Job Title: Research Support OfficerJob Reference: REQ250091Date Posted: Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Administrative Services grade 5 from £28879 to £33882 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.School of Design & Creative Arts Please note that previous applicants need not reapply. Full-time and fixed-term for 6 months. Please note part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) would be considered. Loughborough University is an amazing place to work. We’re ranked top ten in every national league table and a hold a global reputation for sporting excellence. With an atmosphere of determination, ambition, and desire to make a difference, our collaborative environment inspires both staff and students to be the very best they can be. With over 3,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and a highly organised individual to provide excellent administrative service helping support the delivery of the School\\\'s research and innovation strategy. Providing PA support to the School\\\'s Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) the postholder will have the opportunity to liaise with School staff, key University Professional Services and external sponsors. This is an exciting role where you will play a key part in supporting and developing research and innovation activities in the school. We have a wide range of research expertise, and our research has significant impact and aims to tackle a huge variety of real-world, global issues. We provide creative, innovative solutions to problems that affect contemporary societies both locally and internationally, through the practical application of our expertise in design and creative arts. We are proud to maintain strong links with existing partners and alumni and are committed to establishing and growing new relationships with businesses nationally and internationally. Key Requirements: Experience of providing excellent administrative supportExperience of working to tight deadlines and on multiple projectsDemonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skillsProactive, work under own initiative and able to cope under pressureA flexible approach with excellent attention to detail Informal enquiries should be directed to Nancy Honnor via email to n.l.honnor@lboro.ac.uk For more information, please refer to Job Description and Person Specification. Our Benefits Generous annual leave allowance up to* 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)Competitive pension schemesA range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)Employee Assistance ProgrammeSeason ticket loan schemeOn campus parking with charging points for electric vehiclesFantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages availableFantastic CPD, Linkedin learning and inclusive resources for development Application closing date: 2nd March 2025