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The School of Law is looking to appoint a Legal Support Assistant to join the team from August 2026 to the end of November 2026 on 1FTE, supporting the Law Clinic, as well as being a member of the wider Faculty Education Services team. This role will work closely with Law Clinic supervisors, students and the general public. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Law Clinic team and expand administrative skills.As part of our programme of enhancing student employability and the diversification of learning methods, we see the Clinic as a central part of the School of Law. The post holder will be key to the success of the School and joins a dedicated, hands-on integrated team of academics and professional services colleagues.Lancaster University launched its Law Clinic in 2019. This was an exciting development for the School of Law and allowed for the provision of a clinical learning experience for Law students, including the provision of legal advice. Lancaster University’s national, award-winning Law Clinic has continued to grow from strength to strength. Building on our work in previous years, our Law Clinic students, under the supervision of qualified lawyers, have continued to provide free legal advice to members of the public. Since 2019, Lancaster University’s Law Clinic has assisted over 210 clients and provided the equivalent of over £290,000 of free legal advice to the public. The Law Clinic also runs on a virtual basis, allowing it to provide free legal advice to clients across the UK. The Clinic offers general legal advice (although not employment law or criminal law) and specialises on consumer law, landlord & tenant law, private family law and social welfare law.The quality, impact, and distinctiveness of the Law Clinic’s work has been recognised through several awards and nominations. The Law Clinic won Lancaster University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences “Outstanding Contribution to Engagement” award in 2020 and was nominated for the University Engagement Award in 2021. The Clinic supports the University’s “town and gown” Memorandum of Understanding and the Civic University Agreement.Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be addressed to Shana Henriques, Student Programmes Officer, [email protected]. BENEFITS IN ROLEWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including: competitive salary with annual reviews generous employer pension scheme 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings. Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website. Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026 Department: Support - Administrative Salary: £26,093 full time, fixed term

Are you an enthusiastic early career researcher looking for a career in behaviour change and cancer survivorship? Are you interested in doing a PhD in psycho-oncology research? Do you have an academic background in psychology, behavioural science, health sciences or a related field? We are seeking an individual to support a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Postdoctoral Fellowship (PI: Dr Sophie Green). The project aims to develop and pilot test a psychological intervention, based on acceptance and commitment therapy, to support people experiencing fear of cancer recurrence. You will be supported to lead the intervention development phase of the project, and you will support the planning and delivery of the pilot trial, including supporting ethics applications, development of trial documents and supporting trial management. Your role will involve developing skills in systematic review and meta-analysis, co-design, qualitative research, patient and public involvement, trial design and trial management. The project is guided by the Multiphase Optimisation Strategy (MOST), which is a framework used to optimise behavioural interventions to improve their effectiveness, efficiency, affordability and scalability. You will be involved in supporting the delivery of a pilot optimisation trial using a novel experimental design (factorial trial). Training and guidance on the MOST framework and experimental designs will be provided. Funds are available to complete a PhD alongside this post. This includes fully funded tuition fees, support for training activities and the potential to attend national and international conferences. Your research will be strongly supported by funding from the NIHR, and you will be a member of the NIHR academy. Funding is only available for UK tuition fees. Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa RoutePlease note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.What we offer in return26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more! If you are wanting to contribute to important cancer survivorship research in a supportive environment, apply today. To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Sophie Green, Senior Research FellowEmail: [email protected] Interviews will be held on 15th July 2026, taking place in person at the University of Leeds. Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Section: Research Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

Have you got a tertiary qualification and/or industry experience relevant to the role?Do you have experience in mechanical and electrical prototyping, instrumentation or manufacturing process design?Are you comfortable working in a dynamic research environment, within a team comprising a broad mix of disciplines and expertise?Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the roleTe Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and the Paihau - Robinson Research Institute are currently recruiting for a Kaitātari - Technician / Research Engineer on a permanent, full-time contract.The Paihau - Robinson Research Institute has an international reputation for superconducting engineering, materials physics and manufacturing engineering. We offer a unique opportunity for a high-achieving Technician / Research Engineer to work alongside some of NZ’s top research scientists and engineers and contribute to a range of cutting-edge research projects that involve the development of new concepts in materials and manufacturing - from discovery science through to commercial implementation.We are seeking an experienced Kaitātari - Technician / Research Engineer to join our team and support the development of innovative mineral characterisation methods, beneficiation processes, and reactor operations. The role focuses on critical minerals sourced from New Zealand ores, tailings, and recycled feedstocks.Experience of working in some, or all, of the following areas would be advantageous:Familiarity with laboratory techniques for minerals beneficiation tests (e.g. magnetic, flotation, electrostatic, density etc.).Electrical and instrumentation systems.High temperature work (furnaces, elements).Process control experience.Analysis, QC and data acquisition.Maintenance and light duty fabrication.Method development.Mentoring and support for students and laboratory trainees.Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be enthusiastic about working in a close-knit team focussed on investigating new economic growth opportunities for New Zealand and comfortable working in a dynamic research environment, within a team comprising a broad mix of disciplines and expertise.You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant industry experience relevant to the position.Key requirements:BEng (Hons), MEng, MSc.Strong background in engineering.Experience in mechanical design using solid works. Experience in mechanical and electrical prototyping, instrumentation or manufacturing process design.Experience in Industry or research environments. Excellent oral written communication skills.Practical implementation skills. Strong team player able to work closely with collaborators from multiple partner organisations.Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details.If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University careers page.Close date for vacancy: 25 June 2026.Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Jeannie Redman ([email protected]).How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter.We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.About UsMō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction and learn more about our research expertise.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant within Lancaster University's Academic Quality, Standards and Conduct team. This is a varied and rewarding role, providing essential administrative support across student Academic Appeals and the Standing Academic Committee (SAC) processes.Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will provide comprehensive administrative support across the full lifecycle of student appeal cases and SAC processes, spanning undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students at both Lancaster and our partner institutions. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable managing sensitive case files with accuracy and discretion, and with a demonstrable ability to coordinate hearings, monitor deadlines and maintain detailed records. Attendance at appeals and SAC hearings will be a regular part of the role, and you will also share ownership of managing and updating departmental web pages.You will be a proactive self-starter with excellent organisational and IT skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a busy environment. A good standard of general education (minimum 5 GCSEs Grades A-C, including Maths and English) is required, along with a proven track record in administrative roles. Experience within a Higher Education setting would be advantageous, though a commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate work and supporting students and staff through formal processes is essential. Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026 Department: Support - Administrative Salary: £26,093 full time, fixed term