At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage business operations in a dynamic university environment.
- Company: Join Loughborough University, a vibrant community shaping culture and society.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, competitive pay, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Encouraging diverse applicants and offering excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive atmosphere.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in business support and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Application Closing Date: Monday, 03 August 2026
Operations Manager (two posts) - one post in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities AND one post in the School of Design and Creative Arts
Full-time and open-ended Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days in the office per week, with 1/2 days remote working by agreement with the Head(s) of Operations.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities AND the School of Design and Creative Arts are each seeking to appoint an Operations Manager to support and manage their respective Business Operation team and the broad range of activities they cover. You will work closely with the Head of Operations to lead a wide range of operational support activities and provide management information to support strategic decision-making. In this wide-ranging and fluid role, you will be at the core of business activities and decision-making.
About the University:
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Departments:
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is a diverse and inclusive School delivering excellence in learning and teaching, research, and enterprise across the Social Sciences and Humanities. Inter-disciplinarity and international encounters are fostered across six departments: Communication and Media; Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy; English; Geography and Environment; International Relations, Politics and History; and Law. The School of Design and Creative Arts pride themselves on the real-world context behind their teaching, enterprise, and research initiatives. Their blend of creativity, ethics and rigour for real-world benefit is at the heart of who they are. Their purpose is to create physical and digital experiences and interactions which benefit people, society, culture, the economy and the environment.
About You:
You should be a creative, enthusiastic and highly organised individual with proven experience in leading business support service activities. You should be able to manage a variety of ongoing projects, to proactively prioritise tasks and strategically plan-ahead for the long-term. You should be a people person and have experience of working with people at all levels of the organisation.
Why should you Apply?
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:
- School of Social Sciences and Humanities - Nicola Orridge
- School of Design and Creative Art - Julie Turner
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process:
For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application. Staff from under-represented groups in higher education, including those from racialised minorities, who have a physical or invisible disability, or are neurodivergent, are particularly encouraged to apply. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact.
Closing Date: midnight on 3rd August 2026
Interview Date: Thursday, 20th August 2026
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
Our Benefits:
- Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Financial Wellbeing - 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, flexible and hybrid working options.
- Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
- Travel and sustainability - 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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