Lancaster University
Admissions Coordinator - 0691-26
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Admissions Coordinator
Lancaster Medical School
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Part-Time, Fixed Term
Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Reference: 0691-26
Lancaster Medical School is seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic administrator with excellent administrative and organisational skills. You will join a resourceful and supportive Admissions Team that administers all stages of the high-stakes processes that recruit students to our Medicine programme. In addition, you will work closely with the Academic Lead for Widening Participation and marketing for medical admissions.
The post holder will provide high-level administrative support for the recruitment of medical students, coordinating a wide range of activities across the admissions cycle.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages at an advanced level are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a rapidly expanding department. Ideally you will have previous administrative experience in a higher education or NHS background.
A proven team player and confident communicator, you will be committed to integrating into a busy office environment, working closely with a wide range of colleagues.
About You
To be a suitable candidate for this position you will have:
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- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail when handling applicant information.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.
- A curious mindset and commitment to personal and team development.
- A flexible, team-oriented approach.
Lancaster Medical School
As Admissions Coordinator, you will be part of Lancaster Medical School, within the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University. Based in the cutting-edge Health Innovation One building, the Medical School combines world-class teaching and research with close collaboration across healthcare, academia, and industry.
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Why work with us
Lancaster University’s Bailrigg campus offers a vibrant work environment surrounded by green parkland. Facilities include a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office, and library. Staff can join clubs and networks, and the University promotes a healthy work-life balance with strong employee support.
We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package Including
- Competitive salary with annual reviews
- Generous employer pension scheme
- 39 days off annually, including University closure days and bank holidays
- Family-friendly policies for those with parental or caring responsibilities
- Flexible benefits tailored to your needs, some with tax savings
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Contract and Contact
This post is a part time (22.5 hours), 6 month fixed term contract with a hybrid work pattern. We’re happy to discuss flexible working. For more about joining our team or an informal chat, contact Sam Porter s.porter@lancaster.ac.uk.
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Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.
Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace.
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We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity.
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