Deputy Laboratory Superintendent

Deputy Laboratory Superintendent

School of Engineering
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full-Time/Indefinite)
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 08 July 2026
Reference: 0465-26

The role supports the School of Engineering Laboratory Superintendent and Area Safety Officer, deputising in their absence and providing day‑to‑day line management of technical staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Frequent liaison with teaching and research staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Undertaking confidential work as required.
• Contributing to a specialist area within the School that aligns with your knowledge and experience.

You should have a strong commitment to supporting the teaching and research activities of the School and the on‑campus staff and student experience at Lancaster, and a willingness to engage in continuing professional development and outreach activity.

The School of Engineering offers a highly collegial and stimulating environment for career development based on our departmental values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We are committed to family‑friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis as well as the Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, which recognise and celebrate good employment practice undertaken to address gender and race equality in higher education and research.

We are active and progressive around sustainability, wellbeing and widening participation agendas. We particularly welcome applicants that are enthusiastic advocates of STEM.

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to Andrew Baker, Building and Laboratory Superintendent and Area Safety Officer. Email: