Premises Officer

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Hybrid working options

Financial wellbeing

Health & wellbeing

Travel & sustainability

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a Premises Officer to join our Estates & Facilities Management team. You will support the maintenance and upkeep of academic buildings on campus and provide a responsive, professional service.

The role is 37 hours per week, on a 5 over 7 pattern with early and late shifts; some weekend work may be required. We value reliability, flexibility and a practical approach, and offer a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working where possible.

Qualifications

• Applicants will need to be flexible, reliable and have a practical nature.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep academic buildings on campus.
• Provide responsive and professional estates services.
• Shifts include early and late starts (6:00am and 5:00pm) across 5 days a week; weekends may be required.

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 Premises Officer Job reference REQ260589 Date posted 18/08/2026 Application closing date 06/09/2026 Location Loughborough Package Operational Services Monthly grade 3 from £26340 to £27049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Estates & Facilities Management

Part of Estates & Facilities Management, the Domestic Services Team provide a range of essential services which contribute towards creating a secure and clean environment for work and study.

We are looking for a Premises Officer to join our team of staff who are responsible for providing a responsive and professional service to maintain and upkeep academic buildings on campus. Applicants will need to be flexible, reliable and have a practical nature.

The position currently available is for 37 hours per week, on 5 over 7, open ended contract. Shifts are worked on a split shift basis, typically starting at 6:00am (five days per week) with the second shift starting at 5:00pm (4 days per week).

Within this position you will be occasionally required to work at weekends.

For informal enquires please contact Sarah Roberts, Furniture & Domestic Services Manager by email at: [e-mail]

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

Our Benefits

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.