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Loughborough University - London
Full-time
Fixed-term (Maternity cover: 12 months, or the earlier return of the postholder)
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.
Loughborough University London
Loughborough University London is an exciting and innovative postgraduate campus which successfully opened on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in September 2015. The campus is of strategic significance to the international reputational growth of Loughborough University and is part of London’s new innovation quarter, Here East.
This role is located within Loughborough University London’s Institute for Creative Futures, working closely alongside academic and Professional Services colleagues working across the Creative Industries. This includes the Creative Research and Innovation Centre (CRAIC).
Convergent Screen Technologies And performance in Realtime (CoSTAR) is a network infrastructure designed to drive innovation in emerging technologies across the screen, gameslive performanceand digital entertainment sectors.
Funded by UK Research and Innovation(UKRI) through the Arts and Humanities Research Council(AHRC), the CoSTAR network is formed of five labs, based across the UK and bringing together a diverse range of partners across academia and the creative industries.
Alongside the other labs, CoSTAR’s Foresight Lab is delivering a robust programme to investigate the adoption, use and impact of technologies across the Creative Industries. Led by Goldsmiths, in collaboration with Edinburgh and Loughborough Universities and the BFI, the Foresight Lab leverages an unrivalled team and network, comprising world-leading players in the creative technology R&D space from both academic institutions and industry, across the UK.
Loughborough University London leads the Impact and Policy programme of the Foresight Lab, in collaboration with the other Labs, with industry, policy and academic partners.
Job Purpose
Manage and maintain collaborative partnerships and policy related relationships, as well as associated activites and research. The post holder will work as part of a wider Policy team, leading a programme of work with policy, industry and academic stakeholders across the Creative Industries.
The post holder will work particularly closely with Professor Graham Hitchen, the Foresight Lab Director for Policy and Impact and Co-Director of CRAIC, to support partnership development, knowledge exchange and policy creation. This includes developing links and relations with a broad range of organisations such as government departments, industry trade bodies, research councils, and other policy makers.
Why should you Apply?
With 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.
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’d like to request, please contact London-hr@lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments at work.
Closing Date: 8 June 2026
Interviews to be held w/b 15 June 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 - exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
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.
Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible.