The School of Computing and Communications (SCC) is seeking to appoint a LUNar Simulation Facility Manager to manage and oversee our specialist technical provision and support for all aspects of the LUNar Simulation Facility; a cutting-edge highly reconfigurable facility aligned to the UK’s modern industrial strategy and National Nuclear Strategic Plans for skills by supporting teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Lancaster University programmes.    

The LUNar Simulator is a physical space with flexibility to simulate different control room designs.  It includes hardware and software that is typically found in current and next generation control rooms, leading-edge Audio-Visual equipment and furniture that can be used to flexibly configure different scenarios and record student interactions in the simulator environment.

The simulator facility will be an invaluable teaching tool, enabling students to put into practice the theory from their undergraduate, master’s and doctoral courses, initially within the School of Computing & Communications, School of Engineering, and the Psychology Department.  It will also be used to train Lancaster University PhD students from the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Skills and Training Underpinning a Renaissance in Nuclear (SATURN) which is training the next generation of nuclear energy researchers.  

Applicants should have an aptitude for working in a team based, support oriented IT operation using methodology such as ITL.  We are looking for excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with proven experience of formal project management practices.  You will ensure day to day technical support of the highest professional quality, and provide leadership for the specialist technical, resource and equipment needs of the LUNar Facility.  

We are particularly looking for candidates who can inform and shape future developments, and be integral in ensuring that the staff, student and customer experience is safe, positive and supportive.  

Duties will primarily include delivery of administration, support and development of the various systems and services of the LUNar Facility, including their associated housekeeping systems; managing the Helpdesk system resolving referred queries in a timely and professional manner and ensuring facility maintenance is completed to the appropriate standards and practices for service provision and project delivery.

We are committed to creating a supportive, family-friendly inclusive working environment.  Learn more about equality, diversity and inclusivity at Lancaster University.  More information about living and working at Lancaster can also be found online.  More information about the School can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/scc.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Paul Smith.  paul.smith@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)

Lancaster University Management School (LUMS) is a quadruple-accredited, world-ranked management school, consistently in the top 20 in three major UK league tables. At the heart of the student experience is our innovative LUMS Careers team, who make a significant impact on the career development and employability of our students. 

A confident and motivated self-starter with experience of sales/business development and performing to targets, you will possess excellent communication and networking skills that they can apply to engaging with businesses across sectors for educational purposes. 

You will seek out and liaise with business contacts, helping diagnose business issues and translating them into research projects for students to tackle as part of their qualification. You will work closely with academic colleagues as part of this process.

Given the critical importance of projects to our undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA programmes in LUMS, an ability to network with, and promote these opportunities to, senior leaders in blue-chip firms, including those in the Times Top 100, would be essential.

This role will be a blended role with a mix of working remotely through MS teams and working on campus. This role will require occasional out of hours working/travel within the UK which would planned, and agreed, in advance. 

This is a full-time, indefinite role.

Please direct informal enquiries to Noeleen Hammond Jones, Deputy Head of LUMS Careers (Work Related Learning) n.hammondjones@lancaster.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)

In this role, you will:

• support colleagues to design and enhance digital learning materials and activities  
• develop and maintain content within our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)  
• create multimedia resources such as video and interactive content  
• provide practical advice and troubleshooting support on learning technologies  
• work collaboratively across the University to share good practice  
• You’ll be part of a small, supportive team delivering work with real impact on the student experience.  

We welcome applicants with transferable skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. 

About you

You will bring:

• strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities  
• excellent communication skills, including explaining technical concepts clearly  
• experience of using digital platforms (e.g. VLEs or similar systems)  
• a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving  
• the ability to work both independently and as part of a team  
• An interest in digital learning, accessibility, and inclusive practice will help you thrive.  

The Faculty of Health and Medicine

You will join a collaborative Faculty focused on delivering high-quality teaching and an excellent student experience across disciplines including medicine, health, and biomedical sciences. This role plays a key part in supporting innovative, inclusive, and engaging approaches to learning and teaching, helping our programmes evolve to meet the needs of our students.

Contract and contact

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 12 months from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Flexible working options are available.

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo Humphrey, Head of Faculty Operations. J.humphrey2@lancaster.ac.uk

If you want to help shape the future of digital learning in FHM, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 14 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Management

Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 Full time, Secondment