Overview
Job Title: Sports Administrator (Athletic Union and Coach and Volunteer Academy)
Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Loughborough Sport Part time (0.4 FTE, 14.8 hours per week) and open ended Open to internal applications from current members of University staff only Loughborough Sport is looking for a high quality part time Administrator to support the smooth running of both the University’s Athletic Union and its 64 sports clubs, as well as the Loughborough Sport Coach and Volunteer Academy. This is a wide ranging role with significant opportunity to shape and develop both areas of work within a supportive and dynamic team. Please note that we will expect the successful applicant to be based on Loughborough’s campus across a minimum of three days. For more information on the role please refer to the Job Descriptiona nd Person Specification. Contact for informal enquiries: Andrew Shemeld (Athletic Union Senior Administrator) on A.Shemeld2@lboro.ac.uk or 07517 830254 Closing date for receipt of applications: 3rd August 2026 Interviews: 19th August 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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