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.    

With 5,000 students, an annual income of £35 million and 265 staff located at campuses in Lancaster and Carlisle and in regions around England the Institute of Health is the largest within the University.  It provides programmes across a wide range of Health and related disciplines and has extensive links with Health providers across the region and beyond.    

This role will provide Executive support to the Dean, ensuring the smooth functioning of the Dean’s office.  You will develop an understanding of the Dean’s work to anticipate and resolve issues, exercising a high level of discretion.  

You will use your initiative and organisational skills to provide executive support for the Senior Management Team in the Institute of Health including internal and external relations, diary management, communications, travel, meeting support, event co-ordination and general administrative duties.  

An experienced and confident administrator with outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills you will be engaging, have good judgement and engender trust from those you work with.  

You will be able to communicate professionally and effectively with a range of stakeholders, dealing with issues confidentially and diplomatically.  You will be able to work calmly under pressure, with close attention to detail and a flexible approach to changing priorities.  

This is a fixed term role running for 9 months. 

Informal Enquiries: Toby Best | Head of Business and Operations | 01228 242586 | toby.best@cumbria.ac.uk  

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. For more information please click here.  

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Closing Date: 17 Jul 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. 

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional colleague to our Physiotherapy team, at Lecturer level, based at our Carlisle campus.  Join us in educating the next generation of physiotherapists and grow your academic career within a supportive, innovative community.  We are looking for a colleague who will provide a highly professional, proactive approach to learning, teaching and research.  We welcome applicants with diverse clinical experiences who are passionate about education and committed to contributing to our Physiotherapy programmes and the wider Institute of Health.   The post holder will join our academic team and work closely with students on both the BSc (Hons) and MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) programmes.  

This is a 12-month fixed-term post commencing 1st September 2026, providing maternity leave cover.

Informal Enquiries: Susie Wilson | Principal Lecturer | T:01228 242664 | W:susie.wilson@cumbria.ac.uk

We seek 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. 

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Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Sub Section: Academic

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