Loughborough Graduate Management Trainee Scheme
This is an exciting paid three-year graduate scheme for new or recent graduates of Loughborough University, or existing employees of the University who meet the criteria. It is designed to develop individuals for roles in higher education leadership and management. The Loughborough Graduate Management Trainee Scheme could be for you if:
- You are passionate about higher education and the impact it makes in society
- You are interested in a career in a dynamic, large organisation that has a mission to advance and disseminate knowledge for public good;
- You are intelligent, hard-working, articulate and collegiate in style
- You are motivated to complete a paid Graduate Management Trainee Scheme at a top-ten University, and like what Loughborough University offers
Over the three-year period our Graduate Management Trainees will complete a range of placements across various University departments, working closely with schools and having access to the most senior leaders of the University.
Graduates will engage with tailored development activities and will have access to mentors for support. The placements and development activities are designed to inspire and stretch trainees to reach their potential, helping to build upon our reputation as a top ten university. Upon completion of the scheme trainees will be well-suited to apply for management roles at Loughborough or other universities.
This vacancy is available to new and recent Loughborough graduates (2026 onwards). Applicants graduating from, or who have recently obtained Masters and PhD qualifications will also be considered. Existing employees of the University, who have graduated (not necessarily from Loughborough), may also be considered if they meet the criteria.
Please click here for the candidate pack and here for the Loughborough Graduate Management Trainee Scheme website.ther details.
For an informal discussion around this role please contact Organisational Development at od@lboro.ac.uk
Application closing date: 27 February 2026
Assessment centre dates: 15 March 2026
Interview date: 29 March 2026
Please follow this link for further details.
