| Location: | Loughborough University, Loughborough, Hybrid |
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| Salary: | £27,290 to £28,778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Administrative Services grade 4. |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 17th September 2026 |
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| Closes: | 11th October 2026 |
| Job Ref: | REQ260690 |
Full-time (37 hours per week), open-ended.
Hybrid: 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are seeking a Business Operations Administrator to work within the School Office. The postholder will undertake a range of duties, including acting as the first point of contact at the reception, accepting deliveries and dealing with enquiries, purchasing goods and services and providing support to the School’s research and innovation activity.
Applicants should be highly motivated, have excellent administration, communication and team working skills, have strong IT, organisational and interpersonal skills, and experience of working within a financial environment.
The School is renowned as an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the study of sport, exercise and health and has been ranked No.1 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for ten years in a row.
The role is primarily campus-based, with some flexibility for home working depending on business needs.
About the School
The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. The School is renowned as an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the study of sport, exercise and health and has been ranked No.1 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for ten years in a row.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Kokila Mistry, Business Administration Manager, via email to K.mistry1@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 222163.
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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 those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
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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