Job Description

Job Reference

0465-25

Date Posted

Wednesday 23 July 2025

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Location

Preston Campus

Salary

26,338 to 29,179 per annum

Basis

Full Time

Contract Type

Fixed Term for 15 months due to specialist expertise being required for a limited term project

Job Category / Type

Professional Services

School / Service

Student Achievement Services

Hours

36.25 hours per week

Interview Date

Monday 8 September 2025

Job details

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When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

Are you a recent graduate passionate about helping others succeed? Do you want to make a difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in higher education? If so, we want to hear from you!


The Student Achievement Services team play a key role in supporting students to thrive throughout their university journey. We design and deliver initiatives that boost student retention, academic success, and graduate outcomes--through tailored support, transition activities, outreach campaigns, and events. As part of a collaborative and student-focused team, you'll help create a welcoming, inclusive environment to support our students. We are looking for (an) enthusiastic and proactive Graduate Student Achievement Assistant(s) to join our team.


If you join us, you will gain hands-on experience in student facing role, developing your professional skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. You will be part of a team that values your voice and ideas and you will get the chance to make a real impact on the student experience.

About you:

We are looking for a recent graduate who must have obtained their undergraduate degree within the last two years. You will have great communication and interpersonal skills, will be approachable, empathetic and a good listener. You will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in a student support or customer-facing role (paid or voluntary) is a plus! We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported


If you are ready to inspire and support the next generation of students, apply now and take the first step in your professional journey with us!

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits - from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.


We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.


The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.


Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.