Research Academy Administrative Officer

Are you ready to be part of something transformative?

Loughborough University is proud to launch the Loughborough University Research Academy (LURA) - a bold new initiative designed to revolutionise the research landscape.

Join us as a Research Academy Administrative Officer and help shape the future of research.

About the Loughborough University Research Academy
The Research Academy will cultivate an inclusive, dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment and culture that develops and empowers researchers and research-enabling colleagues and teams at all career stages. It will build on our distinctive strengths to create impactful knowledge, drive innovation, and address global and societal challenges. The Academy will foster a culture of collaboration and curiosity and will celebrate success, inspiring colleagues to push boundaries leading to a healthier, fairer and more sustainable world.

The Research Academy will support the growth of our research community, foster greater innovation, creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration, while deepening and broadening our partnerships; advance diversity and inclusion by improving representation from underrepresented groups within our research environment; build on existing leadership and good practice working across external partnerships, including integrating and continuing the work of the Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) and the Energy Research Accelerator Skills Academy. The Academy will also develop, lead and influence practice across the sector in the UK and internationally through creating and disseminating evidence and impact.

About the Role
As Research Academy Administrative Officer, you will provide vital support to the LURA Director, Manager, and wider team, helping to ensure the smooth running of Research Academy.

You will be responsible for supporting event planning and delivery, producing administrative and financial reports, monitoring expenditure, organising operational and advisory board meetings, support stakeholder engagement including communications with the wider research community capture minutes, organise travel, purchasing, and conduct other similar administrative duties including in relation to the Research Academy hub.

The role is a full-time, open-ended and hybrid; part working in the office and part from home.

Although part-time working at a minimum 0.6 FTE or job share may be considered.

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

Informal enquiries should be sent to Kathryn North K.North@lboro.ac.uk.

If you're passionate about advancing knowledge, fostering diversity, and making a difference in the world, this is your opportunity to be part of a movement that’s pushing boundaries and creating a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future.

Apply Now
Please submit your application and CV through our online portal. For application tips and guidance, please visit our website.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 27th October 2025.
Interviews will be held on 10th November and 13th November 2025.

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