Global Mobility Officer

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University is an academic-powerhouse that combines high quality teaching and research with a strong sense of community and belonging. Lancaster’s strengths are in teaching, research and the student experience reflecting their distinctive community.

Lancaster does things its own way: it is confident, friendly, authentic, responsible and empathetic in its approach. It combines academic excellence with a wonderful student experience in a supportive community. Lancaster's beautiful campus is one of their greatest assets and manages to provide the best of both worlds for students and staff, having a busy urban vibe, while surrounded by green parkland and sports facilities.

The Opportunity

Lancaster University are looking for an efficient and motivated individual to become their Global Mobility Officer. This is an exciting role which is key to the development of the Global Mobility function across the University and its international partnerships. This role will lead on the day-to-day operations as well as supporting the Head of Global Mobility with activities to support the wider Transformation activity.

You will have an excellent knowledge of Global Mobility, experience of a Higher Education HR environment is beneficial. The post requires a confident, open minded, organised and motivated individual who can create, develop and embed efficient processes, work collaboratively with stakeholders and team members.

In return the University provides a competitive annual salary, generous annual leave allowance of 25 days, plus 6 closure days (to be taken over Christmas and Easter) and Bank Holidays. The University offers membership of the Local Government (occupational) Pension Scheme, alongside a variety of other benefits such as car leasing, additional annual leave purchase, a cycle-to-work scheme, on-site pre-school centre and sports centre.

Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. They are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena Swan Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.

The University is committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and ensuring our culture is inclusive. We encourage applications from all diversity groups and people from the Global Majority for this position.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that will set its own agenda and create a template for Global Mobility throughout Lancaster University.

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.

The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. 

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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