Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Part Time (22.2 hours per week), Open Ended, Job Share
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
The postholder will work as part of a team to co-ordinate and deliver technical operations in an academic and research setting, ensuring compliance with safety standards and the effective management of facilities, equipment, resources and technical expertise to enhance the School’s teaching, research, and learning aims.
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
The postholder will work in the Wolfson School, based principally in the Sports Technology Institute. The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering is one of the UK’s largest engineering schools. It is home to around 250 academic and research staff, 80 professional staff, 1950 undergraduate students, 180 postgraduate MSc students and 160 research students.
About You
- You will have expertise in mechanical, electronic, and control-based sports engineering systems
- You can lead, supervise, and mentor others, including line management
- You can design, build, and integrate electro-mechanical and robotic systems
- You can collaborate effectively with academics, researchers, and students
- You can plan, prioritise, and manage your own work and support others
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 Dave Green, 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 Dave Green. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job.
Closing Date: 10 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.
