Overview
Job Title: Receptionist and Student Support Assistant
Job Reference: REQ250928
Date Posted: Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Application Closing Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Location: Loughborough
Package: Administrative Services grade 3 from £24794 to £26230 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
We are looking for a new Receptionist and Student Support Assistant for the School of Science. The successful candidate will join the team working across our two School of Science Administration Hubs which are the main service points for all Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Natural Science and Foundation students and the Maths Learning and Support Centre (MLSC).
The role holder will work from three hubs and will be the first point of contact for students and visitors in-person or contacting us by telephone or email. The role also includes completing general administrative duties which support our student programme administration. We will provide comprehensive training and are dedicated to developing our staff which makes this is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start a career in university administration.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience of Microsoft Office, and an ability to undertake routine office duties. They will be happy to work as part of a team in a busy office environment.
If you feel you have the necessary experience and skills, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to make an application. In return, we offer you a great place to work, with friendly co-workers and a generous employment package including:
Up to 36 days leave per year (including Bank Holidays and University Closure days)
Hybrid working
Generous pension scheme
Fantastic range of sports and gym facilities with discounted rates for staff
Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Cash Plan (100 Scheme)
Incremental pay structure
A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes
Season ticket loan scheme
Volunteering policy
Investment in your personal and professional development
Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Informal enquiries should be made to Evi Katopodi by email on E.Katopodi@lboro.ac.uk.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th October 2025.
We expect to hold in-person interviews on Tuesday 4th November 2025 and encourage applicants to make themselves as available as possible.
For guidance on how to write your applications to best demonstrate your skills to the recruiting team please see https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/science/about/the-workplace/applyforaprofessionalservicesrole/
