PA to the Dean, Loughborough

Job Title: PA to the Dean, Loughborough

Application Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering Full Time, Open ended Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. About the School The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University is one of the largest and most successful engineering schools in the UK, consistently ranked among the top ten for our disciplines. We combine world-leading research with an outstanding student experience, underpinned by long-standing partnerships with industry, and by state-of-the-art facilities. Our collaborative and ambitious culture supports colleagues to excel across research, teaching and enterprise in support of the University Strategy, Creating Better Futures. Together. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. The postholder will provide proactive, high-level executive and administrative support to the Dean of the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, ensuring the effective management of a busy and varied portfolio of responsibilities. In addition, they will serve as Secretary to the University’s Defence and Security Sector Group, coordinate stakeholder engagement activities for the Defence University Alliance (DUA), and provide administrative leadership and support for a newly established Centre of Excellence in Defence and Security.

About You Experienced in organising and supporting meetings, travel arrangements, conferences, workshops, interview panels, and virtual events, with excellent attention to detail. Skilled in maintaining electronic filing systems, preparing briefing papers, collating and analysing information, drafting reports, and managing confidential and sensitive documentation. Ability to support strategic initiatives, coordinate bid submissions, manage competing priorities, exercise judgement on urgent matters, and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Highly organised with excellent time-management skills, able to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and manage multiple activities simultaneously.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 14 August 2026

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.

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