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The Loughborough University campus is located in the heart of England. With world-class facilities, our 523-acre single-site campus features an abundance of green, open space and hosts everything that our students, staff, and visitors need on site. Loughborough University is committed to supporting excellence. From our outstanding student experience and unparalleled sporting achievements to our high-quality teaching provision and acclaimed research offering, we strive to create better futures, together.

Loughborough Business School is an integral part of Loughborough University’s learning offering, covering the disciplines of business, management, finance, accounting and economics. Guided by the ethos of ‘Progress with Purpose’, our forward-thinking approach to research and teaching empowers staff and students to drive change, both within and beyond the University.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and supportive education experience for our students, putting real-world experience and practical learning at the heart of our courses. Our academics are encouraged and supported to undertake research that helps to address major challenges such as sustainability, productivity, the impact of digital technology, ethics, and social responsibility.

We are consistently ranked as a top 10 UK university in national league tables and Loughborough Business School also holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Our position within the higher education sector has been developed by our excellence driven approach and a welcoming, vibrant international community of staff and students. Whether you are an innovative academic aiming to make a difference in the world, or an ambitious professional in search of a rewarding career in higher education, you can make progress with purpose at Loughborough Business School.

The role and what we’re looking for

Loughborough Business School is seeking to appoint a Programmes Administrator to join our Undergraduate Administration Team. The successful candidates will work closely with the administration team and academic colleagues and will be involved in all aspects of degree administration for taught Undergraduate programmes.  In addition to possessing excellent IT, administrative and communication skills, applicants should have previous experience in a similar role and a proven track record of dealing with people in a variety of complex situations.  Applicants should be educated to at least 'A' level or equivalent or be able to demonstrate considerable professional experience. 

The post is full-time and fixed-term until 30th November 2026 (or earlier, subject to the return of the postholder). Hybrid working is also available, with a mix of working in the office and from home.

Application and assessment process

Please refer to the job description and person specification for specific details about the nature of the role and the essential criteria before applying. When submitting your application, carefully use the criteria to demonstrate how you meet them.

Interviews will take place in-person on Wednesday 25th March.

For informal enquiries please contact Lynn Persse, Undergraduate Administration Manager (l.persse@lboro.ac.uk).

Why should you apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School and be part of a well-established and high functioning team. As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package: 

Reasonable Adjustments

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you’d like to request please contact Lynn Persse, Undergraduate Administration Manager (l.persse@lboro.ac.uk).

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

£26,527 to £28,778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

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