Specialist Learning Advisor

University of Cumbria

Lancaster

Hybrid

GBP 31,000 - 38,000

Part time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme
33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

The University of Cumbria invites applications for a Specialist Learning Advisor (0.5 FTE) based at the Lancaster campus. The role provides in-person and online learning support and mentoring to students, contributing to a supportive Student Support team.

The post is 17.5 hours per week, spread over three days, with hybrid working in line with business need. Starting salary £31,236, progressing to £37,694 pro rata, plus a competitive pension and generous holiday entitlement.

Job description

Specialist Learning Advisor (0.5 FTE)

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.


Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.


We are looking to recruit a Specialist Learning Advisor for a 0.5 (FTE) role, split across 3 days at our Lancaster campus. Working pattern will consist of a minimum of 2-days on campus to deliver in-person and online learning and mentoring support to students.


Informal enquiries: Donna Stretton - Disability Services Manager - donna.stretton@cumbria.ac.uk


We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.


For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.


We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.


Job Details


  • Department: Student Support

  • Location: Lancaster

  • Starting Salary: £31,236 with incremental progression to £37,694 (pro rata)

  • Post Type: Part Time

  • Hours per Week: 17.5

  • Contract Type: Permanent

  • Release Date: Friday 11 September 2026

  • Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 25 September 2026

  • Interview Date: Tuesday 06 October 2026

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