At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with coursework, exams, and events in a vibrant university environment.
- Company: Join Loughborough University, a leader in education and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, competitive pay, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic team while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in administration, strong communication, and IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Application Closing Date: Monday, 03 August 2026
Full Time and open-ended starting 1st August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
We are looking for an experienced Programmes Administrator who is an enthusiastic team player with good attention to detail, has excellent communication and organisation skills and is confident in using a number of IT packages, including Microsoft Office.
As part of a dynamic and friendly team supporting students in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, duties will be varied, including:
- Coursework and exam administration
- Email communications
- Involvement in events such as induction, graduation and visit days
- Being the first port of call for programme queries
Our Programmes Administrators play a key role in providing the very best administrative support in a busy student-facing office environment. The post will be mostly based on campus, but with some opportunities for home working, as business needs allow. Occasional weekend work, with notice, will be required to support student recruitment events.
We are a diverse and inclusive School delivering excellence in learning and teaching, research, and enterprise across the Social Sciences and Humanities.
With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Student Administration Manager, Meg Shepherd, via email.
Closing Date: midnight on 3rd August 2026
Our Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus.
- Competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Support for you and those close to you through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus.
- Discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy.
- Access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
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