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 are looking for a proactive Administrative Assistant to join our amazing Admissions team following a promotion within the team.  Your primary role will be to manage the processing of applications for a recognised group of courses, supporting applicants, recruitment agents and staff to provide a timely and efficient application process. 

If you love a fast-paced environment and pride yourself on your excellent customer service and strong IT skills, and can demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and effective organisational skills, then a role in our Admissions team may just be for you.

You will be a team player that can deal with the Admissions administrative activities so that applicants and agents get timely and informative updates on their status.

Informal Enquiries: 

Jess Keenan | UKVI Compliance Manager | jessica.keenan@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 242692

Or Lois Bowers | Lois.Bowers@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 242878

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: 12 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 "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 "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 to recruit a Specialist Learning Advisor for a 0.5 (FTE) role, split across 3 days at our Lancaster campus. Working pattern will consist of a minimum of 2-days on campus to deliver in-person and online learning and mentoring support to students.

Informal enquiries:  Donna Stretton - Disability Services Manager - donna.stretton@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: 07 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

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

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