Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

The University of Cumbria is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the Institute of Science and Environment as a Link Tutor, supporting the delivery of our Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship and Forestry Works Manager Higher Apprenticeship. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programmes within a university renowned for forestry education.

Based at our Ambleside campus, you will become part of a dedicated forestry team that blends academic expertise with professional forest management experience. The team collaborates closely with colleagues in Conservation, Geography, and Outdoor Learning, and benefits from the University's location in the heart of the Lake District, with access to exceptional field sites including our own area of semi-natural woodland.

The University of Cumbria is home to the National School of Forestry, which has been delivering professional forestry courses for over 50 years. Our work includes a growing portfolio of research and knowledge exchange projects, and we maintain strong links with the forestry sector and the Institute of Chartered Foresters.

As Link Tutor, you will take primary responsibility for tracking apprentice progression and play a key role in employer liaison, ensuring productive, collaborative relationships. Your work will foster a culture of progression within our apprenticeship programme—one that generates recognition, respect, and engagement from employer partners.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. Experience in forestry and/or teaching is not essential; you must have a first and/or higher degree and a strong commitment to supporting the education and training of others. Excellent communication, organisational, and networking skills are essential, along with a keen eye for compliance and attention to detail. 

This role is based on-site due to the practical nature of the work. 

Informal Enquiries: 

Dr Liz Mallabon - Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience - elizabeth.mallabon@cumbria.ac.uk   

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. 

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 with incremental progression to £37,694

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

The Institute of Science and Environment is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic lecturer in outdoor learning with knowledge and experience in outdoor education and the ability to teach outdoor activities.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual, keen to join an enthusiastic team with a passion for creating transformational learning experiences. You will be integral to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as keen to contribute to future developments.  You will have an interest in research specifically within the area of outdoor education and/or learning. Candidates should hold a relevant first and/or higher degree and have a genuine ability to facilitate learning in diverse contexts (class and field based). 

You will join a successful, practical and research informed teaching team with a reputation for innovation in course design and development. Prior experience in teaching in higher education is not essential. For those new to teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education. You will be joining a team of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts from a range of discipline areas to support a thriving undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio including BSc (Hons) Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Studies, BA(Hons) Outdoor Leadership & Education, BSc (Hons) Geography and MA Outdoor Experiential & Sustainability Education. A developing doctoral and post-doctoral research environment focuses on outdoor education, sense of place, bushcraft, therapeutic applications, and broader ecological and environmental management of outdoor resources.

Informal Enquiries: 

Dr Liz Mallabon - Head of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience - elizabeth.mallabon@cumbria.ac.uk   

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 14 Sep 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are seeking a PhD qualified researcher with expertise in the development of a variety of point-of-care diagnostics using electrochemical and optical transductions as well as bioassay and bioprocessing.  You will support work within the European Commission Multistripes and UTI-Diag projects. The post is for an initial 12 months with a potential for a subsequent fixed term renewal.

Informal Enquiries:  Prof. Zulfiqur Ali, PVC Research and Knowledge Exchange at zulfiqur.ali@cumbria.ac.uk 

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, support for professional development, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Sub Section: Research

Salary: £44,746 with incremental progression to £56,535

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are seeking a PhD qualified researcher with significant expertise in instrumentation development for electrochemical and optical diagnostics. You should be able to design and develop relevant electronic circuits as well as mechanical hardware and software for device interface and control.   You will support work within the European Commission UTI-Diag project.

Informal Enquiries: Prof. Zulfiqur Ali, PVC Research and Knowledge Exchange at zulfiqur.ali@cumbria.ac.uk

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, support for professional development, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Sub Section: Research

Salary: £44,746 with incremental progression to £56,535

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the University of Cumbria as Principal Lecturer in Learning and Teaching (Creative Arts).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative educator to provide leadership across our Art, Design and Media provision, advancing excellence in curriculum development, learning and teaching, student experience and academic quality.

As a Principal Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of creative education within the Faculty of Science, Environment, Education and Arts. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, students, industry partners and professional bodies to ensure our programmes remain innovative, inclusive, professionally relevant and academically challenging.

About the role:

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership across a portfolio of programmes and will:

• Lead and support excellence in learning, teaching and assessment across our creative arts portfolio.
• Guide curriculum innovation and programme development, including the creation of new and distinctive provision.
• Support the growth and development of academic colleagues through mentoring, coaching and professional development.
• Promote student success, engagement, retention and progression.
• Contribute to institutional strategies relating to learning and teaching, widening participation and educational innovation.
• Nurture a culture of scholarship, research-informed teaching and professional practice.
• Build and sustain productive partnerships with employers, professional bodies, schools, colleges and cultural organisations.
• Contribute to Faculty and University leadership, planning and quality enhancement activities.

About you:

You will be an experienced academic leader with a proven record of enhancing learning and teaching within higher education. You will have significant people management experience and a proven ability to lead teams successfully through change, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

You will bring:

• A Master's degree and either a completed PhD or progress towards doctoral-level study.
• Significant experience of curriculum leadership and enhancement within Art and Design.
• Experience of supporting and developing colleagues and teams to achieve shared goals.
• Expertise in contemporary pedagogies and innovative approaches to creative education.
• A commitment to inclusive education and widening participation.
• Experience of applying scholarship, research and professional practice to enhance learning and teaching.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-development skills.
• A commitment to helping students and colleagues succeed and flourish.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate creativity, curiosity, ambition and the ability to work with others to deliver meaningful and sustainable change in higher education.

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart. 

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development.

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Informal enquiries:

We welcome informal discussions about the role. Please contact Dr Sarah Bonner sarah.bonner@cumbria.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 02 Sep 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £58,225 with incremental progression to £67,468

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Specialist Digital Simulation Technician to provide technical expertise to support our expanding portfolio of simulation, immersive learning and digital education technologies within the Faculty of Health.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation passionate about transforming its students’ learning and investing in the future of healthcare education through use of advanced simulation equipment, virtual (VR) and extended reality (XR) systems, artificial intelligence-enabled learning technologies and immersive digital environments.

You will play a pivotal role in the development, operation and continuous enhancement of these technologies and of our clinical skills and simulation facilities, supporting the delivery of authentic, technology-enhanced learning experiences for students across Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health programmes.

Working closely with academic teams, technical colleagues, and external partners, you will lead the technical implementation and ongoing development of innovative simulation solutions at the University’s Lancaster campus to enhance student engagement, clinical competence and graduate employability. As part of this, you will be encouraged to explore new approaches, influence institutional strategy, and contribute to sector-leading practice in simulation and immersive education.

The successful candidate will be a technically skilled and creative professional who is passionate about the future of healthcare education. You should enjoy exploring new technologies, solving complex technical challenges and working collaboratively to develop innovative learning experiences.

If you are passionate about simulation, emerging technologies, and transforming the student learning experience through innovation, we would very much welcome your application.

Informal Enquiries: Dan Walker | Lead Technician | daniel.walker@cumbria.ac.uk | Mobile: 07484 577651

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. 

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.

Closing Date: 28 Aug 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 with incremental progression to £37,694

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We're looking for an enthusiastic, creative and engaging Outreach Officer to join our Hello Future team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people to consider higher education and help them realise their potential. Part of the Uni Connect Programme, this role is fixed term until 31st July 2027.

As an Outreach Officer, you'll design and deliver engaging activities for schools and colleges, working with learners from a wide range of backgrounds. No two days are the same—you could be delivering interactive workshops, organising campus events, supporting student ambassadors or building relationships with teachers and community partners.

If you're energetic, enjoy working with young people and are passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 27th August at the Fusehill Street campus, Carlisle.

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. 

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.

Informal Enquiries

Lisa Jackson, Hello Future Programme Manager

lisa.jackson@cumbria.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 19 Aug 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £31,236 with incremental progression to £37,694

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

We are looking to engage professionals to contribute as Teaching Associates across our teaching portfolio. Teaching Associates play a key role in both covering for temporary absences and providing specialist input in modules.

Please register your interest by completing the on-line application form, which will request information about your preferences in relation to working pattern, location and academic specialism.

Once you are registered, your details will be available to Programme and Module Leaders who will be able to contact you directly to discuss periods of work.

Regrettably we are unable to guarantee periods of work through the Teaching Associate route.

Closing Date: 15 Aug 2019

Sub Section: Academic