Does Lancaster University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lancaster University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lancaster University. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lancaster University?

91% of Lancaster University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lancaster University 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lancaster University?

Student Ambassador (68) , PhD Student (27) , Research Associate (25) , Lecturer (24) , Graduate Student (23) , Research Assistant (13) , Senior Research Associate (11) , Professor (9) , Teaching Assistant (9) , Administrative Assistant (8) , Bar Staff (8) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (7) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (6) , Researcher (6) , Associate Lecturer (5)

What are the pros of working at Lancaster University according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and also flexible" ((in 38 reviews)); "Most colleagues are friendly and helpful" ((in 30 reviews)); "very good research environments and friendly staff" ((in 29 reviews)); "Lovely community with great people" ((in 28 reviews)); "Campus is nice" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lancaster University according to real employee reviews?

"Salary is low" ((in 14 reviews)); "Poor management and low funds/ technical equipment." ((in 13 reviews)); "Lack of trust from senior management." ((in 11 reviews)); "No career progression for Professional Services staff." ((in 4 reviews)); "If you have to: make sure your supervisor is an English person; who is older than you and had more life experience than you." ((in 3 reviews))

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59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity and inclusion

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture and values

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

Reviews by job title

68 reviews

3.0

19 Nov 2025

Staff in Student Facing Roles need to be motivated by other factors than salary

Professional services

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Pleasant working environment Opportunity to participate in stimulating activities

Cons

Uncompetitive salary Hierarchical management structures 'Churn' in senior management

3.0

1 Jul 2025

Good student staff management keeps changing

Supervisor

Recommend

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Pros

- staff awards night - flexible shifts -free taxis home -“competive salary”

Cons

-management always changes -cut backs excessively - most people struggle to gain even one shift because of zero hour contract. Plenty of staff can’t afford paying rent because of shifts being cut

5.0

2 Aug 2025

Great Experience

Phd student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The staff and professors are all helpful.

Cons

Budget limit for all the department right now

5.0

22 Jan 2026

Great place to work

Personal assistant

Recommend

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Pros

31 days holiday lovely staff

Cons

4 days a week in office

5.0

1 May 2026

Friendly atmosphere, but lacks training for staff

Bar staff

Recommend

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Pros

Friendly staff and atmosphere working

Cons

Not much training provided to staff

4.0

1 Sept 2025

Postdoc

Postdoctoral research associate

Recommend

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Pros

Relaxed environment and friendly staff/students

Cons

Poor pay and pay discrepancy between postdocs

5.0

19 Apr 2025

Good environment

Hospitality

Recommend

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Pros

Most managers are patient when staff makes mistakes

Cons

Have to stand the whole shift

5.0

23 Aug 2025

Great physics dept.

Graduate student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Professional and relaxed physics department with great staff.

Cons

Small department size, so limited opportunities for collaboration.

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Staff in Student Facing Roles need to be motivated by other factors than salary

Good student staff management keeps changing

Great Experience

Great place to work

Friendly atmosphere, but lacks training for staff

Postdoc

Good environment

Great physics dept.

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