School Officer - 1059-26

Lancaster University; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Officer role at Lancaster University, based in Bailrigg, is part of the FHASS - Faculty Operations. You will be one of four School Officers in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, primarily located in the School of Arts, supporting governance, budgeting and resources across multiple sites.

You will lead the School's operations team, collaborate with the Head of School and Faculty staff, implement continuous improvements to structures and processes, and drive

Qualifications

• Experience in managing administration processes in a large, complex environment.
• Experience implementing continuous improvements to structures, processes and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Experience of supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School operations team and deliver operational excellence.
• Implement governance and manage resources and planning.
• Collaborate with Head of School and Faculty staff to respond to change.
• Support the Faculty operations team across the Faculty and wider university.

Skills

Administration management

Process improvement

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Staff supervision

Job description

School Officer

FHASS - Faculty Operations

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 Full time indefinite

Closing Date: Monday 05 October 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: 1059-26

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

This is an exciting opportunity in the pivotal role of School Officer in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. You will be one of four School Officers in the Faculty and will be primarily located in the School of Arts. The School of Arts covers eight disciplines, is located across a number of sites in the north campus area and has a large community of staff and students.

As School Officer you will be a key member of the School Leadership Team, working closely with the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, academic staff and professional services staff based in the School and Faculty Office. It is an important and varied role where you will be responsible for leading the School’s operations team, delivering operational excellence across the School’s operational activities, implementing governance and facilitating the effective management of resources and planning.

The School Officer is also an important member of the Faculty operations team, working with staff across the Faculty and wider university to respond to change, share best practice and deliver continuous improvement.

You will have experience in managing administration processes, preferably in a large, complex environment. You will also have experience of implementing continuous improvements around structures, processes and systems. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a range of people, both internal and external to the organisation, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience of staff supervision and ability to lead staff is essential.

The Faculty is committed to support 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 an indefinite basis.

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

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