Due to the extension of an existing secondment, this vacancy is available fixed-term until 31 October 2026.  If you would like to be considered for the vacancy as a secondment opportunity, please gain your line manager's approval prior to application.

ABOUT YOU 

The successful candidate will: 

Be able to demonstrate experience of using Microsoft Office software, database and spreadsheet packages. 

Be able to work in a team and have a flexible approach.

Have experience of prioritising workload to meet competing deadlines without close supervision.

Be able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.

THE BENEFITS OF THE ROLE 

Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays. 

Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme. 

We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty. The Department of Psychology holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.   

For more information about the benefits of working at Lancaster University, including support for relocation from overseas, see Jobs - Lancaster University  

The Psychology Department is a busy teaching and research active Department.  It is home to a friendly group of around Academic staff, with teams of Research and Professional Services and Technical staff.   The Department supports a large cohort of Undergraduate students; a thriving group of Masters and Postgraduate research students; and a wide range of research projects including several cross-institution grants.  

Further information about the Department is available at: http://www.psych.lancs.ac.uk 

Please upload a cover letter with your application. 

We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups, and for this part-time post, we expect a start date by mid May 2026. 

 Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Helen Metcalfe, Departmental Administrator at h.metcalfe@lancaster.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Jun 2026

Department: Support - Administrative

Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 Part-Time, Fixed Term