Executive Assistant

School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Full-time and open-ended

Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days in the office per week, with 2 days remote working by agreement with the Operations Manager.

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 School of Social Sciences and Humanities are seeking to appoint an Executive Assistant. Reporting to the Operations Manager and working within the Operations Team, the post holder will provide high level, proactive office management services to the Senior Management Team of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. They will be the first point of contact for enquiries and at times be dealing with complex and highly confidential issues.

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 Departments

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is 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.

About You

You should have previous, relevant experience of working in this type of administrative role and understand the flexibility that is required

You should have experience of diary management at a senior level and servicing committees.

* You should be a people person and have experience of working collegiately with people at all levels of the organisation.

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 Gillian Collard, Operations Manager in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities ([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.

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 [email protected].

Closing Date: midnight on 29th October 2026

Interview Date: 24th 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 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.

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