Senior Support Officer

(FIXED TERM FOR SIX MONTHS) As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified. Job Description Job Grade Administrative Services Grade 5 Job Purpose To work in the professional services team at Loughborough University London providing support across a wide range of functions for students and staff within the policies and procedures defined for Loughborough University in general and for the London campus in particular. Team members will be allocated particular duties commensurate with this grade and will be expected to work flexibly across different roles with support and training provided to enable the postholder to undertake other duties as required. We are looking for a candidate with interest and experience in one or more of the following areas: Experience of administering learning resources and using eLearning platforms Academic programme administration Minute-taking for meetings Student event coordination or planning This role is intended to give the postholder a varied and exciting portfolio of work. The postholder will be expected to lead on particular areas as allocated, working independently and alongside other team members ensuring work is carried out in a timely and accurate manner, supported by more senior colleagues as appropriate and linking back to colleagues at Loughborough University. They will be expected to understand and be up to date with Loughborough University’s policies and procedures and implement them on the London campus. For some aspects of the role there will also be a requirement to understand relevant legislation and government policy. The postholder will work across multiple areas. Conditions of Service The position is full time, fixed term for 6 months. Salary will be on Administrative Services Grade 5, £27,979 - £32,982 plus £3,518 London allowance per annum, at a starting salary commensurate with experience and confirmed on offer of appointment. The appointment will be subject to the University’s normal Terms and Conditions of Employment for Academic and Related staff, details of which can be found here. The University is committed to enabling staff to maintain a healthy work-home balance and has a number of family-friendly policies which are available at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/hr/a-z/family-leave-policy-and-procedure---page.html. We offer an interest free Season Ticket loan (paid yearly and recoverable monthly through salary) and access to a corporate Gym membership with GLL. In addition, the University is supportive, wherever possible, of flexible working arrangements. We also strive to create a culture that supports equality and celebrates diversity throughout the campus. The University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award which recognises the importance of support for women at all stages of their academic career. For further information on Athena SWAN see http://www.lboro.ac.uk/services/hr/athena-swan/ Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries can be made to Rachael Brivio, Student Experience Manager (r.brivio@boro.ac.uk) Applications The closing date for receipt of applications is 14th January with the provisional date for interviews 18th January 2024. Please follow the link for further information.