Job Reference: 1356-25
Date Posted: Thursday 18 December 2025
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 11.59pm
Location: Preston Campus
Salary: £26,707 to £29,588 per annum
Basis: Full Time
Contract Type: Indefinite
Job Category / Type: Professional Services
School / Service: Research and Knowledge Exchange Service
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Interview Date: Thursday 5 February 2026

Job details

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 Research & Knowledge Exchange Service (RKES) plays a vital role in supporting research, innovation, and knowledge exchange across the University. As RKES Administrator, you will provide high-level PA and administrative support to the Director and sometimes the leadership team, ensuring the smooth running of schedules, meetings, and service-wide activities. The role also involves coordinating events and workshops, managing communications, and maintaining accurate records to support key projects and strategic objectives

About you:

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with strong administrative experience and proven ability to support senior management in a complex environment. You will have excellent communication skills, high proficiency in MS Office, and confidence in stakeholder liaison. Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise under pressure are essential, along with discretion and professionalism. A-level education or equivalent is required, and you should demonstrate a commitment to the University’s values of collaboration, pride, opportunity, and inclusivity.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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.