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Fixed term role for 12 months - There is a need for maternity coverThis role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangementsThe Senior Development Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of alumni, trusts, foundations and friends of the University capable of making gifts at the six and seven figure plus level. Working collaboratively with colleagues in the Advancement Team and the wider university, you will engage prospective donors using your skills stakeholder development to build relationships and secure significant and transformational gift donations in support of philanthropic priorities which are aligned with the University’s Universal Values, Global Change 2020-2030 strategy.You will also lead a small team of major gift fundraisers, motivating them to maximise the giving value from their own fundraising portfolios. The role sits within a growing Transformational & Major Giving team and is crucial to success at a time of investment and expansion in the Advancement Team.In order to be successful in this role, you will have a sustained track record of raising donations at 6 figures and above, capability to work with senior stakeholders across a complex organisation to craft bespoke fundraising propositions and the ability to lead and motivate a small team of major gift fundraisers.Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-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.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more! Interested in this opportunity? To learn more and apply, please visit Valued Recruitment, our recruitment partner for this search: valued-recruitment.co.ukSenior-development-manager Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026 Section: Professional & Managerial Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a.

This is a 12 month temporary position. Procurement at Lancaster has undergone significant transformation in recent years. The team continues to expand its reach and is forward-thinking in its approach to managing the full range of Purchase to Pay and Source to Contract activity for the University’s non-pay expenditure of around £100m per year. The University has declared a Climate Emergency and set an ambitious target to be Carbon Net Zero by 2035. The Procurement Team play a key role in the delivery of this target.The Higher Education (HE) sector purchases an unparalleled range of goods and services. The Procurement team at Lancaster work with world-leading academics and colleagues from other Professional Services areas such as Facilities and Information Systems.A wide variety of categories are managed including Laboratory Supplies & Equipment, Travel, IT, Construction, Maintenance, and Business Support Services. Procurement at Lancaster is a well-established and mature function. We score highly on the sector-wide best practice procurement indicators and set stretch goals to continuously improve. This is a large and ambitious team within a people-focused organisation providing opportunities to progress and develop including supporting team members to achieve CIPS qualifications.The role of the procurement team is to manage the university's expenditure with external suppliers. This includes sourcing, tendering, contracting and supplier management.Working closely with other members of the operational procurement team, you will provide a high level of support to our diverse academic and research departments. Your main role will be to undertake the order processing activity including understanding customer needs, processing requisitions and expediting deliveries. You will have effective numeracy, literacy and word processing skills and be able to present information relating to the progress of work.You will be required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be trained in procurement and will learn to provide procurement advice in accordance with the University's Financial Regulations and Procurement Procedures. You need to be a team player and able to work with other colleagues in our travel and accounts payable team, providing assistance during busy periods for any of the three areas of the purchase to pay function.We operate hybrid working and this role can be effectively delivered from home with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Requests for part-time working will be considered. For further information or an informal chat please contact Michael Hayes, Procurement Manager on [email protected] Closing Date: 07 Jul 2026 Department: Support - Administrative Salary: £26,093 full time, fixed term

*This role is open to current PhD students who are close to completion, or PhD students who have completed their PhD in the last year, within the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds*Are you committed to creating and delivering an exciting and inclusive student experience? We are looking for a Lecturer in Sociology and Social Policy to contribute to the delivery of our thriving taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We particularly welcome applicants with a background in disability studies, social policy or society, culture and media, but we welcome applicants from all areas of expertise. You will be working with an experienced team of academic and support staff to deliver high-quality research-based pedagogy across several elements of our taught undergraduate and postgraduate programme. You will also be allocated time for development and training and to contribute to pedagogic research projects within the School to enhance the student experience.The post is a development opportunity for PGRs in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, aiming to provide not only valuable experience in teaching and scholarship, but also the time and resources to engage in professional development and training. The post is designed to enhance employability and give PGRs in the School a valuable first opportunity to take on the responsibilities of a lectureship as the next step up into a career in HE. It is open to postgraduate researchers in the School of Sociology and Social Policy who are either close to submitting their thesis, are awaiting their viva or who have been awarded their PhD in the last 12 months.What we offer in return 26 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 plus life assurance–the University contributes 14.5% of salaryHealth 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.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more! To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor Karen Throsby, Head of SchoolEmail: [email protected] Closing Date: 06 Jul 2026 Section: Academic Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.

We are looking for an experienced researcher whose expertise lies in mechanistic cardiac electrophysiology modelling, to work with Prof. Gary Mirams and Prof. Simon Preston on an externally-funded project entitled “A continually-learning framework for uncertainty quantification and translation of preclinical studies to human cardiovascular safety”. The aim of the project is to develop a statistical decision-support tool that quantifies the accuracy of mechanistic electrophysiology model predictions for drug-induced changes to electrophysiology observed in animal cardiovascular safety studies.We believe that our talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality research and are seeking applications from quality candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under- represented in Mathematical Sciences and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves.You will be able to carry out research of a high standard, and evidence, through your experience, how you will undertake original research of international excellence. It will be key that you prepare you work for publication in leading journals, and contribute to its distribution at national and international meetings.You will be an organised researcher who can evidence:· A PhD, or equivalent, in mathematics or a relevant branch of mathematics, physics, bioengineering or a closely related discipline.· Excellent communication and organisational skills.· The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.· Ability to devise, advise on and manage a research programme.· A consistent track record of high-quality peer reviewed publications in cardiac electrophysiology modelling.This full-time position (36.25 weekly hours) is available from 1st July 2026 [or as soon as possible thereafter] until 31st March 27. Many of our team have flexible working patterns so we’re open to discuss flexible working arrangements with you.If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.For information about the School of Mathematical Sciences and active research themes see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/index.aspx.Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Gary Mirams email: [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.To find out more about the People and Culture in the School of Mathematical Sciences please visit our website: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mathematics/edi/edi.aspx Closing Date: 16 Jul 2026 Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)