Full job descriptionEngagement & Events OfficerStakeholder Relations
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £33,002 to £37,694 (Full-time indefinite)
Closing Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Reference: 0621-26
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University
Job overview

Are you an experienced engagement and events professional with strong project-management skills and a passion for creating meaningful public-facing experiences? Join our friendly and ambitious Engagement team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering standout engagement activity and shape high-quality events supporting stakeholder, public and community engagement.

Reporting to the Stakeholder Engagement Manager you will:

o Deliver engagement events across physical, hybrid and online formats, including the University’s flagship Campus in the city and key stakeholder activities

o Create engaging promotional content for events and stakeholder communications

o Co-ordinate public-facing activities at festivals and community events
Research and Enterprise Services (RES)

As Engagement and Events Officer, you’ll be part of the Engagement team in RES, which delivers sector-leading research, enterprise, innovation and engagement services. The Engagement team raises Lancaster University’s profile with key stakeholders through an annual engagement programme, leads civic engagement and provides high-quality public and academic policy engagement support.
About you

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:

o Ability to plan and run high-quality events

o Strong project-management skills

o Experience of building effective relationships

o Experience of creating engaging content for communication channels and promotional materials

o A team-oriented, flexible approach
Why work with us

Lancaster University’s main Bailrigg campus is a lovely place to work, combining a busy urban atmosphere while surrounded by green parkland and beautiful seasonal landscaping. We have lots of facilities on-site including: a sports centre, shops, cafes, a multi-faith centre, pre-school, post office and library. There are numerous clubs, groups and networks you can join to make friends with like-minded people. Lancaster University provides an environment that strongly supports the needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including:

o competitive salary with annual reviews

o generous employer pension scheme

o 39 days off a year which includes University closure days at Easter and Christmas and bank holidays

o a family-friendly approach to those with parental or caring responsibilities

o additional flexible benefits to suit your needs and interests, some with tax-savings

Find out about more of our employee benefits on our website -

We are an organisation that seeks to make positive economic, cultural, societal and environmental change. If you want to be a part of that, then we’d love to hear from you.
Contract and contact

This post is offered on a full-time, indefinite basis with a hybrid work pattern, or you can choose to be fully on-campus. We are happy to talk about flexible working.

To find out more about joining our team and an informal chat about the role, please contact

Sarah Rees, Head of Stakeholder Relations -