Doctoral Research Support Administrator

Part-time (22.5 hours per week) and fixed term starting asap and ending 31st March 2026

This is also a secondment opportunity for current Loughborough University staff members.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities are seeking a highly motivated and experienced administrator to join our Business Administration Team.

The Doctoral Research Support Administrator will provide a professional and high-quality administrative service and help support the Doctoral Research Support Officer in supporting doctoral students and the delivery of the Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership at Loughborough University.

The postholder will also support the delivery of the School’s Research & Innovation Strategy and be required to liaise with School staff, key University Professional Services and external stakeholders at the Midlands Graduate School.

Key Requirements:

• You’ll have significant experience within a student or other customer-focussed environment
• You’ll have well-developed problem-solving skills, using initiative and judgement in more complex situations
• You’ll have excellent interpersonal, organisational, oral and written communication skills
• You’ll be able to plan, prioritise and work independently and to deal with unforeseen problems and circumstances effectively.

For more information about the job duties and the essential skills needed for the role, please see the job description and person specification. Applicants should say how they meet the essential criteria, when completing the supporting statement section of their application. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Emma Nadin, Doctoral Research Officer, via email to ssh.pgr@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk

Closing Date: 20th October 2025

Interview Date: anticipated to be 6th November 2025

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 your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
• 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.

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