Bring your ideas to a role where no two weeks are the same. If you're looking for variety, opportunities to broaden your professional experience and scope to take ownership of your work, this role offers all three. You'll join a collaborative, supportive team that values initiative and welcomes suggestions for improvement. Whether your background is in marketing, communications, events or participant engagement, you'll have opportunities to extend your expertise across recruitment, facilitation and digital storytelling. Working with business owners, alumni and external partners, you'll build connections and see first-hand how the course contributes to participants' development. The University's modern campus on Brayford Wharf, in the heart of historic Lincoln, provides the setting for a role with a regional focus.

Ready to put your skills into practice and contribute to the next Help to Grow: Management cohort? We'd love to hear how your experience and enthusiasm could strengthen our team. Apply now, or contact Kelly Hallam, Educational Programme Delivery Manager, at khallam@lincoln.ac.uk for an informal conversation about the opportunity.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £28,031 pro rata
Please note this post is fixed term until 31st May 2027 and part-time at 0.7027 FTE.

Working closely with the Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for education, student experience, TEF readiness and student outcomes. You will translate University and College priorities into effective School-level delivery, championing innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement in learning and teaching.

You will work collaboratively with programme and subject leads, senior tutors, module teams, student representatives and professional services. Using data and evidence, you will identify priorities, monitor progress and support the development of programmes, short courses and other educational opportunities. You will also contribute to postgraduate research student experience, staff development, workload planning and the effective deployment of academic capacity, including line management.

The successful candidate will have a first degree, a PhD or equivalent professional standing, and a higher education teaching qualification or recognition. You will bring significant experience of teaching or educational leadership in higher education, together with a strong record of leading initiatives that enhance education, student experience or student outcomes.

An inclusive and credible leader, you will be able to influence and develop others, manage competing priorities and provide clarity, direction and constructive challenge. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will continue to contribute to teaching, research, scholarship or professional practice within your discipline. This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to drive change, enhance the student experience and develop their careers in academic management.

In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience. 

To apply for this role, please upload a CV and a document outlining how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role (maximum 750 words). If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the Head of School.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department: Internal Only Vacancies

Salary: £69,488 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed term for 3 years and full time at 1.0 FTE.

You will work with the University of Lincoln and Pyroplast Energy Ltd to investigate purification routes for waste-plastic pyrolysis char, with the aim of reducing inorganic contaminants and producing a cleaner carbon-rich material for potential higher-value applications. 

The project will involve laboratory-scale experimental work, including char preparation, thermal and chemical treatment, materials characterisation and data analysis. You will evaluate different treatment approaches and contribute to practical recommendations for further industrial development.

You will benefit from supervision and mentoring by academic and industrial experts, alongside access to the University of Lincoln's laboratory facilities and relevant training opportunities.

The position will be based primarily at the University of Lincoln's Brayford Pool campus, with occasional visits to the industry partner.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Dr Pouriya Niknam, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, at phniknam@lincoln.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £35,608 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed-term for 3 months and full-time at 37 hours per week.

Led by Dogtooth Technologies in partnership with APS Produce and the University of Lincoln, the project brings together expertise in robotics, AI-driven perception, commercial horticulture and food safety to validate robotic harvesting under real production conditions. 

The Role

You will lead research on the food safety and quality assurance aspects of robotic harvesting, with a particular focus on hygiene validation, microbiological challenge studies and process validation. Working closely with robotics researchers, academic colleagues and industry partners, you will contribute to the development and validation of a harvesting system that meets food safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements ahead of commercial deployment. 

Key areas of research will include:

• Microbiological safety and contamination risks associated with robotic harvesting.
• Process validation and microbiological challenge studies.
• Hygiene validation of robotic harvesting equipment and food-contact surfaces.
• Evaluation of cleaning and sanitation approaches.
• Cross-contamination risks within commercial glasshouse environments.
• The impact of mechanised harvesting on product safety and quality.

This is a highly applied research role, offering opportunities to undertake trials in both University research facilities and commercial production environments while contributing to high-quality project outputs, publications and future research activity.

About You

You will ideally hold a PhD in Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science, Biological Sciences or a closely related discipline. You will have strong knowledge of food microbiology, food safety, hygiene regulation and validation methodologies, together with hands on experience of designing and conducting microbiological experiments, process validation, challenge studies and/or hygiene validation. 

You will be able to design and manage independent research, communicate complex scientific information effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary academic and industrial team. Experience of trials in food production environments or fresh produce and horticultural food safety research would be advantageous. 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research at the intersection of food safety, microbiology, robotics and commercial horticulture, while working with leading academic and industrial partners.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Bukola Onarinde (bonarinde@lincoln.ac.uk). 

As an Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, the University is committed to advancing gender equality in STEM and welcomes applications from under-represented groups.

Closing Date: 08 Nov 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £38,784
Please note, this post is fixed-term and full time until the 31st May 2028

At the University of Lincoln, we believe that strong communities help businesses grow. Sparkhouse and Think Tank are at the heart of our business incubation offer, giving founders and growing businesses the space, support and connections they need to succeed.

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and proactive Community Coordinator to join our Venture Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a vibrant, collaborative and supportive community for our tenants, partners and University colleagues. Whether you are planning a networking event, creating content that celebrates a tenant’s success, showing a prospective tenant around the centre, or connecting a founder with University expertise, your work will have a direct impact on tenant satisfaction, retention and business growth.

What you will be doing:

As a Community Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the marketing and promotion of our commercial office provision and Venture Development activities, delivering campaigns across social media, the website, newsletters and other channels.
• Build positive relationships with tenants, founders and partners, acting as a key point of contact and carrying out regular check-ins to gather feedback and identify opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate and deliver a programme of networking events, workshops and community initiatives, and evaluate their success.
• Manage tenancy enquiries, centre tours and prospecting activity, and coordinate tenant inductions and departures to support our occupancy targets.
• Use engagement and occupancy data to produce reports and insights, and identify ways to improve our service.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience, enjoy bringing people together and take pride in their work. You will be an excellent communicator who can present to a large audience, manage your own workload and priorities, and use your initiative. Experience of supporting start-ups, planning and delivering marketing and events, project delivery and budget management would be an advantage.

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week

At the University of Lincoln, we believe that every interaction matters. Think Tank is at the heart of our business community, providing welcoming spaces, expert support and essential services that help growing businesses to thrive.

We are looking for a customer focused and proactive Centre Operations Administrator to join our Venture Development team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating a safe, professional and supportive environment for tenants, visitors, students and staff. Whether you are welcoming a visitor at reception, supporting a tenant with their onboarding, supporting events management, or keeping the centres running smoothly behind the scenes, your contribution will have a direct impact on the experience of everyone who uses our buildings.

What you will be doing:

As a Centre Operations Administrator, you will:

• Deliver outstanding customer service to tenants, visitors, students and staff.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries, running reception, the switchboard, mail and parcels, and meeting room bookings.
• Open and close the centres as an authorised key holder, and support health and safety through routine building checks.
• Help create a welcoming, professional environment where tenants can build positive relationships and grow their businesses with confidence.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for people who are passionate about providing an excellent customer experience, enjoy helping people and take pride in delivering a high-quality service. You will have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, experience of delivering high-level customer service to internal and external customers, good administrative and communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised while remaining organised, accurate and adaptable. Experience of a fast-paced reception role, working with commercial clients, or using Microsoft Office and social media would be an advantage, as would a willingness to work occasional flexible hours such as breakfast or evening events.

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 per annum
Please note this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week

This is an exciting role with the department and you will have specialist responsibility for co-ordinating support and risk assessing students who have disclosed a Mental Health condition, and also responding to students who present with mental health difficulties that they have not disclosed in advance. In addition, where appropriate, you will also provide support to students with a range of disabilities.

You will need to have a high level of interpersonal skills and be capable of making rapid and informed decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, with the ability to keep accurate records.  

The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance of 30 days per year pro rata (plus an additional 14 bank holiday and concessionary days), progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more. 

If you believe this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you. If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Greg Garden, Senior Mental Health Advisor, at Grgarden@lincoln.ac.uk.

Please note that this post requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 03 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £33,002 per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.

At the University of Lincoln, we believe that every interaction matters. The Library is at the heart of the student journey, providing welcoming spaces, expert support, and essential resources that enable students to succeed in their studies.

We are looking for a number of customer focused and proactive Library Assistants to join our Customer Service team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive and supportive environment for students. Whether you are helping a student find the information they need, supporting them with technology, maintaining a productive study environment, or simply offering a friendly welcome, your contribution will have a direct impact on the student experience.

What you will be doing:

As a Library Assistant, you will:

• Deliver outstanding customer service to students, staff and visitors.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries, providing advice and guidance on Library services and resources.
• Support students in making effective use of library technologies, including self-service equipment, printing and photocopying facilities.
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment where students can study confidently and successfully.

We are looking for people who are passionate about providing an excellent customer experience, enjoys helping people and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service.

Part time, 15 hours, fixed term until April 2027
Monday & Tuesday 8:30-5pm

Closing Date: 02 Nov 2026

Department: Administrative and Professional Services

Salary: £25,949 pro rata
Please note, this post is fixed-term until 5th April 2027 and part-time at 15 hours per week.

We are looking for an experienced researcher to take the lead in devising heat activated, hydrophobic systems to allow the rapid production of light weight, highly insulating materials. You will need to be confident working in a laboratory environment and have experience in formulation, materials production and materials testing. You will need to be able to communicate your ideas and findings clearly with the internal team and the wider industrial consortium.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Bridge research team as part of the School of Natural Sciences. at the University of Lincoln. We are ideally looking for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate, who can work independently within the field of chemical formulations and material production. As the position is only available for 9 months, we will also consider an exceptional Grade 6 Research Assistant.

If you would like further information or an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr Rob McElroy, Senior Lecturer in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, at cmcelroy@lincoln.ac.uk.

When completing your application, please ensure you include details of all qualifications you hold in relation to the post.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate salary from £38,784 per annum.

Research Assistant salary from £33,002 per annum.

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Department: Research

Salary: £38,784 per annum
Please note, this post is fixed term until 31 July 2027 and full time at 1.0 FTE.