Pathways Assistant

Overview

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Job title:

Pathways Assistant

Job reference: REQ
260475

Date posted: 15/07/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/08/2026

Location:

Loughborough

Package:
Administrative Services grade 4 from £27,290 to £28,778 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

Marketing and Advancement

Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

A great opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Pathways partnership, one of 29 national partnerships delivering the Office for Students’ Uni Connect initiative. The post holder will work with a group of schools across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, helping to raise awareness of Higher Education opportunities and supporting young people to make informed decisions about their future.

Responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with schools and community partners
• Signposting students to outreach opportunities
• Coordinating and delivering engaging workshops and events
• Supporting the development of new initiatives in response to local needs
• Maintaining effective communication with colleagues across the Pathways partnership, including Loughborough University, the University of Leicester, De Montfort University, Loughborough College and Leicester College

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, enjoy working with a wide range of people, and be passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential. They will be confident delivering activities in both education and community settings, able to work independently as well as part of a team, and committed to ensuring activities are effectively monitored and evaluated to demonstrate impact.

As the role supports schools and partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, the successful candidate will be willing and able to travel regularly throughout the region, including to rural locations.

If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to young people’s futures, we would love to hear from you.

For full details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you’d like to know more about the role, informal enquiries can be made to Sarah Fisher, Engagement Manager by email

Closing date for applications – Sunday 2nd August 2026

Interview date – Tuesday 18th August 2026

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 facilities with green space across our campus and a community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
• Support for you and those close to you – life event leave policies, and access to an on-site nursery, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, and healthcare offers.
• Travel and sustainability – travel offers to support sustainable commuting, including EV and cycle-to-work schemes.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.