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 looking for a friendly, professional and organised University Receptionist to provide an efficient and effective reception service across our Fusehill Street and Brampton Road campuses in Carlisle.

You will be responsible for delivering a welcoming and helpful first point of contact for students, staff, visitors and other customers. Working within established routines and procedures, you will manage a varied range of reception activities, often working to tight timescales and responding confidently to changing priorities.

Informal Enquiries: Tom Heinze - Reception Supervisor- Tom.heinze@cumbria.ac.uk or Vanessa Pattinson - Residential Services Manager- vanessa.pattinson@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: 22 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,479 pro rata

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 an enthusiastic and experienced Lecturer in Children's Nursing to join our dynamic academic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with a passion for teaching, scholarship, and student success to contribute to the development of the next generation of nursing professionals. As a Lecturer in Nursing, you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching in a range of settings including lectures, seminars and skills sessions
• Contribute to module leadership and curriculum development
• Support students through academic supervision, assessment and pastoral care
• Supervise student projects and practice learning where appropriate
• Contribute to scholarly activity and the development of evidence-informed teaching
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and healthcare partners
• Participate in recruitment activities such as open days and applicant interviews
• You will play an important role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment that inspires students and prepares them for contemporary nursing practice.

You will be a registrant with the NMC in Children's Nursing and be passionate about nursing education and committed to delivering an excellent student experience.

You will be expected to actively engage with professional research/knowledge exchange and scholarship to support teaching activities and extend, transform and apply knowledge acquired from scholarship and research to teaching. As well as the requisite academic and technical skills, the post holder will be required to evidence their ability to work as part of a team demonstrating skills in project and time management and a passion for teaching and learning.

Although desirable, prior experience of teaching in higher education is not essential. For those new to HE teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education. 

At the University of Cumbria, our values of being Personal, Progressive and Engaged shape everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where staff and students can thrive and where diverse perspectives are welcomed.

Academic staff are expected to achieve Advance HE Fellowship within three years of appointment if not already held.

Informal Enquiries: Ann Hollings-Tennant | Principal Lecturer | Ann.Hollings-Tennant@cumbria.ac.uk

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.  

Closing Date: 19 Oct 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 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 for an analytical and detail-focused Student Statutory Returns Officer to join our specialist team.

Student statutory returns are a critical part of the University’s regulatory responsibilities. Working closely with the Student Statutory Returns Manager, you will help ensure that statutory data submissions are accurate, timely and of a consistently high quality. This will include supporting significant returns such as the HESA Student Record (Data Futures), NHS England, NSS and other submissions required by the Office for Students (OfS) and relevant external bodies.

You will use Tribal SITS, the University’s student records system, alongside tools such as Microsoft Excel, to extract, review, manipulate and validate complex student data. You will analyse datasets, investigate anomalies and identify incomplete or inaccurate records, working with colleagues across the University to resolve issues at source. Experience of using Tribal SITS is desirable, together with an understanding of data quality checking and information management systems.

The role will involve supporting the full statutory returns cycle, from interpreting technical specifications and assessing new reporting requirements through to data preparation, validation, submission and quality assurance. You will monitor guidance from organisations including HESA and the OfS, helping the University respond to changes in reporting requirements, validation rules and submission deadlines.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues from across the University to communicate data requirements, explain identified issues and support improvements to data collection and recording practices. You will also assist with producing reports and presenting complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical and regulatory expertise in a specialised and important area of higher education. You will contribute directly to the accuracy, integrity and effective use of the University’s student data while developing a detailed understanding of the relationship between student records, regulatory requirements, institutional performance and funding.

Informal Enquiries: Louise Bennett - Student Statutory Returns Manager - louise.bennett@cumbria.ac.uk 

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour working week (pro rata), 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, hybrid working in line with business need and corporate discounts to name a few. For more information please click HERE

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Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,707 with incremental progression to £30,378

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 and Imperial College London have formed a strategic partnership to open a new medical school, the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM). Applying the University of Cumbria’s experience in training nurses, midwives and other professions allied to medicine, alongside Imperial’s expertise in medical education, we aim to produce doctors who are embedded in their local community ready to contribute to services across the region and beyond.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join PCSM. As Timetabling and Evaluation Data Officer, you will take the lead on collecting PCSM’s timetabling requirements and work within the timetabling team on the production of the PCSM timetable, and support the delivery of quality process, ensuring associated evaluation data is collated and reported with accuracy. 

You will need to have a strong focus on providing excellent customer service to PCSM academic staff and students. As this role will also involve extensive liaison with academic and professional services staff, as well as external healthcare providers, you should be adept at developing excellent working relationships.  You must be confident in managing data within system. The successful applicant should be able to work under their own initiative and manage their own workload to meet deadlines whilst being an effective team member to support the production of the PCSM timetable.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the delivery of this unique Medical School.

Informal Enquiries: Christine Tarbuck - Timetabling Manager - christine.tarbuck@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. 

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Closing Date: 16 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £26,707 with incremental progression to £30,378