Overview
Job Title: Doctoral Research Support Administrator
Job Reference: REQ250900
Date Posted: Fri, 3 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Administrative Services grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
School of Social Sciences and Humanities
Part-time (22.5 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:
- You’ll have significant experience within a student or other customer-focussed environment
- You’ll have well-developed problem-solving skills, using initiative and judgement in more complex situations
- You’ll have excellent interpersonal, organisational, oral and written communication skills
- 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 job description and person specification. Applicants should say how they meet the essential criteria, when completing the supporting statement section of their application.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Emma Nadin, Doctoral Research Officer, via email to ssh.pgr@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
Closing Date: 20th October 2026
Interview Date: anticipated to be 6th November 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 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.
