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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Loughborough Sport
Part time (13.81 hours per week) and open ended
Please note that Loughborough Sport reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for an inspiring individual to lead the way in creating an outstanding sporting environment by promoting a friendly and welcoming environment for University students, performance teams, Athletic Union clubs, National Governing Bodies and members of the community. You will be a sociable, enthusiastic individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and a good team player. The work of a Sports Assistant involves manual handling tasks and a willingness to be flexible in your approach.
Please note that the successful candidate will need to be able to work the following shift pattern:
University term-timeMondays 06.00-11.00Fridays 06.00-11.00Sundays 07.00-12.30
University vacations (Christmas and Summer)Mondays 06.00-11.00Fridays 06.00-11.00
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
Contact for informal enquiries: Neil Crowder, Duty Manager, n.crowder@lboro.ac.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 1st April 2026
Interview date: Tuesday 28th 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.
