral.com), and the private sector’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards (www.globalreporting.org). Your role would support this fellowship for 0.3 FTE of your time (i.e. 1.5 days per week)

 The role will include elements of the following, along with general support for the two projects: Fieldwork planning to include risk assessments, diving safety, ethics and research permits; fieldwork support and possible involvement as research assistant; lab work and organisation; website and logo development and maintenance; social media and public engagement support; team cohesion and coordination including organising socials and retreats; team visas and other needs; workshop and meeting organisation; budget oversight and spending; help with reporting; data management and requests for data sharing; maintaining contact with project partners and collaborators; welcoming and inducting visitors and new group members. 

You will work closely with Nick Graham and Tim Lamont, collaborate with other members of the research team, and coordinate with project partners.

Preferred candidates will have experience in marine / biological science and/or project management. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 10 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. 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 and research. Furthermore, we are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and decolonising agendas.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

 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 and related experience you have developed that are relevant to this post. Word limit 500 words. 

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. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.

For more information, see the Further Information link below.

Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk or Tim Lamont tim.lamont@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 part time indefinite with end date

Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and collaborations as required.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic temperate or warm-water marine scientist and/or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new research hub will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabirds and island rewilding on ecosystem structure, function, and benefits to people. This specific position will focus on how biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships and ecosystem recovery potential are influenced by seabird nutrient inputs. Potential study sites will include the inner and southern Seychelles, the Mediterranean Sea and island archipelagos around the UK, and ecosystems to explore include Mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs and kelp. This project is led out of Lancaster University, with a number of collaborating universities and NGOs. Fieldwork for the project will include periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and scuba and snorkel-based work, and experience of such working will be essential. The successful applicant will work closely with Prof Nick Graham on this project, and collaborate with other members of the research team, both in Lancaster and at collaborating institutions.

Preferred candidates will have a PhD in marine science/disturbance ecology, experience of fieldwork, skills in statistical modelling, and a proven ability to publish scientific papers. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

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. 

Please include:

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. 500 word limit.

CV Please include a 2-page CV.

Publication record: Please upload a list of your publications, clearly distinguishing those that are published and those that are under review. Please do not include those in preparation.

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. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.

Informal enquiries for issues not covered to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. Applications without prior enquiry are welcome and will not be disadvantaged.

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

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

Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University, UK

An exciting opportunity exists for a marine scientist or community ecologist to contribute to a Royal Society funded project: Harnessing island-ocean connections to support ecosystems and people.

Salary: Grade 7

Hours: Full time

Location: Lancaster. Travel for fieldwork and collaborations as required.

Duration: 4 years

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic temperate or warm-water marine scientist and/or community ecologist to join the Island-Ocean Research Hub. This new research hub will investigate island-ocean connectivity and the influence of seabirds and island rewilding on ecosystem structure, function, and benefits to people. This specific position will focus on the role of seabird nutrient run-off, the extent to which those nutrients are integrated into foundation species, and how food web structures are influenced by the nutrient subsidies. Potential study sites will include the inner and southern Seychelles, the Mediterranean Sea and island archipelagos around the UK, and ecosystems to explore include Mangroves, seagrass, coral reefs and kelp. This project is led out of Lancaster University, with a number of collaborating universities and NGOs. Fieldwork for the project will include periods in remote locations, working in small teams, and scuba and snorkel-based work, and experience of such working will be essential. The successful applicant will work closely with Prof Nick Graham on this project, and collaborate with other members of the research team, both in Lancaster and at collaborating institutions.

Preferred candidates will have a PhD in marine science/community ecology, experience of fieldwork, skills in statistical modelling, and a proven ability to publish scientific papers. A proactive and enthusiastic approach and good interpersonal skills are essential. 

Lancaster University is a research-intensive university, ranked in the top 10 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 November 2026. 

What to include in each document of your application:

Cover Letter Please discuss why you are interested specifically in this position, how it fits with your career goals, describe any relevant skills, and how you may seek to develop this area of research. 500 word limit.

CV Please include a 2-page CV.

Publication record: Please upload a list of your publications, clearly distinguishing those that are published and those that are under review. Please do not include those in preparation.

Supporting Statements: Please provide a supporting statement for each Personal Specification point that is listed as being scored via “Supporting Statements”. Aim for one paragraph per criteria (~50-200 words).

Referees: Contact information for at least two referees. At this stage, only contact details are required for referees, not letters of support.

For more information, see the Further Information link below.

Informal enquiries for issues not covered in the further information to Prof Nick Graham nick.graham@lancaster.ac.uk. Such enquiries are not necessary as part of the application and will not inform any decision. 

Closing Date: 30 Oct 2026

Department: Research

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

We seek to appoint 1 full-time post-doctoral research associate (starting Spring 2027) 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: 19 Oct 2026

Department: Research

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

Are you passionate about working in Early Years  and providing quality early years education for the next generation? Do you want to do a job that makes a real difference? Do you want to grow your career and thrive in a dynamic creative work environment where imagination and energy are at the forefront of everything we do?

We are seeking applicants for Part-Time position  for candidates who hold a Level 3 , full and relevant Childcare qualification. 

We want great people to work with our children and their families.

 What you’ll be doing

The Pre-School Centre is open approximately 50 weeks of the year with closures at Easter, Christmas, and all Bank Holidays.

 As an Early Years Practitioner or Support Assistant at Lancaster University, you’ll be an essential part of a fun and dynamic team that fosters a stimulating and safe environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. You'll engage with children through a wide range of valuable learning activities, turning everyday moments into learning adventures. 

About you

To be a great fit for our Pre School team you will need:

• great customer service skills
• to be reliable and hard-working
• a willingness to learn new job-based skills
• a team-orientated and flexible approach.

 Why work with us

Our Pre-School Centre is awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. Our exceptional teamwork makes real positive change for our children, staff and the environment. We want you to be part of that team! Take a look at the facilities here: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo 

 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, 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 

Want to find out more about joining our award-winning  Pre-School team and have an informal chat about the role? Please contact the Pre-School Centre  pscentre@lancaster.ac.uk 

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. 

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. 

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

Closing Date: 24 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Other

Salary: £26,093 (Part-Time/Indefinite) Salary is Full time equivalent

Why work with us
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.

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.

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 plus market supplement to a maximum of £35,199. 

Working hours: Monday-Wednesday 0800 –1630; Thursday 0800 – 1600; Friday 0800 – 1300 plus weekend rota and rota for call out duties  

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.

 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 

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

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis. This post operates on a shift work pattern. 

To find out more about joining our award-winning Facilities team and an informal chat about the role, please contact Ian Watson (i.watson@lancaster.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

Department: Support - Manual

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