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We have a vacancy for a Facilities Coordinator within the Security team who are part of the Facilities Division, Lancaster University. You will be based in the Library on Bailrigg Campus. The post is offered on an indefinite basis. You will work an average 27 hours per week on a rotational basis. During term the standard shift pattern is 12 hour shifts working 06.00 to 18.00 and 18.00 to 06.00 covering seven days a week. Out of term these hours may vary dependent on the opening hours of the Library. Facilities are responsible for all property services on behalf of the University, including cleaning, grounds maintenance, security, catering and general upkeep of the Estate.You should be hard working, reliable, willing to learn and be committed to delivering excellent customer service. Security experience is not essential but desirable with experience of working in a similar environment. You should be educated to GCSE level in Maths and English and be committed to high standards, able to work on your own initiative and have a flexible approach and attitude to solving day to day problems. You should also have a willingness to undergo development training. Closing Date: 18 Jul 2026 Department: Support - Administrative Salary: £24,685 (Part-Time/Indefinite)

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) in the School of Natural Sciences is looking to recruit a Research Associate in Conservation Science to join the E3 Sharing Space for Nature Programme, a five year programme funded by Research England and based at DICE. The E3 Sharing Space for Nature programme began in August 2024 and will end in July 2029.The Research Associate will contribute to achieving the overall programme goals related to other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs), with a focus on understanding how, where, and under what conditions do OECMs deliver ecological and social outcomes. DICE is a world-leading institute, ranked 1st in the UK for the quality of our outputs in the REF21 Geography and Environmental Studies unit of assessment, and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2019 in recognition of our ‘pioneering education, capacity building and research in global nature conservation’.As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:Undertaking original, high-quality research and publishing in leading journals.Supporting the activities of the E3 initiative to achieve the overarching objectives.Co-supervising and mentoring postgraduate researchers. What will you bring to the role?A PhD in conservation science or a relevant subject, or equivalentSpecialist knowledge of, and research experience in, a field relevant to OECMs and area-based conservationExperience of research publications relevant to area-based conservationWhat we can offer in return:As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden HealthFor more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at KentWe are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SNS-089-26. Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026 Section: Research Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum

__________TE ARA HAUORA MĀORI HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UNIT (MHWDU)DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCES | TE TAUTARINUITe mahi | The roleThis is a rare opportunity to step into a kaupapa Māori role that is values-led, people-focused, and genuinely flexible. As part of MHWDU, you’ll play a meaningful part in supporting Māori rangatahi and their whānau—helping to demystify university and create real pathways into Health Sciences and the wider health workforce.You’ll bring programmes to life for secondary students, build genuine and lasting relationships with rangatahi, whānau, and schools, and contribute to the co-design of outreach and transition initiatives. The role will also include supporting some of our existing student support activity for undergraduate students, particularly assisting during the orientation period as students begin their university journey. With supported travel and strong connections across the Māori student pipeline, this is hands-on, relational work where you can see the impact of what you do every day—right at the heart of Māori student success.Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Your skills and experienceWe’re looking for someone who brings a strong mix of relationship-building, programme delivery, and organisational capability, alongside a genuine commitment to Māori student success. You’ll be confident working both independently and as part of a team, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders while supporting outreach and transition initiatives, as well as programme evaluation and student tracking. This is a role where capability can be developed, and you will be supported to build a strong understanding of MHWDU programmes, processes, and support structures.• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with Māori students, whānau, schools, iwi, and sector partners.• Experience coordinating or delivering programmes or events, ideally within education or community setting.• Strong organisational and administrative skills, including data tracking, reporting, and maintaining records.• Sound understanding of the secondary and tertiary education environment. • Confidence using Microsoft Office tools and working independently. • Proficiency in te reo Māori me ōnā tikanga is desired but not essential.Mō te tīma | About our teamWe are a small, close-knit team that values manaakitanga, collaboration, and trust. Our office is whānau-friendly, supportive, and flexible. We actively encourage and support staff development opportunities, including learning on the job, shadowing, and growing into new responsibilities.This is a place where relationships matter, with each other and with the communities we work alongside.Pūroko | Further detailsThis is a fixed-term role for one year, offered with flexible hours ranging from part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.5 hours per week) through to full-time (37.5 hours per week). This role is based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.The appointment range is $69,931 to $74,609 per annum (pro-rata if part-time).The days and hours are flexible and can be tailored around school hours where possible. The role may also be undertaken alongside other part-time work, by agreement. Please note that some occasional evening and weekend work will be required.For more information, or to speak about this role in confidence, please contact Sam Feeney via the contact details below.Tono | ApplicationTo submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2501907 will close on Sunday, 19 July 2026.Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.Additional Information Note: If this is a part-time position, the salary range for this role will be the pro-rata equivalent of the annual full-time salary range listed.Contact: Sam FeeneyPosition details: Job DescriptionFurther Information: Department WebsiteCreate an email with a link to this vacancy: Create emailLocation: About Dunedin

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.Are you interested in applying software engineering skills to modernise internationally used scientific software for computational physics?We’re looking for a motivated Research Associate with strong software engineering skills and an interest in computational physics, condensed matter physics or high-performance scientific computing. You'll collaborate with leading developers from the DiagHam and ALPS projects, alongside international research software engineering experts, helping to modernise sustainable scientific software used worldwide for simulations of strongly correlated quantum systems.Working on the Software Sustainability Institute-funded DiagHam–ALPS project, you’ll help modernise the DiagHam software ecosystem through improved software infrastructure, automated testing, continuous integration, packaging, documentation and support for deployment in high-performance computing environments. You’ll work closely with physicists, research software engineers and international collaborators, with opportunities to explore modern software engineering approaches, including use of AI-assisted development tools where appropriate.As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:Delivering software engineering objectives for the DiagHam–ALPS projectDeveloping and maintaining research software using C++, Python and related technologiesImproving testing, validation, continuous integration, packaging and documentation workflowsSupporting interoperability between DiagHam and ALPS and contributing to collaborative open-source software developmentWhat will you bring to the role?A degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or equivalent professional software-development experience.Software development experience using C++, Python or closely related programming languages.Experience with Git, Linux or Unix-based environments, and complex software projects.Experience of software testing, validation or continuous integration, together with the ability to develop and validate software involving quantitative or numerical concepts.Further background on the DiagHam and ALPS software projects is available at:DiagHam: https://nick-ux.org/diagham/ALPS: https://alps.comp-phys.org/What we can offer in return:As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributionsCorporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden HealthApplicant guidance:Applicants are encouraged to provide concise, specific examples drawn from software they have developed or maintained. Where available, links to publicly accessible repositories, software releases or technical documentation are welcomed, but equivalent evidence from commercial or proprietary software projects will be considered equally.Please include:Curriculum Vitae (CV)A supporting statement (maximum 1 page) explaining your interest in the role and how your background has prepared you for itResponses to application questionsFor more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at KentWe are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number EMP-012-26. Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026 Section: Research Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum