Technical Deployment Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

On-site nursery

Job summary

Loughborough University IT Services is recruiting for a Technical Deployment Assistant to join a campus-based team on a full-time, open-ended contract. The role focuses on organising IT deployments with a customer-focused approach in a world-leading university environment.

The successful candidate will work well with people, be highly organised and show a genuine interest in IT, contributing to reliable IT services and positive user experiences across campus.

Qualifications

• Works well with people and is highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
• Genuine interest in IT.

Skills

People skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Interest in IT

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 Technical Deployment Assistant Job reference REQ260729 Date posted 06/10/2026 Application closing date 23/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Technical services grade 3 from £26,340 to £27,049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

IT Services

Full time, open ended, campus based

About the role:

IT Services are looking for someone looking to join us a Technical Deployment Assistant. Whilst experience and knowledge of IT are good, we are really looking for someone who works well with people, is highly organised with a keen eye for detail and has a genuine interest in IT. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in IT at a world leading University.

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

If you want to informally discuss the post please contact Nick Cope [e-mail]

Application Process

For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance , which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Nick Cope.We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.

Closing Date: 23rd October 2026

Interview Date:W/C 2nd November 2026

About the University

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention andtake action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselvesin the pursuit of better.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

About the Department

Our IT Services department is made up of a wide range of teams all responsible for their own specialism. IT Assets are based in the heart of campus with easy access to the wide range of facilities including world class sporting facilities. Loughborough IT came top in the National Student Survey for IT resources & facilities in supporting learning for several years in a row.

We have an incredibly supportive culture, an understanding of work/life balance available. Colleagues have a wide variety of backgrounds from different areas, bringing a broad range of experiences.

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.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay and 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.