School Coordinator x 3 - 1039-26

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster University is seeking three proactive School Coordinators to join FHASS - Faculty Operations at Bailrigg, Lancaster. You will provide high-level administrative support to the School Leadership Team and School Officers in fast-paced environments.

These fixed-term, full-time roles span the Schools of Arts, Global Affairs and Social Sciences, with cross-Faculty responsibilities and opportunities to develop within a dynamic higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience providing administrative support in complex environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the School Leadership Team and School Officers.
• Coordinate activities across the Schools of Arts, Global Affairs and Social Sciences.
• Support FHASS professional services and contribute to a collaborative work environment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

School Coordinator x 3

FHASS - Faculty Operations

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 (Full-Time/Fixed-Term)

Closing Date: Tuesday 06 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 1039-26

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

The Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences is seeking to appoint positive, proactive, and self-motivated School Coordinators (3 full-time equivalent) with excellent communication and organisational skills. These are key roles within the School Operations teams, providing high-level support to School Leadership Team including the School Officers.

These position are primarily based within the Schools of Arts, Global Affairs and Social Sciences whilst also working across the Faculty as part of FHASS professional services. The roles offer an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic higher education environment. The roles are varied and fast-paced, requiring strong administrative and organisational capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. It would suit motivated team players who can work effectively under pressure and contribute to a collaborative working environment.

The Faculty is committed to supporting the individual needs of its staff and promoting a healthy work–life balance through family-friendly and flexible working policies. We are also proud to support the Athena SWAN Charter and its principles of advancing gender equality in higher education and research. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student population and particularly encourage applications from individuals of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Applications for flexible, part-time, or job-share working are welcome, subject to business need.

The post is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 July 2027. A secondment opportunity may be considered, subject to agreement with your current line manager.

Enquiries: Please contact Jemma Henderson, Faculty Manager, at [e-mail].

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