Finance and Operations Assistant

Job description

The Loughborough University campus is located in the heart of England. With world-class facilities, our 523-acre single-site campus features an abundance of green, open space and hosts everything that our students, staff, and visitors need on site. Loughborough University is committed to supporting excellence. From our outstanding student experience and unparalleled sporting achievements to our high-quality teaching provision and acclaimed research offering, we strive to create better futures, together.

Loughborough Business School is an integral part of Loughborough University’s learning offering, covering the disciplines of business, management, finance, accounting and economics. Guided by the ethos of ‘Progress with Purpose’, our forward-thinking approach to research and teaching empowers staff and students to drive change, both within and beyond the University.

We are consistently ranked as a top 10 UK university in national league tables and Loughborough Business School also holds triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. Our position within the higher education sector has been developed by our excellence driven approach and a welcoming, vibrant international community of staff and students. Whether you are an innovative academic aiming to make a difference in the world, or an ambitious professional in search of a rewarding career in higher education, you can make progress with purpose at Loughborough Business School. 

The role and what we’re looking for 

We are looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Assistant to provide financial and operations support to the Loughborough Business School, contributing to the professional, high quality administrative service that supports the delivery of the School’s objectives.   

You will liaise with other areas of the University and external organisations in order to support the financial and business administration of the School and to ensure compliance with University financial systems, procedures and controls. 

The post requires a highly motivated individual with effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to work with accuracy and attention to detail, have strong organisational and time management skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. 

The postholder will also be required to cover reception for a day a week, and to provide occasional cover during the absence of the Operations Support Administrator. You will be required to provide high quality customer service, promoting an efficient and effective reception service and ensuring that each customer that comes in to or contacts the School has a positive experience. Provide a friendly and professional welcome to all customers, presenting a positive impression of themselves and the School.  

The postholder will embrace opportunities to develop and grow: take a flexible approach to work and provide support in any other area of the school at the request of the Business Operations Manager, in response to changing requirements. 

This post is available on a full time and open-ended basis. Hybrid working is not available for this position, this is an office-based role.

Application and assessment process 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 5th February 2025. Please refer to the job description and person specification for specific details about the nature of the role and the essential criteria before applying. When submitting your application, carefully use the criteria to demonstrate how you meet them. 

Interviews will take place in-person on Monday 17th February 2025. 

For informal enquiries please contact Dawn Brown, Finance Officer at D.E.Brown@lboro.ac.uk 

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification. 

Please click on the link below to apply. 

When completing the application form, please ensure you supply a detailed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the person specification. 

Why should you apply?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School as part of the Finance and Operations team.  As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package: Loughborough Benefits. 

Reasonable Adjustments  

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you would like to request, please contact Tomasz Cendrowski, Operations Support Administrator at T.K.Cendrowski@lboro.ac.uk. 

Application closing date: 05/02/2025