Student Support Administrator

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site nursery

Flexible and hybrid working options

Job summary

Loughborough University is seeking a Student Support Administrator in the School of AACME. The role is part-time (25 hours per week) and fixed term for 10 months, with potential for secondment. You will focus on supporting our PhD research students and assisting with a range of administration.

The salary is on Administrative Services Grade 4, from £25,249 to £28,778 per annum pro rata, with the starting salary to be confirmed on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support or similar roles.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Support PhD research students in the School of AACME and assist with a range of administration.
• Provide administrative support within a busy, flexible team.

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 Student Support Administrator Job reference REQ260678 Date posted 14/09/2026 Application closing date 24/09/2026 Location Loughborough Package Administrative Services grade 4 from £27290 to £28778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Part Time (25 hours), Fixed Term for 10 months

An opportunity has arisen for a Student Support Administrator in the School of AACME. The role will be varied and interesting with a focus on supporting our PhD research students but will also help with a range of other activities.

The position is part-time, 25 hours per week, and fixed term. It is offered as a secondment due to maternity leave, for 10 months, or the earlier return of the post holder. The salary will be on Administrative Services Grade 4, within the salary band £25,249 to £28,778 per annum pro rata, at a starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment.

This isa great opportunity to gain experience in a friendly, flexible, dynamic and ambitious school.

Closing Date: 24th September 2026

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