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. 

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

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. 

The medical sciences department are seeking an experienced diagnostic radiographer/ academic to join the diagnostic radiography team. We deliver a range of excellent undergraduate, apprenticeship and postgraduate programmes. The BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography programme is delivered at our Lancaster and Carlisle campuses, and contribution to both will be required. This post is full time fixed term and applications from those wanting part time hours will also be considered. A qualification in image reporting would be desirable but not essential. 

Informal Enquiries: Elaine Wilkinson | Principal Lecturer in Medical Sciences | e: elaine.wilkinson@cumbria.ac.uk | t: 01228 242955

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.

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: 23 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 "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 to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join the Institute of Science and Environment (IoSE) as a Lecturer (0.5 FTE) supporting the delivery of our Geography programme. 

We are looking for an individual, keen to join an enthusiastic team, with a passion for creating transformational learning experiences and opportunities. The selected individual will be integral to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as keen to contribute to future developments in our teaching, research and knowledge exchange portfolio. Applications are especially encouraged from individuals with expertise in environmental and physical geography, particularly in areas such as environmental processes and change, climate change and cryospheric environments. The selected individual will have an interest in- and ability to- complete research or knowledge exchange activities and publish in the chosen disciplinary field. Candidates should hold a relevant first degree, and preferably a PhD, as well as a genuine ability and enthusiasm to facilitate learning in diverse contexts (class, practical and field based).  

The selected individual will join a successful, practical and research-led academic team with a reputation for innovation in course design and development. Prior experience in teaching in higher education is desirable, but not essential. For those new to teaching, the University offers a PgC in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education. As one of the most research active Institutes within the University, we encourage and support all staff to continue to develop their personal research and knowledge exchange interests. This is supported by the existence of the Centre for National Parks and Protected Areas, which has sub-themes of Cultural Landscapes, Conservation & Ecology, Human-Nature Relations and Rural & Visitor Economy.

The Institute is split across two sites, Ambleside and Carlisle, to suit the academic portfolio and delivery needs of the programmes. The academic portfolio provides a range of undergraduate programmes including Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Studies, Geography, Forestry, Woodland Ecology and Conservation and Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at our Ambleside Campus, and Biomedical Science, Chemistry and Zoology at our Carlisle Campus. Additionally, we have a developing postgraduate taught provision and a growing postgraduate and post-doctoral research community through our Innovation for Conservation and Peatland Intelligence research programmes.  

Based at our Ambleside campus, the selected individual will become part of a dedicated Geography and Outdoor Studies team that blends academic expertise with applied and professional practice through courses at undergraduate (BSc and BA programmes) and Masters level (MA and MSc programmes). The team collaborates closely with colleagues in Forestry and Conservation in both teaching and research.  Our Geography programme is delivered from the Ambleside campus in the Heart of the Lake District National Park which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering incredible practical and fieldwork opportunities on our doorstep. 

Informal Enquiries: Dr Richard Johnson - Associate Professor in Geography - richard.johnson@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: 20 Oct 2026

Sub Section: Academic

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

For more information about the University of Cumbria please click HERE

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. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Lecturer in 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 Senior Lecturer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, leading modules and programmes, supporting innovative curriculum development, and contributing to the Faculty's research, scholarship, and enterprise activities. You will be committed to providing an outstanding student experience and advancing excellence in nursing education.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, delivery, and evaluation of nursing programmes while supporting student achievement, professional development, and widening participation. You will take a leadership role within designated areas, which might include module leadership and course leadership responsibilities.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, practice partners, and professional bodies to ensure our programmes remain innovative, inclusive, and responsive to the evolving healthcare landscape.

As a senior lecturer in nursing, you will:

• Design, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programmes.
• Lead modules, cohorts or programmes as required, ensuring an excellent student experience and effective resolution of student issues.
• Supervise student projects, dissertations and practice learning experiences, providing timely feedback and academic support.
• Contribute to curriculum development, validation, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide leadership and coordination within programme teams, supporting the delivery of modules and courses to the highest standards.
• Mentor and support colleagues, participate in peer review activities and contribute to the strategic development of programmes and student recruitment initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professional services staff to ensure students' academic and pastoral needs are met.
• Engage in research, scholarship and pedagogic innovation to enhance teaching and professional practice.
• Develop and disseminate scholarly and research outputs through publications, presentations and professional networks.
• Establish and develop external partnerships and collaborative opportunities that enhance educational provision, professional engagement and the Faculty's strategic objectives 
• Act as a personal tutor and provide academic and pastoral guidance to support student wellbeing, progression and achievement.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment that promotes equality, diversity and student engagement.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with healthcare partners, professional bodies, external examiners and other stakeholders.
• Support placement provision, outreach activities, student recruitment and widening participation initiatives.
• Maintain specialist knowledge and professional credibility within nursing practice and education, using innovative approaches to inspire and engage learners.

Informal Enquiries: Sophie Ray | Head of Nursing and Midwifery | Sophie.Ray@cumbria.ac.uk or 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: £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 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 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