Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced and people-focused HR professional to join us as Deputy HR Services Manager and play a key role in shaping the employee experience at Loughborough University.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop a team delivering high-quality, employee-centred HR services across the employee lifecycle, while driving continuous improvement, supporting organisational priorities and helping to create an inclusive and positive experience for our employees and managers.
As Deputy HR Services Manager:you will work closely with colleagues across Human Resources and the wider University to ensure our people processes are efficient, compliant and customer focused.you will manage a supportive team, provide specialist guidance and coaching on complex employee matters and help enhance the HR services function through data insight, process improvement and technology.
Main duties of the jobAbout the RoleReporting to the HR Services Manager, you will: Manage, coach and develop a high-performing HR Services teamDeliver an excellent, employee-centred HR service across the employee lifecycle Act as a senior escalation point for complex HR queries and employee matters Use data insights to drive continuous improvements and inform decision-makingSupport key university processes and committees, including Academic PromotionWork collaboratively across HR to improve processes, optimise systems and enhance the employee experiencePromote equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we doAbout YouIf you are passionate about delivering excellent HR services, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
You will bring significant HR experience gained within a large and complex organisation, alongside proven experience of managing and developing teams. You will have strong operational HR knowledge across the employee lifecycle, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to use data to improve services and inform decision making.
You will be a proactive and collaborative problem-solver with up-to-date employment law knowledge, experience of driving service improvements and a commitment to creating an inclusive and positive workplace. About usBased in the Heart of UK, Loughborough University is one of the country's leading universities, as such we understand the importance of investing our staff and their professional development.
Our BenefitsAt 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, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic ParkFinancial Wellbeing -competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
Support for you and those close to you -through our range of family leave options, 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.
DetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
35,608 to 46,049 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberN0089-REQ-260669Job locationsEpinal WayLoughborough UniversityLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 3TUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAbout YouIf you are passionate about delivering excellent HR services, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
You will bring significant HR experience gained within a large and complex organisation, alongside proven experience of managing and developing teams. You will have strong operational HR knowledge across the employee lifecycle, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to use data to improve services and inform decision making.
You will be a proactive and collaborative problem-solver with up-to-date employment law knowledge, experience of driving service improvements and a commitment to creating an inclusive and positive workplace.
We welcome applications from allwalks of life, and we are really committed to diversity and inclusion in the way we manage recruitment and how we work with our colleagues at Loughborough University.
Wellexpect you to be committed too.
In return, we can offer you a supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your personal and professional skills. For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
To apply, please answer the three application questions demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role in your supporting statement.
Please apply directly on Loughborough University Job Page.
For an informal enquiries please contact Kam Bhupla, HR Services Manager by email K.K.Bhupla@lboro.ac.uk
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAbout YouIf you are passionate about delivering excellent HR services, developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
You will bring significant HR experience gained within a large and complex organisation, alongside proven experience of managing and developing teams. You will have strong operational HR knowledge across the employee lifecycle, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to use data to improve services and inform decision making.
You will be a proactive and collaborative problem-solver with up-to-date employment law knowledge, experience of driving service improvements and a commitment to creating an inclusive and positive workplace.
We welcome applications from allwalks of life, and we are really committed to diversity and inclusion in the way we manage recruitment and how we work with our colleagues at Loughborough University.
Wellexpect you to be committed too.
In return, we can offer you a supportive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity to learn and develop your personal and professional skills. For more information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
To apply, please answer the three application questions demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role in your supporting statement.
Please apply directly on Loughborough University Job Page.
For an informal enquiries please contact Kam Bhupla, HR Services Manager by email K.K.Bhupla@lboro.ac.ukPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialCIPD Level 5 or studying towards it
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialCIPD Level 5 or studying towards itCertificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameLoughborough UniversityAddressEpinal WayLoughborough UniversityLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 3TUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLoughborough UniversityAddressEpinal WayLoughborough UniversityLoughboroughLeicestershireLE11 3TUUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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