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Chaplaincy Administrator - Maternity Cover
Reference: REQ260738
Job details
Job referenceREQ260738 Date posted14/10/2026 Application closing date30/10/2026 LocationLoughborough PackageAdministrative Services grade 4 from £27290 to £28778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.Chaplaincy Administrator - Maternity Cover
Job descriptionHealth, Safey and Wellbeing
Part time: 22.20 hours per week (FTE: 0.6)
Maternity cover until 31.07.2027 (or the earlier return of the postholder)
An opportunity has arisen with the University Chaplaincy for Maternity Cover for the part time Chaplaincy Administrator.
The Chaplaincy team is a diverse, inclusive, and multi-faith team of paid and volunteer chaplains and an administrator, all of whom are committed to supporting the welfare of students, staff, and alumni. They offer various activities to promote wellbeing and facilitate worship for different faiths and support and advise individuals, societies and the University on matters of faith and belief as requested.
The University Chaplaincy facility is based upstairs in the Edward Herbert Building and comprises a Chapel, a Muslim prayer room and various meeting rooms, some of which are available for booking by students and staff. There is also a small, multi-faith library of books that can be borrowed by students and staff.
In this part time role, you will be at the heart of a professional service that is dedicated to serving the wellbeing of in the university community. You will be the first point of contact for the Chaplaincy and must be confident meeting with and responding to the needs of a wide range of students and staff, some of whom may be going through difficult times. You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, including IT skills. You will be able to work and plan independently but be equally happy working within a team, meeting deadlines and attending to details.
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Interviews: 6 November 2026
Please note, the role will start 7 December 2026
The position is part-time 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Salary will be Grade 4 (£25,249 - £28,778 pro rata per annum), at a starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment.
For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
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Job descriptionHealth, Safey and Wellbeing
Part time: 22.20 hours per week (FTE: 0.6)
Maternity cover until 31.07.2027 (or the earlier return of the postholder)
An opportunity has arisen with the University Chaplaincy for Maternity Cover for the part time Chaplaincy Administrator.
The Chaplaincy team is a diverse, inclusive, and multi-faith team of paid and volunteer chaplains and an administrator, all of whom are committed to supporting the welfare of students, staff, and alumni. They offer various activities to promote wellbeing and facilitate worship for different faiths and support and advise individuals, societies and the University on matters of faith and belief as requested.
The University Chaplaincy facility is based upstairs in the Edward Herbert Building and comprises a Chapel, a Muslim prayer room and various meeting rooms, some of which are available for booking by students and staff. There is also a small, multi-faith library of books that can be borrowed by students and staff.
In this part time role, you will be at the heart of a professional service that is dedicated to serving the wellbeing of in the university community. You will be the first point of contact for the Chaplaincy and must be confident meeting with and responding to the needs of a wide range of students and staff, some of whom may be going through difficult times. You will have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, including IT skills. You will be able to work and plan independently but be equally happy working within a team, meeting deadlines and attending to details.
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Interviews: 6 November 2026
Please note, the role will start 7 December 2026
The position is part-time 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE). Salary will be Grade 4 (£25,249 - £28,778 pro rata per annum), at a starting salary to be confirmed on offer of appointment.
For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
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