Overview
Job Title: Technical Deployment Assistant
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 31 May 2026
IT Services Full time, open ended, fully campus based IT Services are looking for a full time Technical Deployment Assistant on our East Midlands campus. This role will join our IT Assets team who are responsible for the management and procurement of all end user IT hardware. You will be working in a small team supporting staff and doctoral researchers across our large campus. Whilst experience and knowledge of IT are good, we are really looking for someone who works well with people, is highly organised with a keen eye for detail and has a genuine interest in IT. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in IT at a world leading University. You will process requests for equipment against, obtain quotes for new items, liaise with colleagues to confirm their requirements and assign, deliver and install that equipment across campus. The team are also responsible for the full asset lifecycle from order, delivery, install and disposal of redundant equipment. The role requires you to be able to drive University vehicles to carry out deliveries of equipment which involves carrying and lifting equipment. The job requires you to be on campus everyday and can not support working from home. For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Why should you apply? With huge amounts of variety in this role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow while here with us. Informal enquiries should be directed to Nick Cope via email to n.j.cope@lboro.ac.uk. All applications must be made by our University Jobs Portal. We cannot accept CV’s. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. Closing Date: 31st May 2026 Interview Date: W/C 8th June 2026 About the University Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better. Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. About the Department Our IT Services department is made up of a wide range of teams all responsible for their own specialism. IT Assets are based in the heart of campus with easy access to the wide range of facilities including world class sporting facilities. Loughborough IT came top in the National Student Survey for IT resources & facilities in supporting learning for several years in a row. We have an incredibly supportive culture, an understanding of work/life balance available. Colleagues have a wide variety of backgrounds from different areas, bringing a broad range of experiences. 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 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 fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus. Financial Wellbeing – competitive pay and 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 a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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