Study Support and Skills Adviser (Westlakes)
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,608 to £41,064 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 November 2025 |
| Location: | Westlakes Science & Technology Park, Moor Row |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Lancashire |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1278-25 |
Summary
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.
The Westlakes Campus, located on the Westlakes Science and Technology Park in the tranquil surroundings of West Cumbria—just three miles from Whitehaven—is a bright, modern learning environment. It serves as the base for students from both the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine & Dentistry.
About the role:
The Study Support and Skills Adviser will provide academic study support to students, enhancing their learning experience and overall academic performance. The role focuses on improving student retention, completion, degree attainment, and graduate outcomes within our Student Achievement Service.
In this varied position, you will be based at the Westlakes Campus in West Cumbria, working closely with academic and student support colleagues, as well as with students, to understand the existing student achievement provision on campus. You will help implement improvements and contribute to the development of additional support initiatives.
You will be an integral part of the wider Student Achievement Services team, working with the Head of Student Achievement and key stakeholders across the University and Students’ Union. Together, you will make a real difference to our students and help deliver the targets set out in our institutional Student Opportunity and Success Strategy and Access and Participation Plan (APP).
About you:
As a Study Support and Skills Adviser, you will have experience delivering academic guidance and study support to individuals and groups, both online and in person. You will also need recent experience supporting students with an understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by different groups, particularly those under-represented in higher education.
Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to explain complex concepts clearly, provide constructive feedback, and maintain effective communication with students.
An undergraduate degree or equivalent experiential learning is required for this role.
Applicants must meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
This position is based at the Westlakes Campus (West Cumbria).
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.
The Westlakes Campus, located on the Westlakes Science and Technology Park in the tranquil surroundings of West Cumbria—just three miles from Whitehaven—is a bright, modern learning environment. It serves as the base for students from both the School of Nursing and the School of Medicine & Dentistry.
About the role:
The Study Support and Skills Adviser will provide academic study support to students, enhancing their learning experience and overall academic performance. The role focuses on improving student retention, completion, degree attainment, and graduate outcomes within our Student Achievement Service.
In this varied position, you will be based at the Westlakes Campus in West Cumbria, working closely with academic and student support colleagues, as well as with students, to understand the existing student achievement provision on campus. You will help implement improvements and contribute to the development of additional support initiatives.
You will be an integral part of the wider Student Achievement Services team, working with the Head of Student Achievement and key stakeholders across the University and Students’ Union. Together, you will make a real difference to our students and help deliver the targets set out in our institutional Student Opportunity and Success Strategy and Access and Participation Plan (APP).
About you:
As a Study Support and Skills Adviser, you will have experience delivering academic guidance and study support to individuals and groups, both online and in person. You will also need recent experience supporting students with an understanding of the challenges and barriers faced by different groups, particularly those under-represented in higher education.
Strong communication skills are essential, enabling you to explain complex concepts clearly, provide constructive feedback, and maintain effective communication with students.
An undergraduate degree or equivalent experiential learning is required for this role.
Applicants must meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
This position is based at the Westlakes Campus (West Cumbria).
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.
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