Working in professional services roles
Professional services staff play a vital role at the University in areas such as administration, IT, finance, HR, and student services. On this page, you will find relevant information to help you understand the roles, responsibilities and opportunities available.
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All available positions are listed on the vacancies page. Each position includes an advertisement with detailed instructions. We cannot accept applications by email or other channels.
Professional services roles are categorised as technical and administrative (T/A) positions. Most require Swedish proficiency, but some internationally focused roles may accept applications in English. Check the specific job posting for language requirements.
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What professional services roles include
Technical and administrative roles cover a broad range of functions, such as service desk staff, system administrators, controllers, HR partners, communications officers, schedulers, archivists and student advisers.
Whatever your area of expertise, you will contribute to the University’s core mission: education, research and societal engagement.
Employment conditions and benefits
As an employee, you are entitled to benefits regulated in Swedish law and agreements, as well as the benefits offered by Lund University, which even surpass the Swedish standard.
Most technical and administrative staff work within a flexible hours system. A full-time schedule typically involves eight hours per day, Monday to Friday. Core working hours are from 09.00 to 15.00, with flexibility to start earlier or finish later.
Staff are entitled to additional time off on weekdays that fall between a public holiday and a weekend, and also benefit from shorter working hours before certain public holidays.
Some roles may require irregular hours or weekend work, depending on the nature of the position.
While the University is mainly campus-based, remote work is possible for technical and administrative staff through formal agreement. This can include working from abroad, depending on the role and with managerial approval.
Salaries are set individually based on factors such as responsibility, required skills, the role’s impact, and market conditions. Regular salary reviews are carried out under the framework of national collective agreements.
We provide internal training and leadership development for staff who take on supervisory or managerial responsibilities. All management roles are guided by university-wide policies, ensuring consistent and effective leadership across the organisation.
As a government agency, the University is bound by national collective agreements negotiated with unions such as Seko, OFR/S/P/O, and Saco-S. These agreements govern key employment conditions, including salary, benefits, leave entitlements, and local adaptations. All employees are covered by these agreements, regardless of whether they are union members.
How Lund University is organised
We are a large, decentralised university led by the University Board and Vice-Chancellor. We have nine faculties with their own leadership and administration, supported by central functions in HR, finance, communications and IT. Our libraries, museums and cultural institutions strengthen the academic and societal mission.
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Contact
For questions about the recruitment process or a specific position, please contact the person or people listed in the vacancy announcement.