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.
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Student Services
Part time, open ended and hybrid role
Please note, previous applicants need not apply.
An opportunity has arisen to join our Student Services Student Life and Operations Team in the role of HR & Business Operations Administrator.
Within a team of five you will undertake HR and Finance based administration duties and support with wider operational tasks as required for all sections within Student Services which includes but is not limited to:
Finance
HR
General Duties
This post will support the service to ensure an excellent service is delivered for students, staff, and visitors. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and communicate well within a team. Significant experience of working in a busy office environment carrying out HR and Finance-related tasks, and a commitment to excellent customer service and standards is a must.
You will be able to work under pressure to tight timescales and possess excellent IT skills, good written and spoken communication, and have an enthusiastic, professional, and courteous approach.
Please use the 'Supporting Information' section (on the 'Application Summary' page of your application) to provide any information you feel is relevant to support your application, providing examples where appropriate. Your application will be reviewed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Job Description and Personal Specification document.
For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Carys Page, Operations Manager via email C.J.Page@lboro.ac.uk or telephone +441509228470.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 13th March 2026
Interviews will be held: In-Person on Thursday 2nd April 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 – 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.