Library Facilities and Environment Officer

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

On-site nursery

Hybrid work

Pension schemes

Health & wellbeing

Gym discounts

Job summary

Loughborough University Library is seeking a proactive Library Facilities and Environment Officer to shape a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for thousands of students, staff and visitors. You will work across the Library and LU Arts spaces, delivering exceptional user experiences and supporting continuous improvement.

The role involves ensuring spaces are secure, accessible and collaborative, with opportunities to contribute to improvement initiatives and space development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Facilities and Environment Officer or similar.
• Commitment to delivering excellent user experiences.
• Ability to work with colleagues across Library, Estates & Facilities Management, Health and Safety, and university services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Library and LU Arts spaces remain secure, safe, accessible and welcoming.
• Support service improvements and space enhancement projects.
• Collaborate with Library, Estates & Facilities Management, Health and Safety, and wider University services.
• Contribute to collection management activities that support the Library's ambitions.

Skills

Facilities management

Customer service

Health & Safety

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 Library Facilities and Environment Officer Job reference REQ260799 Date posted 29/10/2026 Application closing date 22/11/2026 Location Loughborough Package Administrative Services grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Loughborough University Library

Library Facilities And Environment Officer

Full Time, Open Ended

Join our University Library team and play an important role in shaping a safe, welcoming and inspiring environment for thousands of students, staff and visitors. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities and Environment Officer who is committed to delivering exceptional user experiences and support continuous improvement.

As Facilities and Environment Officer, you will help ensure that the University Library and LU Arts spaces remain secure, safe, accessible and welcoming environments that support teaching, learning, creativity and student success. Your work will have a visible impact on the daily experience of our diverse university community.

Working closely with colleagues across the Library, Estates & Facilities Management, Health and Safety, and wider University services, you will help support and deliver improvements to our facilities and contribute to exciting developments across our spaces.

You will have opportunities to contribute to service improvement initiatives, space enhancement projects and collection management activities that support the Library's ambitions and developments.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake a rewarding and varied role where you will make a real difference. You will work with a wide range of individuals, while developing your skills and experience within a supportive environment.

Closing Date: Sunday 22 November 2026

It is hoped that interviews will take place the week beginning December 14th 2026.

The interview process will include a presentation to the panel, an interview and a tour of some of the Library facilities. Details will be provided upon invitation to interview.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Matt Cunningham, Library Experience and Environments Lead, via email to [e-mail]

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

Our Benefits

• 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.
• 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.