Practice-based Research Support Administrator

Lancaster University; Bailrigg; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking a Practice-based Research Support Administrator in Bailrigg. The role focuses on developing practice-based portfolios for the REF using industry-standard software and presenting professional portfolios on time.

The post requires experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and the ability to work collaboratively within Architecture. This is a part-time, fixed-term appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience using industry-standard design visualization software.
• Ability to present practice-based portfolios to a professional standard.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team-based environment and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support development of practice-based portfolios for the REF (Research Excellence Framework).
• Prioritise workload to identified deadlines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality design visualization outputs.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Practice-based Research Support Administrator

Architecture

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 part time fixed term

Closing Date: Friday 16 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 1033-26

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

The School of Arts offers a rich and strong range of arts disciplines, including Architecture, Creative Writing, Design, English Literature, Fine Art, Media and Film, and Theatre. These areas are underpinned by a commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching and impactful research.

The School of Arts is ambitious and creative and engages strongly with local partners, particularly in Morecambe Bay and throughout the northwest of England. We build on capacities to attract participation from academics and industry partners for significant events and projects. We are excited to play a role in defining the roles of arts in public life and discourse.

We are seeking an organised individual to support the development of practice-based portfolios for the Research Excellence Framework (REF). You will have experience of using industry-standard design visualisation software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and will present practice-based portfolios to a professional standard.

You will work cooperatively and flexibly with colleagues in a team-based environment, under your own initiative, prioritising work to identified deadlines.

The School of Arts offers a rich and strong range of arts disciplines, including Architecture, Creative Writing, Design, English Literature, Fine Art, Media and Film, and Theatre. These areas are underpinned by a commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching and impactful research.

The School of Arts is ambitious and creative and engages strongly with local partners, particularly in Morecambe Bay and throughout the northwest of England. We build on capacities to attract participation from academics and industry partners for significant events and projects. We are excited to play a role in defining the roles of arts in public life and discourse.

We are seeking an organised individual support the development of Practice based portfolios for the Research Excellence Framework (REF), you will have experience of using industry standard design visualisation software, including Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign who will present practice based portfolios to a professional standard.

You will work cooperatively and flexibly with colleagues in a team based environment, under your own initiative, prioritising work to identified deadlines.

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University