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. 

The University is seeking to appoint a suitably competent, proactive and flexible individual to join the Estates & Property Team located on the Lancaster campus. The Estates Maintenance Assistant vacancy supports the Campus Estates Manager on the day-to-day operations across the campus through maintenance support and completion of Compliance tasks. 

We are looking for an individual that can use initiative to respond to issues, have the ability to take ownership of assigned tasks to deliver a high standard and have the skillset to manage basic technical requirement of completing compliance tasks. 

Informal enquiries: Raymond McGahon raymond.macgahon@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: 01 Jul 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. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated individual to join our Placement Team as a Placement Administrator (fixed-term for 12 months). In this role, you will support the delivery of a high-quality placement service for students, academic staff and placement providers, managing administrative activity across the full student placement journey and helping to ensure quality assurance, compliance and excellent customer service.

You will plan and coordinate placement activity across designated academic programmes, maintain accurate placement records using systems such as InPlace and PARE, support the preparation of reports and documentation, and help ensure that placement processes run efficiently and effectively.

Working closely with students, programme teams, placement providers and external partners, you will act as a key point of contact for placement enquiries, build strong working relationships, communicate clearly and professionally, and respond sensitively to student concerns where appropriate.

The role also involves maintaining and updating placement management systems, monitoring placement hours and data, supporting service improvements, and contributing to operational activities such as meetings, student-facing events, Welcome Week preparation, and associated placement logistics.

We are looking for someone educated to RQF Level 3 (A Level, Scottish Higher or equivalent) or with equivalent experience, with previous experience in a relevant administrative role involving information management systems. Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, confidence using IT systems including Office 365, and a professional, proactive approach are essential.

You will be someone who can work independently, use initiative, handle confidential information with discretion, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.

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 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: 29 Jun 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 has extensive experience in delivering high quality paramedic education across the UK. The University of Cumbria has extensive experience in delivering high quality paramedic education across the UK. Currently we have over 1100 learners on CPD programmes with formal contracts with 9 out of the 11 English ambulance services, as well as an open access paramedic course at our Lancaster campus. This pedigree in paramedic education has led to the creation of the Centre of Excellence in Paramedic Practice (CEPP), which recently won the Preferred Provider Status for the Southern Ambulance Alliance (SWAST, SCAS, SECAMB, LAS, IoW), East of England Ambulance Service and North West Ambulance Service for paramedic degree apprenticeships. The University now has over 900 registered learners across the 6 apprenticeship programmes. 

The London Ambulance Service (LAS), in conjunction with the University of Cumbria, are seeking applications for a 2-year fixed term post. The successful post holder will work with the LAS academic team to deliver the University's BSc (Hons) in Paramedic Science to LAS members of staff who are undertaking the new Paramedic Science Degree Apprenticeship.  

The post, will be based in London however there may be the requirement to travel to neighbouring Trusts to support the delivery of the same programme. The post holder should be an appropriately registered healthcare professional with experience of working within the pre-hospital environment as well as experience in delivering either ambulance based pre-hospital education or Higher Education Institution based healthcare education. Post holders will be supported to complete the first module of the postgraduate certificate in learning and teaching in higher education if this has not been achieved already. In addition, a bespoke induction programme will be available for new starters to engage with to support their transition into Higher Education.  

The University is committed to nurturing an environment where its employees, students and visitors are treated fairly and with respect at all times. We recognise that if we provide a fully inclusive working and studying environment, we will enable everyone to perform to the best of their ability. Recognising, embracing and valuing difference will lead to improvements for everyone, including: 

A more diverse staff and student population;

A better working and studying environment;

Attracting and retaining the very best staff and students;

Achieving the University mission, vision and values;

Meeting and exceeding the challenging targets and performance indicators in the University corporate plan.

Informal Enquiries: Sarah Boraston, Principal Lecturer. Email: sarah.boraston@cumbria.ac.uk or Tel: +441228242562

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, professional development support and mentor provision in the first year. 

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

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Sub Section: Academic

Salary: £38,784 with incremental progression to £43,482 plus London weighting (£4,854.00 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 University of Cumbria and Imperial College London have formed a partnership to open the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM). The first students joined the 4-year post graduate MBBS programme in 2025/26. Applying the University of Cumbria’s experience in training nurses, midwives and other professions allied to medicine, alongside Imperial’s expertise in medical education, the School’s aim is to train 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 Programme and Assessment Officer you will have responsibility for the day to day planning and delivery of all operational aspects for two-years of the MBBS medical degree programme, working closely with the academic team and with support from a Programme and Assessment Officer working on the other two-years of the MBBS and the Programme Administrator. You will take a key role in identifying, planning and implementing our approach to programme and assessment administration. You will need to have a strong focus on providing excellent customer service to PCSM academic staff and students, ensuring that students are well supported. 

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

Hybrid working arrangements can be supported for this role in line with business need.

Informal enquiries: Fran Oldale, PCSM Head of Operations (f.oldale@imperial.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.

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Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

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

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