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 position of Hello Future Graduate Intern offers recent graduates an exciting opportunity to gain valuable work experience as members of an educational outreach team.

A high priority is given to liaising with schools and colleges, working with ages 11+, and building effective relationships to raise awareness of Level 4 and above study, including apprenticeships.  

Throughout the role you will be supported to develop professionalism, technical competence, excellent interpersonal and networking skills, and the ability to work independently.

You will play a key role supporting our work to meet agreed targets and objectives, working with currently under-represented groups in Higher Education and with a wide range of stakeholders including schools, colleges, employers and third sector organisations. You will need excellent communication and digital skills plus experience of delivering presentations to a range of audiences.

Informal Enquiries: Georgia Chalmers - Hello Future Outreach Officer - georgia.chalmers@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: 06 Nov 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,479 per annum

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. 

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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 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

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. 

Are you a suitably qualified, proactive and flexible individual looking to join a professional cleaning team with excellent benefits?

The General Assistant is an essential and varied role in the day-to-day running of the University.  You will work alongside other colleagues within the Domestic Services Team providing a professional cleaning service to staff and students, either working alone or as a part of a team, while working on similar tasks usually with short, defined timescales.  You will work on straightforward tasks or scheduled activities, based on clear instructions within well-established routines and procedures, in a friendly, supportive environment.

You must be an excellent team player, committed to delivering a quality service and able to work within established University regulations and procedures.

Normal working hours are Monday to Friday, 7am - 11am, 25 hours per week, although there may be a requirement to work weekends during busy periods of the year. 

Informal Enquiries: Jenny Kynman | Domestic Services Working Supervisor | Tel: 01228 279 413  email: jennifer.kynman@cumbria.ac.uk

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, a minimum of 41 days holiday (pro-rata including Bank Holidays) and excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and corporate discounts to name a few. 

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Closing Date: 16 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £13.45 per hour

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 have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated individual to join the Academic Technical Services team, supporting Faculty of Health colleagues with delivery of simulation based education and clinical skills sessions at the University of Cumbria’s Lancaster campus.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe, organised and effective lab environments while providing support to other technical and academic colleagues.

Main responsibilities would include:

• Daily support and set up of the practical elements of programme delivery, involving a range of clinical simulation equipment;
• Demonstrating good teamwork and collaboration with other members of the Faculty technical team, to ensure effective management of any clinical spaces;
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements of equipment and substances hazardous to health (COSHH).  

This role would ideally suit someone with technical experience within higher education or a school or college environment, but applications are welcome from individuals of all backgrounds.  

For details on the skills required, please refer to the job description below.

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. 

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Closing Date: 15 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,909 with incremental progression to £26,093

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.

Are you an experienced student records professional with a passion for data quality, effective processes and delivering an excellent student experience?

We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Student Data Manager to join our Academic Registry. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the management of student and programme records, support the effective use of our Student Record System, SITS, and help shape efficient, customer-focused services for students and staff.

Reporting to the Head of Student Systems and Data, you will lead the operational set-up and maintenance of core programme and student-related records in SITS. You will help ensure that student data is accurate, timely and suitable for internal use, management information and statutory reporting.

You will manage the delivery of key university-wide student record processes and coordinate regular reviews to ensure that our systems and ways of working remain effective and fit for purpose. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the University, you will help ensure that student record processes, communications and related downstream systems operate smoothly.

The role also includes responsibility for managing and developing Student Data Management Administrators. You will contribute to the wider leadership of the Student Systems and Data team by setting priorities, organising workloads, agreeing objectives, undertaking performance and development reviews, and supporting colleagues to achieve high standards.

Informal enquiries:  Bronia Sledz - Head of Student Systems and Data - bronia.sledz@cumbria.ac.uk 

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 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: 17 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

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