Job Title: Technical ApprenticeJob Reference: REQ250973Date Posted: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Operational Services grade 3 from £24794 to £26230 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.Technical Apprenticeships - School of Design and Creative ArtsLevel 3 Lab (Arts) Technician ApprenticeFull Time, Open - Ended (with successful completion of apprenticeship) We have exciting new apprenticeship scheme in our Design and Creative Arts School within the Stitch and Knit technical areas within our Creative Arts department. This is a new scheme where you will have the opportunity to support the learning environment for Loughborough University students in Schools and Workshops and to support leading research. As an apprentice you will complete a programme of training, learn new technical skills and work alongside experienced technical experts. The apprenticeship scheme is in conjunction with Tiro, where you will spend some time at college, (20% of the role) for technical learning, where at the end of the scheme you will gain a Level 3 BTEC qualification. The apprenticeship roles are a pathway into an exciting career as a technician in a variety of scientific and engineering fields. Key Requirements: Can demonstrate an interest in becoming a technician or a technical profession Can demonstrate an interest in the Creative Arts area through hobbies or part time work while studying. Ability to take instruction and work as part of a team. Good practical IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail). Good written and verbal English skills. Good level of numeracy including ability to handle data. Can demonstrate a professional and self-motivated approach to learning in the workplace Informal enquiries should be directed to Julie Turner, Head of Operations for SDCA J.M.Turner@lboro.ac.uk. For more information refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you prefer a particular apprentice scheme, please indicate this in the application form. 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 your family – on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies 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. The closing date for applications is 14th November at midnight, interviews will be held week commencing 24th November.