Facilities Coordinator

Lancaster University; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University on Bailrigg campus in Lancaster invites applications for a full-time Security & Portering role. The post is 36.5 hours per week with a shift pattern between 07:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday, operating within a wider team rota. You should be hard working, reliable, and customer-focused, with experience in similar roles and GCSEs in Maths and English.

The university values diversity and supports development training. Closing date Friday 11 September 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at minimum level.
• Experience in a similar security/portering role.
• Willingness to undertake development training and learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Operate within a wider security and portering team rota.
• Cover shift pattern between 07:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday.
• Provide high-quality customer service to staff and visitors.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Customer service

Security/Portering experience

Multicultural environment experience

Own initiative

Flexible attitude

Development training

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Security & Portering
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £23,580 to £23,742Full time indefinite
Closing Date: Friday 11 September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 0843-26

You should be hard working, reliable, willing to learn and possess excellent customer service skills. You should have experience of working in a similar role along with experience of working in a multi-cultural environment . You should have educated to GCSE level in Maths and English and be committed to high standards , able to work on your o w n initiative and have a flexible approach and attitude to solving day to day problems. You should also have a willingness to undergo development training.

The vacancy is full-time, working 36.5 hours per week on a shift pattern as part of a wider team rota. The role covers operating hours between 07:00 and 20:00, Monday to Friday.

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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