PA to the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport

Job Title: PA to the Pro Vice-Chancellor for SportJob Reference: REQ Date Posted: Thu, 11 Dec :00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Wed, 7 Jan :00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Administrative Services grade 5 from £29588 to £34610 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.Full time, Open ended   Loughborough is recognised as the world’s best university for sport – a place where Olympic and Paralympic ambitions sit alongside grassroots participation and community impact.   We are recruiting a Personal Assistant to support the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, working closely with the  Executive Officer  and as part of the wider Vice-Chancellor’s Office PA team. This is a key role in enabling the Pro Vice-Chancellor to focus on delivering a demanding and high-profile agenda.   In this role, you will provide high-quality personal and logistical support, including:   Managing a complex and fast-moving diary   Coordinating travel, meetings, and event logistics   Supporting inbox management and correspondence as directed   Ensuring meetings and events run smoothly, including attending to practical details that help the Pro Vice-Chancellor move comfortably and efficiently between commitments   Providing anticipatory support that enables the Pro Vice-Chancellor to operate at their best   You will be an integral member of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office PA team, collaborating closely with colleagues while also providing tailored personal support to ensure comfort, efficiency, and readiness throughout the day. While the role is primarily within normal working hours, flexibility may occasionally be required.   We’re looking for someone who can:   Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail   Balance competing demands calmly and efficiently   Communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels   Work collaboratively as part of a team while exercising initiative in personal support and practical tasks   Bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to both routine and practical challenges   This is a rewarding and varied role, offering the chance to work in a supportive, high-profile environment and contribute directly to Loughborough’s world-leading sporting mission.   If you’re ready to bring your organisational expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to enabling personal and professional success, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Ali Sibcy-Allen (VC’s Office Manager):    For more information please refer to the job description and person specification. Closing Date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 First Stage Assessment Date: Friday 16 January 2026 Final Stage Interview and Assessment Date: Tuesday 20 January 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 allowane, 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 spaces, 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 variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.   Discover more  about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.