Research Policy Administrator

Research and Innovation

Are you detail-focused and confident working with data systems?

Here at Loughborough University, we are currently recruiting for a Research Policy Administrator to join the Research and Innovation Quality, Policy and Culture Team. The role is full-time, open-ended, and hybrid (part working from home, part working in the office).

About the role:
As the Research Policy Administrator, you will assist in developing the evidence base for the University’s research policy decision-making. You will help support the systems and data requirements for the University’s effective response to policy drivers, including research assessment exercises, research performance monitoring, Open Access, and research data management.

You will primarily work with the University’s current research information system (CRIS), called LUPIN (Loughborough University Publication Information System), to monitor and curate research output metadata and its links with the Research Repository.

What you'll need:

• Experience of working and maintaining electronic systems, records, and data gathering, validation, and cleansing of data.
• The ability to review and analyse information and summarise data issues, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Excellent practical IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Experience of working in a Higher Education setting would be desirable but not essential.

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

Informal Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role, please contact the Research Policy Officer, Bal Sandhu (B.Sandhu@lboro.ac.uk).

How To Apply?
Please submit your application through our online portal. For application tips and guidance, please visit our website.

• The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday, 31st August 2025.
• Interviews will be held on week commencing 15th September 2025 (Tuesday, 16th September or Thursday, 18th September).

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