School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Programmes Administrator
Full Time and open-ended starting 1st August 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Programmes Administrator who is an enthusiastic team player with good attention to detail, has excellent communication and organisation skills and is confident in using a number of IT packages, including Microsoft Office. As part of a dynamic and friendly team supporting students in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities, duties will be varied, including coursework and exam administration, email communications, involvement in events such as induction, graduation and visit days, and being the first port of call for programme queries. Our Programmes Administrators play a key role in providing the very best administrative support in a busy student-facing office environment. The post will be mostly based on campus, but with some opportunities for home working, as business needs allow. Occasional weekend work, with notice, will be required to support student recruitment events.
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 and take 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 themselves in the pursuit of better.
About the Department
We are a diverse and inclusive School delivering excellence in learning and teaching, research, and enterprise across the Social Sciences and Humanities. Inter-disciplinarity and international encounters are fostered across six departments: Communication and Media; Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy; English; Geography and Environment; International Relations, Politics and History; and Law.
Why should you Apply?
With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Student Administration Manager, Meg Shepherd, via email to [email protected].
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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.
Candidates must ensure that they demonstrate how they meet the person specification within the application form itself; CVs will not be considered as part of the shortlisting process.
Staff from under-represented groups in higher education, including those from racialised minorities, who have a physical or invisible disability, or are neurodivergent, are particularly encouraged to apply.
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 Meg Shepherd. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: midnight on 3rd August 2026
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.
