Lancaster University
Undergraduate Assistant (Programme Support) - 0597-26
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Undergraduate Assistant (Programme Support)
Lancaster Medical School
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £26,093 (Part-Time/Fixed Term)
Closing Date: Sunday 09 August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Reference: 0597-26
Location: Health Innovation One, Sir John Fisher Drive, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4AT, UK
0.6 FTE Fixed term with an end date of 31st July 2027. Secondment opportunities will be considered for this role.
Lancaster Medical School is looking to appoint an Undergraduate Assistant to join the professional services team.
You will provide administrative support for the undergraduate medical degree programme, supporting a range of activities across the Department.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages are essential, as is the ability to work flexibly as part of a rapidly expanding department.
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.
Experience of working in a higher education environment is not essential; we will support you to settle in and excel in the role.
About You
To be a suitable candidate for this position you will have:
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail when handling information and data.
- Proficient 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.
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As Undergraduate Assistant, 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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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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This post is full-time, fixed term, with a hybrid work pattern (3 days on campus), or fully on-campus if preferred. We’re happy to discuss flexible working.
For more about joining our team or an informal chat, contact Rebecca Hodgson r.hodgson2@lancaster.ac.uk.
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