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<div><strong>Lecturer in Quantitative Methods (Open specialism)</strong></div>
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<div><strong>Our Mission</strong><br>The challenges humanity are facing today are complex and interconnected. Yet our higher education system is often structured in silos, leaving graduates ill-equipped to tackle the complexity that surrounds them. The next generation is demanding to learn in a different way.</div>
<div>The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a new university that equips students with an interdisciplinary toolkit to tackle the complex, real-world problems of the 21st century. With a world-class faculty, three exceptional founding cohorts, and close partnerships with global organisations, LIS is building a new type of education for those who want to shape the world, not just fit in it.</div>
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<div>We are the first new UK education institution for 50 years to have full degree-awarding power from inception, and offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as professional development programmes, that take an innovative approach to education.&nbsp;</div>
<div>We are now in our fifth year since the launch of our BASc in 2021. The first cohort of MASc students graduated in 2023. This year saw the launch of our MBA programme. The successful applicant for this post would therefore be joining us at an exciting time of development, growth, and consolidation.</div>
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<div><strong>About the Role: Lecturer in Quantitative methods (open specialism)</strong></div>
<div>We are looking for a versatile and creative quantitative scholar to join our interdisciplinary faculty. At LIS, we believe quantitative methods should not be taught in isolation. Instead, they should be used as part of a rigorous toolkit to help understand and tackle the complexity of the 21st century.</div>
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<div>Our foundational approach is rooted in computational and inferential thinking, using programming (in Python) as the primary engine for data analysis and inference. We are eager to expand our expertise. We are looking for a specialist who can bring a unique quantitative perspective to our students and the wider institution. You might have a background in:</div>
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<li>Physical Sciences: Applying concepts like modelling, entropy, dynamics, or scaling laws to social and environmental systems with a view to capturing common dynamics.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mathematics &amp; Statistics: Teaching probabilistic reasoning and mathematical modelling as tools for thinking that can be applied both formally and heuristically across the disciplines.</li>
<li>Network Science: Unpicking the hidden structures and connections that allow us to see physical, social, and cultural systems through the same lens.</li>
<li>Game Theory &amp; Decision Science: Analysing how strategic intelligence can be optimally deployed in complex environments and extracting non-obvious interdisciplinary insights from doing so.</li>
<li>Data Science &amp; AI: Exploring how the AI-driven explosion in cognitive resources can be deployed by students, teachers, and researchers in ways that push the frontiers of knowledge and practical utility.</li>
<li>Alternatively, you might have experience of applying quantitative methods in government or industry.</li>
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<div><strong>Requirements</strong><br>You should be:</div>
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<li>Experienced in teaching quantitative methods to students (at any level) and/or in applying quantitative methods in research projects.</li>
<li>Fluent in a common programming language, preferably Python and/or R, and able to demonstrate substantial experience using these tools in teaching and/or research.</li>
<li>Excited to work across diverse teams and help colleagues with non-quantitative backgrounds integrate these methods into their own teaching; conversely, you should be open to the insights of non-quantitative disciplines in yours.</li>
<li>Interested in innovating your teaching methods to reach new students, with clear ideas about how to build a student's foundational understanding.</li>
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<div>You should have:</div>
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<li>A PhD in a relevant quantitative field (e.g. Physics, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Economics) or A PhD in a traditionally non-quantitative field in which you applied advanced quantitative methods; We also value equivalent high-level expertise from industry or government.</li>
<li>A desire to break out of academic silos and apply your specialist knowledge to "wicked" problems like climate change, inequality, or global health.</li>
<li>Experience with standard collaborative tools such as version control (e.g. Git), code review, and automated testing.</li>
<li>An awareness of different approaches to interdisciplinarity, teaching styles, and inclusive pedagogy.</li>
<li>A collaborative and adaptive mindset, such that you would thrive in a dynamic, academic environment.</li>
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<div>What we offer:</div>
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<li>Permanent contract subject to completing probationary period;</li>
<li>Salary for Lecturer is up to £45,000 depending on experience;</li>
<li>20% time dedicated to research;</li>
<li>30 days annual leave;</li>
<li>Monthly fitness contribution;</li>
<li>On successful completion of your probationary period, a company-sponsored private health plan;</li>
<li>Annual learning budget to spend on professional development;</li>
<li>The opportunity to join a mission-led, fast-growing organisation that is changing higher education.</li>
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<div><strong>Additional Information:</strong></div>
<div>The role is available to start ahead of the 2026 academic year (on 21 September 2026), with a soft onboarding process during the summer to ensure readiness for start of the term.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Please submit your CV and a cover letter as part of your application. The letter should include details of your teaching experience and philosophy, as well as why LIS would be a good fit. The letter of up to 2 pages should also include an example of a short course or module you would like to develop at LIS. You should explain how the course or module would fit into our current curriculum, as well as how you would ensure effective teaching for all students including those who ordinarily would not have studied quantitative subjects. You can consider undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching.</div>
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<div>Initially successful candidates will be asked to submit a video presentation. The next stage will consist of Panel Interviews and a mock teaching session.&nbsp;</div>
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<div><strong>Closing date:</strong> 15th July 2026 23:59 UK time&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Informal enquiries about the position may be made to quantitative methods lead, Dr Anson Cheung, by email: <a href="mailto:anson.cheung@lis.ac.uk">anson.cheung@lis.ac.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
<div>If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the HR Team at <a href="mailto:people@lis.ac.uk">people@lis.ac.uk</a>&nbsp;</div>
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<div>LIS actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.</div>
<div>We are only able to consider candidates with the eligibility to work in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse career paths. If you would like us to consider any career breaks, part time working, or other circumstances that have influenced your career, please outline these in your cover letter so we can ensure your achievements are assessed in context.</div>
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Lecturer in Quantitative Methods (Open specialism)

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<h2><strong>Description</strong></h2>
<div>The challenges humanity is facing aren’t the stuff of dystopia, science fiction, or textbooks. They’re happening today – and they’ve never been more complex and interconnected.</div>
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<div>Yet our higher education system is still structured in silos, leaving graduates ill-equipped to tackle the complexity that surrounds them. The next generation is now demanding to learn in a different way. That’s where The London Interdisciplinary School comes in.</div>
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<div>LIS is a start-up university that equips learners with an interdisciplinary toolkit to tackle the complex, real-world problems of the 21st century. With a world-class faculty, three exceptional founding cohorts and close partnerships with global organisations such as McKinsey, KPMG and innocent, LIS is building a new type of education for those who want to shape the world, not just fit in.</div>
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<div>We are the first new UK education institution for 50 years to have full degree-awarding power since inception, and offer undergraduate, masters, as well as professional development programmes that take a ground-breaking interdisciplinary approach to education.</div>
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<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Role Summary</strong></span></div>
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<div>The purpose of this role is to identify, support, and, ultimately, convert leads across our portfolio of programmes (BASc, MASc, LIS MBA) into applicants and enrolees.</div>
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<div>The skills you will develop in this role include customer service, consultative sales, managing email sends, organising data in our CRM systems and much more. You'll also be able to help shape the strategy as you go as we increase our core number of students, expand our international recruitment efforts, and grow our portfolio of programmes. This role also offers a great step into the life of start ups.</div>
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<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>LIS student Recruitment principles</strong></span></div>
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<div><strong>High touch</strong> – we will be in regular contact with qualified contacts, understanding their motivations, barriers, and personal context.</div>
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<div><strong>Human centric</strong> – we will take an individualised approach to engagement, favouring personalised connection over automated outreach.</div>
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<div><strong>Focussed</strong> – we will concentrate our resources on contacts who have the highest likelihood of successfully joining the cohort.</div>
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<div><strong>Agile</strong> – we will be flexible in our approach – failing fast, learning lessons, and pivoting tactics when required.</div>
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<div><strong>Community driven</strong> – we will amplify our efforts by engaging the whole LIS community – staff, students, faculty, alumni, prospects, and partners.</div>
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<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></span></div>
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<li>1:1 outreach to leads across the portfolio of programmes, via telephone, email, and face-to-face activities.</li>
<li>Lead scoring potential applicants/ students to prioritise leads, assess the health of the pipeline, and inform marketing tactics.</li>
<li>Being the primary point of contact for some of our offer-holders, including building individual relationships with each offer holder, keeping them updated on programme information, and answering any questions they may have.</li>
<li>Effectively leveraging existing students for insights, event support, and community building (e.g. the buddy system).</li>
<li>Representing the portfolio at both internal and external events, including the potential for international travel.</li>
<li>Actively contributing to how we market the portfolio, including development of the LIS website, prospectuses, and digital communications</li>
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<div><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Notes</span></div>
<div>Role to include but not restricted to the tasks detailed here. LIS is a start-up and all employees may be asked to help out or get involved with different parts of MR&amp;A or the organisation at any time.</div>
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<h2>Requirements</h2>
<p>The ideal candidate will:</p>
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<li>Have an understanding of UK student recruitment; international experience would be a plus</li>
<li>Be comfortable communicating across different mediums, including over the phone, email, video, and face-to-face.</li>
<li>Be an inspiring and credible ambassador, comfortable engaging with a range of stakeholders across sectors and adept at articulating LIS’s vision and value proposition.</li>
<li>Able to prioritise opportunities in a fast-moving, start-up style environment.</li>
<li>Be a natural relationship builder who thrives on creating meaningful connections.</li>
<li>Demonstrate a proactive and resourceful mindset, bringing creativity and a passion for innovation to the role.</li>
<li>Align deeply with LIS’s values: rigour, curiosity, courage, compassion, and meraki.</li>
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<div>We value growth mindset and action over years of experience. If you are excited about our mission and believe you can thrive in this role, we want to hear from you.</div>
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<div><strong>Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.</strong></div>
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<h2>Benefits</h2>
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<li>£32,400-£34,000 salary.</li>
<li>30 days annual leave.</li>
<li>Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days on campus, although flexibility will be required to meet potential student demand.</li>
<li>Monthly fitness contribution and, on successful completion of your probationary period, option to join the company-sponsored health plan.</li>
<li>Annual personal development contribution for external training/coaching.</li>
<li>Individual private healthcare provision following successful probation.</li>
<li>The opportunity to join a mission-led, fast-growing organisation that is changing higher education.</li>
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Recruitment Officer

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<h1>About LIS</h1>
<div>The challenges facing the world today are not theoretical. They are urgent, messy, and interconnected. And yet, most universities still train students in narrow silos, disconnected from the real world.</div>
<div>LIS is doing things differently. We are the first university in over 50 years to be granted full degree-awarding powers from inception. Our mission is to prepare the next generation with the interdisciplinary tools, methods, and mindsets needed to tackle complex problems, and to thrive personally and professionally.</div>
<div>We’ve moved from experimentation to disciplined scaling. Our founding undergraduate cohort graduated in 2024 at the Royal Institution, with 85% already in skilled work or further study. Our Master’s is growing fast, our first MBA is underway, and we’re delivering leadership programmes to organisations like the UK Health Security Agency, TSB bank, and Mori in Japan.</div>
<div>All this powered by a talented team of 40+ combining experience from Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, the RSA, British Airways, McKinsey, LEGO and more.</div>
<div>LIS is building a niche, prestigious brand with global relevance. This is a rare chance to help shape a world-class institution from the ground up, challenging the most well-established players in higher education. Come join us!</div>
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<h1>The Role</h1>
<div>LIS is committed to providing a supportive, compassionate, equitable, safe and innovative student support service that enables every student to thrive. In support of this mission, we are recruiting a Student Disability Advisor for a part-time, three days per week on campus, 2 year fixed term contract to join our small but dynamic Student Support Team, working alongside the Wellbeing Advisor and Wellbeing Manager. This is a student-facing role, with the expectation that you will be on campus for the 3 days during term time. We would welcome applications from those with direct experience of supporting students through Disabled Students’ Allowance applications.</div>
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<div>You will:</div>
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<li>Create and implement tailored support plans for students with disabilities and ensure reasonable adjustments are upheld.</li>
<li>Hold a caseload of students with diverse and often complex needs, providing general support and guidance. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide early intervention for engagement issues and concerns, working alongside relevant staff and faculty.</li>
<li>Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on disability policies and best practice.</li>
<li>Support students through internal and external processes, in particular DSA, pursuing a diagnosis, extenuating circumstances, fitness to study and more as needed.</li>
<li>Be an active member of panels such as The Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Student Voice Committee, understanding current issues within higher education and championing for students.</li>
<li>Act as an advocate, advisor, and source of expertise across the institution.</li>
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<div>This role is ideal for someone who is excited about joining a new innovative, creative university which is still growing and expanding and so you would be responsive to change and open to flexible thinking patterns. You will be experienced, grounded, calm under pressure, and committed to empowering students with evidence-based, inclusive support.</div>
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<h1>Key Responsibilities</h1>
<h3>Student Support (Disability and General)</h3>
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<li>Create, implement, and review tailored support plans for students with disabilities, ensuring reasonable adjustments are identified, communicated, and upheld.</li>
<li>Manage a caseload of students with diverse and often complex needs, providing ongoing guidance, practical support, and advocacy.</li>
<li>Undertake initial screening for specific learning differences, analyse this data and refer on for full diagnostic assessment where appropriate.</li>
<li>Offer general study support to students, one to one and group support, such as tailored sessions around time management, project planning, accountability and more.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide early intervention where there are concerns around student engagement, wellbeing, or academic progression, working collaboratively with faculty and professional services analysing engagement data.</li>
<li>Offer advice and training to academic, professional staff and students on disability legislation, institutional policy, and inclusive best practice.</li>
<li>Advise and uphold the Equality Act and Disability Law.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lead on retake support during term time and over the holidays, ensuring clear communication to students and regular check-ins to help them meet their academic goals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support students through internal and external processes, including (but not limited to) Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), pursuing a diagnosis, Extenuating Circumstances, Fitness to Study, and related procedures.</li>
<li>Act as a key point of contact for disability-related enquiries, ensuring a compassionate, student-centred approach at all times, including onboarding for prospective students.</li>
<li>Advise and collaborate with the Head of coaching, managing student issues and conflicts appropriately.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Contribute actively to institutional panels and committees, such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Student Voice Committee and the Academic Decision-Making Committee, advocating for student needs and informing inclusive strategy.</li>
<li>Contribute to the ongoing development of policies, processes, and services as the university grows and evolves, acting as an advisor to the institution on best practices.</li>
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<h3>Safeguarding</h3>
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<li>Act as a designated safeguarding lead for the institution, handling safeguarding cases from their first report through to a final resolution, ensuring student safety.</li>
<li>Respond empathetically to distressed students, managing de-escalation and immediate planning.</li>
<li>Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with LIS policy.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for student disclosures and coordinate support with external services where appropriate.</li>
<li>Work within a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally sensitive practice.</li>
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<h3>Collaboration &amp; Student Experience</h3>
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<li>Work closely with academic, operational, and student-facing colleagues to coordinate appropriate support.</li>
<li>Contribute to the formation of and running group workshops, community-building activities, induction events, and proactive wellbeing initiatives.</li>
<li>Support communication and reasonable adjustments between students, faculty, and support teams.</li>
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<h3>Administration &amp; Service Development</h3>
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<li>Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with data protection requirements and professional standards.</li>
<li>Support data gathering, analysis, and service evaluation.</li>
<li>Contribute to wider projects, continuous improvement, and service evolution throughout the academic year.</li>
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<h2>Essential Criteria:&nbsp;</h2>
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<li>Significant experience supporting students or individuals with disabilities, neurodivergence, or long-term health conditions in an education, support, or advisory setting.</li>
<li>Significant experience within a higher education setting conducting needs assessments, creating tailored support plans and implementing reasonable adjustments.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong experience supporting talented neurodivergent individuals (autism, ADHD, SpLDs, sensory/processing differences), including coaching and practical strategies.</li>
<li>Experience conducting 1:1 sessions</li>
<li>Qualifications in one or more of these coaching, complex mental health, neurodiversity or disability support or specialist coaching qualifications for neurodivergent communities.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of disability legislation and disability advocacy (e.g. Equality Act 2010).</li>
<li>Knowledge of student accessibility barriers and inclusive learning practices, including alternative assessments.</li>
<li>Experience conducting wellbeing assessments, risk evaluations, and crisis management with complex/high risk cases.</li>
<li>Experience advising and supporting students through higher education processes such as extenuating circumstances, learning plans and fitness to study.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage a varied caseload, including students with complex or overlapping needs.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with students and staff.</li>
<li>Experience providing guidance, advocacy, or casework support through formal processes or panels.</li>
<li>Ability to remain calm, grounded, and professional when working under pressure or with sensitive and distressing situations.</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, including accurate record keeping and follow-up.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Teams and Office.</li>
<li>Commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, and student-centred practice.</li>
<li>Safeguarding Training and experience handling complex cases.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to change in a developing and innovative institutional environment.</li>
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<h2>Desirable Criteria</h2>
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<li>Experience supporting students through DSA applications and liaising with external providers.</li>
<li>Training or professional qualification related to disability support, mental health, counselling, social work, or a related field.</li>
<li>Experience delivering training or workshops to staff or students.</li>
<li>Experience running group sessions focusing on study and learning skill support for students.</li>
<li>Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and/or intersectional approaches to student support.</li>
<li>Experience contributing to institutional policy development or committee work related to EDI or student wellbeing.</li>
<li>Experience supporting mature learners, working professionals, parents/carers, underrepresented communities, or those balancing work and study.</li>
<li>Experience designing or delivering neurodiversity support workshops.</li>
<li>Familiarity with tools such as Notion and student record systems.</li>
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<h2>Personal Attributes</h2>
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<li>Empathetic, compassionate, and student focused.</li>
<li>Confident working autonomously while contributing positively to a small, collaborative team.</li>
<li>Reflective, open-minded, and responsive to feedback and change.</li>
<li>Passionate about empowering students and removing barriers to success.</li>
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<h3>Working Pattern &amp; Environment</h3>
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<li>Three days per week - Part time on a 2 Years Fixed Term contract</li>
<li>3 days per week on campus during term time working either 9am – 5pm or 10am – 6pm.</li>
<li>Hybrid working from home during student holidays is allowed.</li>
<li>Occasional evening or weekend work for student events may be required.</li>
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<div>Please note: LIS is not able to sponsor visa applications for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.</div>
<h3>Our Commitment to Inclusion, Equity &amp; Belonging</h3>
<div>LIS is actively building a community where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. &nbsp; &nbsp;We are committed to tackling structural inequality and supporting students and staff from historically underrepresented and underserved groups. &nbsp;We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are:</div>
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<li>Black, Asian, or from other ethnic diverse communities</li>
<li>LGBTQIA+ or gender non-conforming</li>
<li>Neurodivergent thinking patterns</li>
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<div>We recognise the value of lived experience. The appointment will be made on merit.</div>
<h3>Our Commitment to Safeguarding</h3>
<div>Safeguarding is vital, at LIS we are committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support and work with, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. &nbsp;It is extended to all and is everyone’s responsibility at LIS. &nbsp; &nbsp; This role requires:</div>
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<li>An enhanced DBS disclosure</li>
<li>Adherence to all safeguarding and conduct policies</li>
<li>A commitment to ethical, respectful, trauma-informed practice towards all.</li>
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<h1>How to Apply</h1>
<div>Please submit:</div>
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<li>Your CV</li>
<li>Answers to the following three questions:
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<li>Why you want to work at LIS</li>
<li>How your experience aligns with the above listed ‘essential’ and any ‘desirable’ points.</li>
<li>Your approach to supporting neurodivergent students, students with disabilities and students in distress</li>
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