Job description
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Part-time ( hours per week) and fixed term starting asap and ending 31st March 2026
This is also a secondment opportunity for current Loughborough University staff members.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The School of Social Sciences and Humanities are seeking a highly motivated and experienced administrator to join our Business Administration Team.
The Doctoral Research Support Administrator will provide a dynamic, professional and high-quality administrative service and help support the Doctoral Research Support Officer in supporting doctoral students and the delivery of the Midlands Graduate School Doctoral Training Partnership at Loughborough University.
The postholder will also support the delivery of the School’s Research & Innovation Strategy and be required to liaise with School staff, key University Professional Services and external stakeholders at the Midlands Graduate School.
Key Requirements:
1. You’ll have significant experience within a student or other customer-focussed environment
2. You’ll have well-developed problem-solving skills, using initiative and judgement in more complex situations
3. You’ll have excellent interpersonal, organisational, oral and written communication skills
4. You’ll be able to plan, prioritise and work independently and to deal with unforeseen problems and circumstances effectively.
For more information about the job duties and the essential skills needed for the role, please see the. Applicants should say how they meet the essential criteria, when completing the supporting statement section of their application.