Research and Innovation Support Manager

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Facilities access

Pension schemes

Hybrid working

Healthcare offers

Travel schemes

Job summary

Loughborough University invites applications for a part-time Research and Innovation Support Manager in Loughborough. The post is 0.5 FTE (18.5 hours per week) and open-ended, reporting to the Head of Operations within the School of Architecture Building and Civil Engineering.

The successful candidate will lead the research and innovation support function and liaise with key partners. The role requires managing activities to support the School’s research and innovation strategy, maintaining

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the research and innovation support function within the School.
• Ensure activities comply with University policies and procedures.
• Develop strong working relationships with key business partners from Professional Services.
• Work closely with the Associate Dean for Research & Innovation (ADRI) and senior colleagues to support the School’s research and innovation strategy.
• Manage the team across 0.5 FTE with hours agreed at appointment.

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 Research and Innovation Support Manager Job reference REQ260644 Date posted 08/09/2026 Application closing date 20/09/2026 Location Loughborough Package Management and Specialist grade 6 from £35608 to £46049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

School of Architecture Building and Civil Engineering

Open ended

Part time: 18.5 hours per week (FTE 0.5)

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the post holder will lead and manage the research and innovation support function within the School ensuring that all activities are compliant with University policies and procedures. This will require maintaining strong working relationships with key business partners from Professional Services.

As the manager of the School Research and Innovation Support Team the post holder is responsible for managing and leading activities to ensure that a first-class service is provided to staff, students, and external partners. The role also involves working closely with the Associate Dean for Research & Innovation (ADRI) and senior colleagues in managing and overseeing key activities that support the School’s research and innovation strategy.

The position is 0.5FTE and OPEN-ENDED. As this position is managing several posts we would like it worked over a minimum of four days per week, hours to be mutually agreed at appointment.

The School welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds and in particular from under-represented groups, as we seek to continually increase diversity within our School.

For full details pleas 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.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Adam Crawford, Head of Operations, [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 September 2026.