School Office Assistant
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 full time, fixed term
Closing Date: Wednesday 03 June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0276-26
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University.
An opportunity has arisen in the School of Computing & Communications (SCC) to recruit to the role of School Office Assistant. As day to day point of contact, you will be at the centre of our School Office, working closely with the Departmental Officer and colleagues to provide proactive operational support in all areas of the daily running of the School. This is a fantastic role for someone wanting to learn the many aspects of departmental administration.
SCC is an academic department and international centre of excellence in research and teaching, with approximately 150 academic/research/professional services staff and in excess of 140 research students. The role offers an opportunity to be a key part of the professional services team in the coordination and organisation of a wide range of activity within the School.
Applicants must demonstrate competent IT skills and an ability to work with office systems and processes to maintain and prioritise a diverse workload. In addition, a strong focus on good customer service and a commitment to further professional development are required.
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 flexible benefits scheme.
* Commitment to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and supporting family‑friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis.
We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups for this full‑time role, which is available to 31 July 2027. Applications for part‑time or job share working are welcome subject to fulfilling business need.
Please upload a cover letter with your application.
Contact: Departmental Officer, Gillian Balderstone: g.balderstone@lancaster.ac.uk
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Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.
We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.
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