Compliance & Resources Assistant

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The School of Medicine & Dentistry is seeking a proactive and highly organised Compliance and Resources Assistant to join our team. This role provides high-level administrative support to a team responsible for a range of areas including resources, governance, compliance, regulation, risk management, and the School’s professionally accredited programmes, ensuring alignment with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

About you:

The successful postholder will have experience across a broad range of administrative duties, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. You will have the ability to work independently, using initiative to progress tasks and resolve issues. Utilising strong communication, organisational and planning skills you will have an ability to multitask and deal with complex detail as well as dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

You will hold a range of GCSEs, including English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experimental learning.

Informal enquiries are welcomed - please contact Sarah Hallmark, Governance and Regulatory Body Lead for the School of Medicine and Dentistry, via email in the first instance.

This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to gain experience in a new environment, working as part of a supportive team while developing skills in a busy and dynamic School setting.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston with occasional travel to the Universities’ other campuses.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.