Operations Administrator

This position is full time and open ended.

Due to the nature of the role, the postholder will not be able to work from home.

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

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 a highly ranked university in national league tables and Loughborough Business School also holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB.

The role and what we’re looking for 

The postholder will provide administrative support to members of the People Support & Operations Team and the wider Business Support Services Team. The role will be extremely varied with requests being received which will require the postholder to have excellent time management, prioritising skills, the ability to multitask, and have a high level of self-motivation. The postholder will act as front of house for the school by providing a professional and efficient welcome to a broad range of visitors including students, industrial partners, guest speakers and university colleagues when they arrive at the school. 

To ensure the postholder can provide the level of support required, they will develop a broad understanding of the school’s activities and apply this knowledge to fulfil and satisfy the requirements of the People Support & Operations Team.  

The postholder will take responsibility for providing a high standard of advice and problem resolution where required, as well as signposting to other services, alongside being responsible for the general upkeep of a building which services students on all levels and a large complement of staff.  

Application and assessment process 

The closing date is Sunday 9th November. Please refer to the job description and person specification for details about  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 Thursday 20th November 2025.

For informal enquiries please contact Emma Burrow, Operations Officer, at E.K.Burrow@lboro.ac.uk. 

Please click on the link to apply. When completing your application, please ensure you supply a detailed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the person specification. 

Why should you apply?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School as part of the Operations team.

Reasonable Adjustments  

If there are adjustments that you would like to request, please contact Emma Burrow, Operations Officer at E.K.Burrow@lboro.ac.uk. 

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

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