Miranda Routledge

  • Director of Strategic Planning
  • Chief of Staff

Miranda Routledge is Director of Strategic Planning and Chief of Staff at Loughborough University. She works closely with the University Leadership Group and key committees to support the development and implementation of the University Strategy.

Miranda Routledge

Responsibilities

In her role, Miranda provides strategic insight and organisational intelligence to the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, and Chief Operating Officer, helping to shape and deliver their agendas.

Miranda leads a high-performing team responsible for data analytics, insight, and strategic governance, enabling evidence-based decision-making across the institution. She is a trusted advisor and sounding board for senior leaders, drawing on her extensive experience at Loughborough University.

She is Secretary to the University Executive Board and the Finance Committee.

Biography

A graduate of the University of Hull, Miranda studied English after completing A-Levels in Psychology, English, and Geography at Beauchamp College. She also holds a Diploma in Management Studies from De Montfort University. Before joining Loughborough, she spent a brief period working in the NHS. She joined Loughborough University in 1997 and has held a range of leadership roles, including Graduation Ceremonies, Data Protection, Governance, Student Information Systems, and Assistant Secretary to Council.

Born in Leeds, raised mainly in Leicester, Miranda is married with two daughters and a dog. She is a keen runner and enjoys all sorts of exercise from Zumba to dog walking for headspace. She loves to read novels for relaxation and escapism, but usually falls asleep so slow to finish a book these days. Miranda is known for her resilience, drive, and commitment to making the University a better place to work and study.