Loughborough is a market town of around 60,000 in north Leicestershire, dominated by Loughborough University and the engineering and sport-science cluster the university has built up around it. Live vacancies skew towards lab, R&D and university-adjacent roles, plus the usual retail and care work.

The biggest single employer is the university itself — academic, technical, professional services, plus a steady churn of part-time and term-time work for students. Beyond the campus: 3M Healthcare on Charnwood Road, AstraZeneca's Charnwood R&D site, Brush Electrical Machines (transformers and rotating machines), BAE Systems' Submarines facility, and a fair scattering of engineering SMEs that have spun out of the university's incubator. Sport science is its own micro-cluster — British Triathlon, Sport England's Loughborough campus and a handful of sports-tech start-ups all sit on or near the university grounds.

Transport: Loughborough station is on the Midland Main Line — London St Pancras in 75 minutes, Nottingham 20, Leicester 12. East Midlands Airport (parts of which sit in Castle Donington, just up the A6) is a major employer for ground handling, logistics and DHL distribution. Postcodes: LE11 is the town proper; LE12 covers the Charnwood villages south and east.

Jobs in Loughborough

SEN Teacher

LE1 6BT
£28 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 28-06-2026
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Care Assistant

Loughborough
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 28-06-2026
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Business Development Manager (Green Energy)

Leicester, City of Leicester
£43,600 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-06-2026
GBR Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly progressive, modern green energy services business based in East Anglia, that works with companies & individuals UK wide, supporting them with energy & carbon savings utilising gree... Read more
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Tier 1 Service Desk Analyst

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
£21,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-06-2026
Service Desk Analyst. Nottingham. £21,000 - £24,000 + benefits. Are you passionate about IT support and looking for a role where you can build your technical skills in a busy, customer-focused environment? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing... Read more
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Senior Support Worker

LE2 5TH
£14 per hour
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-06-2026
Package Description: Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life?Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life?Are you ready to take the lead and make a meaningful difference in people's lives? We're looking for an experienced an... Read more
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Head Chef

Nottingham
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 27-06-2026
Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group.. Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do. W e are on the look out for a passionate Chef to join our team.. You'll learn new skills, work wi... Read more
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Field Service Engineer

Loughborough, Leicestershire
£38,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Field Service Engineer. Location: Nottingham / Leicester. £38,000 - £42,000 + Overtime. Up to 15% annual bonus. Daytime work – Monday to Friday. Company car (Electric / Hybrid. Comprehensive Private Healthcare, Pension and Life Assurance. 28 days holidays... Read more
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Roadside Vehicle Mechanic

LE11AD
£36,400
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.. Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equilavent) and at least 2 years' experience, you'll receive.. A market-competitive base sa... Read more
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Roadside Technician

LE11AD
£36,400
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.. Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equilavent) and at least 2 years' experience, you'll receive.. A market-competitive base sa... Read more
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Roadside Technician - Leicester

LE11AD
£36,400
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.. Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equilavent) and at least 2 years' experience, you'll receive.. A market-competitive base sa... Read more
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Roadside Rescue Mechanic

LE11AD
£36,400
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.. Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equilavent) and at least 2 years' experience, you'll receive.. A market-competitive base sa... Read more
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Roadside Mechanic

LE11AD
£36,400
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.. Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equilavent) and at least 2 years' experience, you'll receive.. A market-competitive base sa... Read more
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Roadside Vehicle Technician

LE11AD
£36,400
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Join the RAC as a Roadside Technician.. Join the team that keeps the UK moving. As a Roadside Technician with a Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance qualification (or equilavent) and at least 2 years' experience, you'll receive.. A market-competitive base sa... Read more
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Business Support Manager

LE1, Leicester
£40,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
Business Support Manager. The Opportunity. We are seeking an efficient, organised, and highly capable Business Support Manager to lead our core business support function from our head office in Leicester. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the... Read more
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Safeguarding Lead

CV13 0LX
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
£35,412 - £45,091 + Excellent Benefits.. Please note : that applications for this role will close on the 15th july with interviews scheduled for 24th July.. Those Huge Small Victories.. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and e... Read more
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Child Protection Lead

CV13 0LX
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
£35,412 - £45,091 + Excellent Benefits.. Please note : that applications for this role will close on the 15th july with interviews scheduled for 24th July.. Those Huge Small Victories.. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and e... Read more
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Head of Safeguarding

CV13 0LX
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
£35,412 - £45,091 + Excellent Benefits.. Please note : that applications for this role will close on the 15th july with interviews scheduled for 24th July.. Those Huge Small Victories.. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and e... Read more
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Designated Safeguarding Lead

CV13 0LX
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
£35,412 - £45,091 + Excellent Benefits.. Please note : that applications for this role will close on the 15th july with interviews scheduled for 24th July.. Those Huge Small Victories.. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and e... Read more
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Whole School Safeguarding Lead

CV13 0LX
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
£35,412 - £45,091 + Excellent Benefits.. Please note : that applications for this role will close on the 15th july with interviews scheduled for 24th July.. Those Huge Small Victories.. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and e... Read more
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Group Safeguarding Lead

CV13 0LX
Not Specified
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 26-06-2026
£35,412 - £45,091 + Excellent Benefits.. Please note : that applications for this role will close on the 15th july with interviews scheduled for 24th July.. Those Huge Small Victories.. For children with complex, challenging needs, the level of care and e... Read more
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Frequently asked questions

What's the main employer in Loughborough?

Loughborough University is the single biggest employer, both for academic posts and a continuous churn of part-time and term-time work tied to the campus. Other major employers include 3M Healthcare on Charnwood Road, AstraZeneca's Charnwood R&D site, and Brush Electrical Machines.

Is Loughborough good for commuting?

Yes — Loughborough station is on the Midland Main Line. Trains to London St Pancras take 75 minutes, Nottingham 20 minutes, and Leicester 12 minutes. East Midlands Airport is a short drive up the A6 and a major local employer for ground handling and DHL distribution.

What postcode is Loughborough?

LE11 covers Loughborough itself. LE12 covers the surrounding Charnwood villages to the south and east, including Quorn, Mountsorrel and Sileby.