Research Support Officer

Loughborough University
March 02, 2025
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Offerd Salary:£28879 to £33882
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Contract Type:fixed-term for 6 mon
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Job title

Research Support Officer

Job reference

REQ250091

Date posted

11/02/2025

Application closing date

02/03/2025

Location

Loughborough

Package

Administrative Services grade 5 from £28879 to £33882 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Job description

School of Design & Creative Arts

Please note that previous applicants need not reapply.

Full-time and fixed-term for 6 months. Please note part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) would be considered.

Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We're ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence.

With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be. With over 3,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day

Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and a highly organised individual to provide excellent administrative service helping support the delivery of the School's research and innovation strategy.

Providing PA support to the School's Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) the postholder will have the opportunity to liaise with School staff, key University Professional Services and external sponsors.

This is an exciting role where you will play a key part in supporting and developing research and innovation activities in the school. We have a wide range of research expertise, and our research has significant impact and aims to tackle a huge variety of real-world, global issues. We provide creative, innovative solutions to problems that affect contemporary societies both locally and internationally, through the practical application of our expertise in design and creative arts. We are proud to maintain strong links with existing partners and alumni and are committed to establishing and growing new relationships with businesses nationally and internationally.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience of providing excellent administrative support
  • Experience of working to tight deadlines and on multiple projects
  • Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, work under own initiative and able to cope under pressure
  • A flexible approach with excellent attention to detail
  • Informal enquiries should be directed to Nancy Honnor via email to [email protected]

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

    Our Benefits

  • Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
  • Competitive pension schemes
  • A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
  • We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
  • BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Season ticket loan scheme
  • On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
  • Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
  • Fantastic CPD, Linkedin learning and inclusive resources for development
  • Application closing date: 2nd March 2025

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