Overview
Job Title: Leicester Biomedical Research Centre Lifestyle Theme Administrator
Job Reference: REQ260028
Date Posted: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Administrative Services grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Part-time 22.2 hrs per week; Fixed-term to 31 March 2028
The successful applicant will play a vital role in coordinating administrative aspects of the Leicester BRC Lifestyle Theme in the School of Sport, Exercise & Health Sciences, Loughborough University. Duties include assisting with PA administration (meeting scheduling, diary management, minute taking, record keeping), financial administration (financial management and expenditure, budget monitoring and reporting, purchasing of goods and consumables, preparing financial reports), research administration (coordinating dissemination of BRC information, responding to enquires, liaising with internal BRC staff and external partners, maintaining lists of publications), public engagement (liaising with the public, supporting organisation of seminars, conferences and meetings) and general administration (building and maintaining effective working relationships, ensuring compliance with university procedures, undertaking relevant training).
Substantial experience in a secretarial or administrative role. Experience of project management, financial management, working in a public/customer/client facing role. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organisation skills and IT skills. Ability to work with initiative and independence, proficiency in note/minute taking. Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly, ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines, accuracy and attention to detail, self-motivated, enthusiastic, approachable. Educated to A Level standard.
This part-time post is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal enquiries should be directed to David Stensel, Professor of Exercise Metabolism, via email to D.J.Stensel@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 01509 226344.
Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This has been identified as a role that could work dynamically and, if successful, your line manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you. Please note that there is a general expectation that the successful candidate will spend most of the time working on the Loughborough campus.
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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
