Chaplaincy Administrator - Maternity Cover

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible/hybrid working

Two pension schemes

Life event leave policies

Gym discounts and wellbeing benefits

Cycle-to-work schemes

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a part-time Chaplaincy Administrator on a maternity cover basis in Loughborough. The role is 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE) and sits within the University Chaplaincy, a diverse, multi-faith team supporting students, staff and alumni.

You will be the first point of contact for the Chaplaincy, need excellent interpersonal and IT skills, and be able to work independently or as part of a team while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for the Chaplaincy.
• Support welfare and wellbeing initiatives for students, staff and alumni.
• Assist in coordinating events, meetings and bookings.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Chaplaincy Administrator - Maternity Cover Job reference REQ260588 Date posted 24/08/2026 Application closing date 20/09/2026 Location Loughborough Package Administrative Services grade 4 from £27290 to £28778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Health, Safey and Wellbeing

Part time: 22.20 hours per week (FTE: 0.6)

Maternity cover until 31.07.2027 (or the earlier return of the postholder)

An opportunity has arisen with the University Chaplaincy for Maternity Cover for the part time Chaplaincy Administrator.

The Chaplaincy team is a diverse, inclusive, and multi-faith team of paid and volunteer chaplains and an administrator, all of whom are committed to supporting the welfare of students, staff, and alumni.They offer various activities to promote wellbeing andfacilitate worship for different faiths and support and advise individuals, societies and the University on matters of faith and belief as requested.

The University Chaplaincy facility is based upstairs in the Edward Herbert Building and comprises a Chapel, a Muslim prayer room and various meeting rooms, some of which are available for booking by students and staff. There is also a small, multi-faith library of books that can be borrowed by students and staff.

In this part time role, you will be at the heart of a professional service that is dedicated to serving the wellbeing of in the university community. You will be the first point of contact for the Chaplaincy and must be confident meeting with and responding to the needs of a wide range of students and staff, some of whom may be going through difficult times. You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, including IT skills. You will be able to work and plan independently but be equally happy working within a team, meeting deadlines and attending to details.

Closing date: 20 September 2026

Interviews: 1 / 2 October 2026

Please note, the role will start 1 November 2026

The position is part-time 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Salary will be Grade 4 (£25,249 - £28,778 pro rata per annum), at a starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment.

For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

OurBenefits

At Loughborough, ourbenefitsare designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of ourbenefitsinclude:

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 andbenefitsat Loughborough University.