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About the role: As the Executive Assistant for Communications & Advocacy, your day will be fast-paced and varied, providing high-level professional support to the Directorate. You will be responsible for triaging correspondence and managing complex diaries to proactively address opportunities and challenges. Beyond administrative duties, you will play a key role in the success of major University strategic initiatives by creating project plans, tracking timelines, and ensuring the Directorate is fully briefed and prepared for meetings. This role places you at the heart of the External Relations department, ensuring leadership make efficient, effective decisions through your expert coordination. About the Team You will join the Communications & Advocacy leadership team. While your primary focus is supporting the Directorate, you are part of a collaborative wider Administrative Team. We work closely with internal stakeholders across the University. Our team values an inclusive environment; we build effective working relationships that recognise and celebrate the diverse contributions of all our staff members. About You We are looking for a proactive and highly organised professional who possesses: Proven EA experience: Significant previous experience in a similar administrative or programme support role. Strategic planning skills: Excellent ability to prioritise a high volume of work and manage complex projects with minimal supervision. Exceptional communication skills: The ability to interface professionally with senior internal and external stakeholders. Discretion: A high degree of maturity and the ability to handle sensitive, confidential information under pressure. Technical & Financial Literacy: Proficiency in Office 365 and experience with financial transactions, such as raising requisitions and tracking budgets. What we offer: A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes. To find out more, follow the link to our benefits website. Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. This is a full-time (36.25 hours per week), temporary contract covering maternity leave, expected to end on 13 October 2027. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. This role is based in the Communications and Advocacy team on University Park Campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis with a blended approach of home and office working.Informal enquiries may be addressed to Louisa Robb, [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026 Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY IS INTERNAL TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY ONLYAbout the roleWe are seeking an appropriately qualified, experienced and committed individual to lead our team of student safeguarding practitioners and cross-University Safeguarding Leads, working closely with the Director of Student Experience (University Designated Safeguarding Lead).The purpose of the role is to ensure appropriate management of, and response to, safeguarding matters (including Prevent concerns) as they relate to the student community. You will oversee case management and effective response to incidents and concerns reported through the University’s “Report and Support” and safeguarding systems. You are also responsible for delivering training and for maintaining the University’s Safeguarding Policy and related procedures. There may also be a requirement to support the response to critical incidents and situations such as the serious injury or death of a student.You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the institution and externally, to ensure university systems are robust and that support is put in place for all members of the University who are impacted by issues.About youWith a relevant professional qualification, such as Registered Social Worker, you will have strong knowledge of regulatory and legislative frameworks that apply to safeguarding, harassment and equality in a higher education setting.You will have demonstrable understanding and experience of managing and supervising response to safeguarding incidents, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in responding to people in distress and difficulty. You will also have strong networking skills and ability to build positive relationships with staff across the institution to ensure an effective and co-ordinated safeguarding framework.This is a permanent, full-time post of 36.25 hours per week. This role is based on University Park campus and will be offered on a hybrid basis working. Typically, you will be expected to work at least three days per week on campus. However, you will be expected to work flexibly as the role demands and be on site when required. You will also be work out of hours on occasion.What we offer· A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment· A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week· Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.· Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work· We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities· You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits websiteWhat nextFurther information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Please contact Sally Olohan, Director of Student Experience at [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.#INT#LI-DNI Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026 Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Educational Designer to join the School of Medicine, supporting the MBChB programme within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.In this role, you will provide hands‑on leadership and oversight of digital learning resources, ensuring they are high‑quality, accessible and aligned with University digital learning principles. Working closely with academic and professional colleagues, you will contribute to engaging, sustainable learning experiences that enhance student learning and support teaching excellenceKey responsibilities include:Support academics to design engaging and effective learning experiences using appropriate educational technologies.Develop, curate and enhance digital learning resources within Canvas, aligned with Canvas Baseline Practices.Undertake end‑to‑end development of courses using collaborative, agile and iterative approaches.Support and build digital capability of teaching staff to sustain and deliver online course materials.Apply technical expertise across relevant tools including Canvas, H5P, multimedia and web‑based technologies.Build strong relationships with stakeholders and contribute positively to team and institutional goals.This is a part-time (32 hours per week) fixed term opportunity for 36 months.The salary range for this role is $105,791 - $139,199 based on skills and experience.For more detailed information, please refer to the Position DescriptionHe kōrero mōu | About you You are a collaborative educational designer with experience in tertiary or health‑related education environments. You enjoy working alongside academics to translate learning goals into engaging digital experiences and bring a user‑centred, accessible design mindset to your work. You are confident working with learning management systems and educational technologies, communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, and are motivated by contributing to meaningful learning experiences in a complex academic settingYou will bring:Experience developing digital learning resources within a learning management system.Working knowledge of Canvas (or similar) and interactive content tools such as H5P.Familiarity with accessibility and inclusive design principles (UDL, WCAG 2.0 AA).Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills.Ability to work collaboratively in an agile, iterative environment.Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offerThe University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:Flexible employment practices (including working from home if feasible, flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to applyApplications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 9 June 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.Please reach out to Rossella Capochiani de Iudicibus, via [email protected] , for a confidential conversation. Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.  #LI-DNI

Lancaster Medical School is looking to appoint an Undergraduate Coordinator to join the professional services team.You will provide high-level administrative support for the undergraduate medical degree programme, coordinating a wide range of activities across clinical sites. Excellent administrative and organisational skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages at an advanced level are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a rapidly expanding department. Ideally you will have previous administrative experience in a higher education or NHS background.A proven team player and confident communicator, you will be committed to integrating into a busy office environment, working closely with a wide range of colleagues.Experience of working in a higher education environment is not essential; we will support you to settle in and excel in the role. About youTo be a suitable candidate for this position you will have: Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.Excellent attention to detail when handling applicant information.Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.A curious mindset and commitment to personal and team development.A flexible, team-oriented approach.Lancaster Medical School. As Undergraduate Co-ordinator, you will be part of Lancaster Medical School, within the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University. Based in the cutting-edge Health Innovation One building, the Medical School combines world-class teaching and research with close collaboration across healthcare, academia, and industry.Explore the Medicine and Surgery programmeWhy work with usLancaster University’s Bailrigg campus offers a vibrant work environment surrounded by green parkland. Facilities include a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office, and library. Staff can join clubs and networks, and the University promotes a healthy work-life balance with strong employee support. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:• Competitive salary with annual reviews• Generous employer pension scheme• 39 days off annually, including University closure days and bank holidays• Family-friendly policies for those with parental or caring responsibilities• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, some with tax savingsDiscover more employee benefitsWe’re committed to making positive economic, cultural, societal, and environmental change. If you want to be part of that, we’d love to hear from you.Contract and ContactThis post is full-time, fixed term until 31st July 2027 (secondment opportunities will be considered for this role) with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on campus), or fully on-campus if preferred. We’re happy to discuss flexible working.For more about joining our team or an informal chat, contact Rebecca Hodgson [email protected] . Closing Date: 02 Jul 2026 Department: Support - Administrative Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full time, Fixed Term until 31 July 2027