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 Campus Assistant serves as the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors at the combined Student Enquiry Point (StEP) and Campus Reception desk. This role is pivotal in ensuring a professional, welcoming, and efficient front-facing service, directly contributing to the smooth operation of the Barrow Campus. 

We are appointing 2 Campus Assistants to join our new Barrow Campus.

With a strong emphasis on customer service excellence, the post holder will work within defined service standards to deliver a consistently high-quality experience for all campus users. By providing clear guidance and effective support, they will play a crucial role in fostering a positive campus environment.

As a key member of the student services team, the StEP Assistant will provide essential support across Student Services, Library Services, Academic Registry, Estates, and Campus Services. Their role will be integral to the seamless delivery of student and academic support services, ensuring that the University’s high service standards are upheld.

Informal Enquiries: Helen Wright | Barrow Campus Supervisor | helen.wright@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 242574

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 about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,909 (pro rata) with incremental progression to 26,093 (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. 

The Campus Assistant serves as the first point of contact for students, staff, and visitors at the combined Student Enquiry Point (StEP) and Campus Reception desk. This role is pivotal in ensuring a professional, welcoming, and efficient front-facing service, directly contributing to the smooth operation of the Barrow Campus. 

With a strong emphasis on customer service excellence, the post holder will work within defined service standards to deliver a consistently high-quality experience for all campus users. By providing clear guidance and effective support, they will play a crucial role in fostering a positive campus environment.

As a key member of the student services team, the StEP Assistant will provide essential support across Student Services, Library Services, Academic Registry, Estates, and Campus Services. Their role will be integral to the seamless delivery of student and academic support services, ensuring that the University’s high service standards are upheld.

Informal Enquiries: Helen Wright | Barrow Campus Supervisor | helen.wright@cumbria.ac.uk | 01228 242574

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 about the University of Cumbria, click here. 

Closing Date: 03 Jul 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,909 (pro rata) with incremental progression to 26,093 (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.

You will be the first point of contact for many library and student services enquiries, whether face to face, by telephone, by email or by other contact methods. Passionate about providing excellent customer service, you will deal with routine and non-standard enquiries in a way that meets the needs and expectations of users.

This role works as part of a small team in the library at our London campus, and will involve regular lone working. Library housekeeping duties include shelving, stock checking and tidying and helping students to locate resources.

The standard working pattern is 17 hours per week; 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday – Tuesday. Flexibility is essential for occasional late nights and holiday cover. 

This role is based on-site due to the practical nature of the work.

Informal enquiries: 

Karl Chambers, Campus Manager, karl.chambers@cumbria.ac.uk, 01228 242909

For more information about the University of Cumbria please click HERE 

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

Closing Date: 01 Jul 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

Salary: £24,909 With incremental progression to £26,093 plus London weighting (£4,854.00 per annum)

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. 

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

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

For more information about the University of Cumbria please click HERE 

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 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.

For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine please click HERE

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Sub Section: Professional Services

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