The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage.
Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.
Full-time, Fixed-term Opportunity (8 months or earlier return of the post-holder)
There has never been a better time to join the Human Resources team at Loughborough University. We are committed to delivering a high quality, progressive, equitable and inclusive employment experience for our staff and are looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Officer to join our HR Services team.
As an HR Officer, you will play an important role in supporting employee lifecycle processes across the University. You will provide administrative support for a wide range of activities including probation, contract changes, DBS checks, sickness, extended family leave, holidays, resignations and retirement, ensuring these are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed procedures. You will maintain employee records, process employee changes, update HR systems, produce correspondence and help ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR information.
Acting as a first point of contact for HR enquiries, you will provide a professional and responsive service to employees and managers, resolving queries and directing more complex matters to the appropriate HR team. You will work closely with HR Advisers and colleagues across the University to support a seamless employee experience.
We are looking for someone who is:
For more details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For an informal enquiries please contact Debbie Clancy, HR Services Team Leader on D.Clancy2@lboro.ac.uk
To apply, please answer the three application questions demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role in your supporting statement.
Application closing date: 16th September 2026
Interview date: 29th September 2026
Please note we may close the job earlier then the closing date indicated, if we have sufficient number of applications.
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:
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