Senior Archive Assistant, Loughborough

Application Closing Date: Monday, 10 August 2026

Loughborough University Library is seeking a part-time (0.45 FTE), open-ended Senior Archive Assistant. This role requires some onsite working, with exact hours and arrangements to be agreed upon based on the needs of the service.

Join us and be part of Loughborough University Library, a vibrant hub of knowledge dedicated to delivering excellent service, high-quality resources, and welcoming learning environments for our communities. Guided by University Strategy and the Library Blueprint, we work to advance scholarship, foster equitable access, and create welcoming spaces that empower all users to learn, research, and develop.

We are looking for a team player with great interpersonal skills and knowledge and experience of Archives. You will be joining the Open Research, Copyright and Archives team, who specialise in making Loughborough University materials accessible and discoverable by the world. We work with a broad community of University staff, researchers and students, members of the public, and external organisations.

Loughborough University Archive is one of the team's core services. Situated in the Pilkington Library, the Archive holds written, photographic, and other material relating to the University and the colleges which came before it. Our collections include papers of former staff and students and material of historical significance to the University.

You will support our mission by adding materials to the archive and describing materials with our systems to ensure they can be easily found and used. You will supervise the Archives Reading Room, assist the Archivist with complex enquiries and research, and assist with training and supervision of volunteers.

Why should you apply? Loughborough University Archive is home to a varied range of materials and collections. You will have the chance to expand your knowledge of archives and make an impact on the visibility and accessibility of the materials we hold. If this role sounds of interest, we would love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Katie Fraser, Open Research Lead, via email. We can arrange a phone or Teams call for a discussion.

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. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments you would like to request, please contact Katie Fraser. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 10 August 2026

Interview Date: 2 September 2026

Our Benefits: At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

• 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.
• 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.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.