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Join our amazing Pre-School Centre team, children, and families at Lancaster UniversityIs this the job for you?Are you passionate about giving children the very best start in life?Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to lead, motivate, and develop a team to deliver outstanding practice?Do you thrive in a creative, dynamic environment where imagination, play, and learning go hand in hand?Do you want a career where you can make a real difference every single day while developing others around you?If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and motivated Early Years Room Leader who holds a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) Childcare qualification plus a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in Early Years to join our amazing team.About UsAt Lancaster University Pre-School Centre, we care for around 200 children aged 3 months to 5 years, providing a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment where children can learn, explore, and grow.We’re open for 50 weeks of the year (closed at Easter, Christmas, and on Bank Holidays), and we’re looking to appoint into a Full time 36.5 hours per week vacancy.What You’ll Be DoingAs a Room Leader and key member of our dedicated and friendly team, you will take a leadership and supervisory role in ensuring high-quality care and education within your designated roomYou will :• Lead and manage the day-to-day organisation and operation of one of our rooms, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding are consistently achieved.• Provide line management, supervision, coaching, and mentoring to Early Years Practitioners, students, and apprentices, supporting their professional development and performance.• Act as a role model for best practice, supporting staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and interactions in line with EYFS requirements and centre policies.• Take responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating a high-quality curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children.• Monitor children’s progress, ensuring accurate observations and assessments , ensuring accuracy, consistency, and progression in children’s development.• Lead on maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment, ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and welfare standards are embedded in daily practice.• Work collaboratively within the senior team to support the continuous improvement of practice, contribute to self-evaluation processes, and implement development plans.• Build and maintain strong, professional partnerships with families, acting as a senior point of contact for your room and supporting positive outcomes for children.• Support the operational running of the centre, including contributing to staff deployment, ratio management, and daily room organisation.Every day will bring opportunities to lead by example, inspire your team, and support children to thrive.About YouWe’re looking for someone who is:✔ Qualified with a full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification: check your qualification here: https://www.gov.uk/check-early-years-qualification✔ A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in working within an Early Years setting, with demonstrable experience supporting or supervising staff.✔ Confident in leading practice, making professional judgments, and supporting quality improvement.✔ Knowledgeable about the Early Years statutory framework, safeguarding responsibilities, and inclusive practice.✔ An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.✔ Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities within a busy childcare environment.✔ Committed to continuous professional development for both themselves and their team.✔ A positive, flexible team player who leads by example.Why work with us?• We’re proud of our exceptional team and the positive difference we make every day.• Fantastic facilities – see for yourself: https://youtu.be/81Aw-nL95qo• Beautiful campus location – set in green parkland with shops, cafes, a sports centre, and even a post office on-site.• Supportive community – from staff networks to clubs and groups, there are endless ways to connect.• Healthy work-life balance – Lancaster University is committed to supporting staff wellbeing.Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our dedicated team and help shape the future for the next generation. Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026 Department: Support - Other Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full time, indefinite)

We have an exciting opportunity to work within the Health and Safety Office in People and Organisational Effectiveness (POE). This part time grade 4 post (0.5 FTE) is fixed term to cover a period of secondment until July 2027. You will provide professional, effective and efficient administrative support to the Health and Safety team in delivering information, training and support to the wider University. The role includes coordinating the occupational health surveillance programme, working with departments and an external provider and a critical role in the implementation of the new online health and safety management platform. The work will be varied and interacting with role holders from across the University and is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn new skills or further expand on existing experience. Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026 Department: Support - Administrative Salary: £24,215 to £26,093 Part-Time, Fixed Term

About the RoleWe are looking for a passionate and motivated Club Development Officer to support the sustainable growth of our student sports clubs, ensuring they are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. In this role, you will collaborate with student club committees, coaches, and external partners to enhance the student sporting experience. A typical day may include:· Providing training and guidance to student club leaders, equipping them with the skills to run their clubs effectively and inclusively.· Developing partnerships with national governing bodies and community organisations to create more opportunities for students from all backgrounds.· Supporting clubs in achieving financial sustainability, including securing funding and developing income-generating initiatives.· Contributing to strategic projects that enhance student sport participation and remove barriers to involvement.This is a full-time (36.25 weekly hours), permanent role, and some evening and weekend work may be required to meet the needs of student sports clubs. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.About the TeamYou will join a dynamic, collaborative and supportive Club Development Team within the University of Nottingham Sport department, committed to creating an inclusive and accessible sporting environment where all students, regardless of background, identity, or ability, feel welcome and valued.We strongly value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and students. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about student experience and ensuring sport is a space for everyone.About YouWe are looking for an individual who is committed to making student sport inclusive and enjoyable for all. You would be well-suited to this role if:· You have experience working within a sports club environment, with an understanding of university sport structures.· You have knowledge of how to create inclusive and accessible sports environments.· You have experience working with sports coaches, governing bodies, or other sporting organisations.· You have a collaborative and solution-focused mindset, with the ability to engage effectively with students and colleagues.· You are committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work. What We Offer · A welcoming and supportive workplace where diversity is valued. · A generous holiday entitlement of 27 days, plus bank holidays and university closure days, including time off between Christmas and New Year. · Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including health and wellbeing facilities, staff discounts, and travel schemes.· We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. What’s Next? If you would like to discuss this role informally, please contact Alex Perry on [email protected] . Please note that applications sent directly to this email will not be considered. If you require any adjustments to enable you to apply for this role or to participate in the selection process, please do let us know as part of the application process. For further details, please see the role profile. Closing Date: 21 Jul 2026 Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)

Job DescriptionTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Case Manager, to join Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care, part of the Student and Scholarly Services division.Te Papa Manaaki | Campus Care provides early intervention, wellbeing, and personal support for students and staff who have concerns about a student’s safety, wellbeing, or behaviour. As a Clinical Case Manager, you will assess student needs, develop support plans, and ensure warm transfers to appropriate internal or external specialist services.You will be part of a small, high-performing team committed to supporting students to overcome barriers to success and to navigate the University’s support systems with empathy and professionalism.Key responsibilities include:Triage and manage referrals from staff, students, and other members of the University community.Assess risk and provide professional, timely responses to urgent or complex situations.Develop and manage support plans for students with wellbeing concerns or complex needs.Collaborate with academic, professional, and external support services to coordinate care.Maintain accurate case documentation and prepare reports as required.Provide advice and guidance to colleagues across the University about student wellbeing and response processes.Contribute to the continuous improvement of the service and its referral processes.We have a full-time (37.5 hours per week) role on a permanent contract available. The salary range for this role is $87,000 - $107,500, depending on experience and qualifications.For more information, please view the position description. Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the teamTe Papa Manaaki | Campus Care is part of Student and Scholarly Services, which brings together student-facing services that support wellbeing, academic success, and student experience. Campus Care provides a safe and skilled point of contact for the University community to raise concerns about students, including wellbeing, safety, bullying, harassment, and discrimination.The team works closely with other student support and wellbeing services, including University Health and Counselling, Student Hubs, Accommodation Solutions, and Student Disability Services, to ensure that every student is supported to succeed and thrive. He kōrero mōu | About youOur ideal candidate will bring empathy, sound judgement, and a strong commitment to student wellbeing. You will be confident managing sensitive and complex situations, with a calm and professional approach.Please state any languages you speak on your CV/Cover Letter.You will also have:A tertiary qualification in social work, mental health, counselling, occupational therapy, or a related allied health discipline.Registration under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (e.g., SWRB, NZAC, or equivalent).At least five years’ experience providing case management or mental health support to young people or students.Strong understanding of wellbeing and support services in tertiary or community settings.Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.Cultural competence and an understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.A current right to work in NZ.Preferred:Experience working within the tertiary education sector.Knowledge of University and community-based support systems.Fluency in Mandarin will be advantageous. 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 is frequently rated as one of the world's most liveable cities. The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through the following:Flexible employment practices (including working from home and flexible hours)Up to 6.75% company superannuation schemeA competitive salary with five weeks' annual leaveIn addition, we also offer career development programs, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and 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 2/7/2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experience listed above.We may close this advert earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.For a confidential conversation, please contact Kate Mace - [email protected]. Please note that while we are happy to answer questions, applications will not be accepted via email.