Support Administrator (Business Operations), Loughborough

Job Title: Support Administrator (Business Operations), Loughborough Application Closing Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 School of Science This position is full time and open ended and office based. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join the Operations Team within the School of Science. This varied role provides operational, financial, HR and executive support to help ensure the smooth and efficient running of the School.

As an Operations Support Administrator, you will provide executive and administrative support to the School's Senior Leadership Team, including the Dean, Associate Deans, Directors and Heads of Department. You will also play a key role in supporting a range of operational activities across the School of Science. The role encompasses a broad range of responsibilities including day-to-day finance administration, such as processing purchases, monitoring expenditure, supporting budget management processes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and procedures.

You will also provide HR administrative support, assisting with recruitment campaigns, responding to routine HR enquiries, supporting onboarding activities and helping to ensure compliance with employment legislation and visa requirements. Applicants should have previous experience in an administrative role within a busy office environment and be confident working across a range of operational functions. Experience of supporting finance and/or HR processes would be advantageous.

Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organisational abilities, and a high level of attention to detail. The ability to manage a varied workload, work independently, maintain confidentiality and respond effectively to changing priorities and deadlines is essential. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering a high-quality service, have strong IT skills and be able to build effective working relationships with colleagues across the School and wider University. For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications for job-share, part time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. For an informal discussion about the opportunity prior to applying, please contact Elena Bradley, Operations Manager by email 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.