This position is full time and fixed term until 31 August 2027.
Hybrid working: Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
This vacancy is only available to recent Loughborough University graduates who have completed an undergraduate programme within the last two years, or a current undergraduate student looking to undertake a placement year.
This is a full time, fixed term role for 12 months.
The School and College Liaison team are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic Loughborough University graduate or placement student to represent the University at events in schools and colleges across the country.
The Student Recruitment Intern will play a key role in raising awareness of Loughborough University in the external marketplace and will work with a wide range of potential students, including disadvantaged and widening participation students.
Applicants will need to be highly organised, have a keen desire to learn and have a natural ability to connect with people at all levels.
This post will involve some out of office hours work, e.g. weekends and evenings, and the postholder will be required to travel across the UK.
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
Marketing and Advancement is an award-winning team spanning marketing, communications, web and digital, student recruitment, outreach, market research, international recruitment, creative services and print, and philanthropy and alumni relations.
About You
- Confident and engaging communicator, comfortable speaking with prospective students, teachers and parents in a range of settings
- Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and plan effectively for events and activities
- Positive and proactive, with a genuine enthusiasm for learning and contributing to team projects
- Approachable and supportive, able to build strong connections with people from a wide range of backgrounds
- Flexible and dependable, with a willingness to travel and support events outside of standard working hours
- Full UK Driving License required for the role
Why should you Apply?
With 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 Fran Nicol, Recruitment Projects Manager, via email to [email protected]
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Application Process
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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 Fran Nicol, [email protected]. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date:
Midnight on 20 July 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.
