Working in professional services roles
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Professional services staff play a vital role at the University in areas such as administration, IT, finance, HR and student services. This page will help you to understand the roles, responsibilities and opportunities available.
Explore roles and apply
All available positions are listed on the vacancies page. Each position has an advertisement with detailed instructions. We cannot accept applications by email or via any other channel.
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.
You apply through the University's recruitment system, Varbi.
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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 by Swedish law and agreements. You will also receive additional benefits from Lund University that go beyond the Swedish standard.
Working time and flexibility
Most technical and administrative staff work within a flexible hours system. A full-time schedule typically involves working eight hours a day, Monday to Friday. Core working hours are from 09:00 to 15:00, with the 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.
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Remote work
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.
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Pay and salary reviews
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.
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Professional development and management roles
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.
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Public sector agreements
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.
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We are a large, decentralised university led by the University Board and the Vice‑Chancellor. Our nine faculties have their own leadership and administration, supported by central functions in HR, finance, communications and IT. Our libraries, museums and cultural institutions strengthen both our academic mission and our role in society.
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Contact information
For questions about the recruitment process or a specific position, please contact the person or people listed in the vacancy announcement.