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Full time, Open ended
Loughborough is recognised as the world’s best university for sport – a place where Olympic and Paralympic ambitions sit alongside grassroots participation and community impact.
We are recruiting a Personal Assistant to support the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, working closely with the Executive Officer and as part of the wider Vice-Chancellor’s Office PA team. This is a key role in enabling the Pro Vice-Chancellor to focus on delivering a demanding and high-profile agenda.
In this role, you will provide high-quality personal and logistical support, including:
You will be an integral member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office PA team, collaborating closely with colleagues while also providing tailored personal support to ensure comfort, efficiency, and readiness throughout the day. While the role is primarily within normal working hours, flexibility may occasionally be required.
We’re looking for someone who can:
This is a rewarding and varied role, offering the chance to work in a supportive, high-profile environment and contribute directly to Loughborough’s world-leading sporting mission.
If you’re ready to bring your organisational expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to enabling personal and professional success, we’d love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Ali Sibcy-Allen (VC’s Office Manager): a.sibcy-allen@lboro.ac.uk
For more information please refer to the job description and person specification.
Closing Date: Sunday 19th October 2025
First Stage Assessment Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025
Final Stage Interview and Assessment Date: Wednesday 12th November 2025
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 allowane, 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 spaces, 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 your famlily - on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family friendly policies.
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 variety of travel offers to support sustainable communting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.