Latest Recruitment at University of Leeds

The School is seeking candidates to complement and strengthen its excellent research and teaching portfolio. Applicants will have a PhD and postgraduate experience in a relevant field. This should be evidenced by appropriate funding to support your research and high-quality publications or outputs.  We encourage candidates whose research complements the existing expertise within the School: i) Health, Wellbeing & Healthcare services; ii) Childhood, Adolescence, & Ageing; iii) Cognition, Perception, & Action; and iv) Appetite, Nutrition, & Obesity. In addition, we welcome applicants with experience in teaching in any field in psychology, including social, cognitive, developmental, or biological psychology, research methods and statistics or applied fields such as clinical, forensic or occupational psychology. You will be committed to providing a first class learning and teaching experience, with evidence of the ability to teach effectively. You will also be expected to provide leadership in our internal administrative structures to ensure the School delivers an excellent environment for staff and students.

What we offer in return

• 26 days' holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning Team.  All staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata).  Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more

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Are you looking for a challenging and varied role working as part of a small Business Support Team? Do you have substantial senior level administrative support and PA experience? Do you have the ability to a deliver proactive and solutions-focussed approach?

The Transformation Office supports the University to deliver step change improvements across a wide range of activities. Managing and embedding this level of change is critical to the effective delivery of the University’s vision. The Transformation Office is tasked with leading and managing these changes and we rely on high quality administration to support the team who deliver them.

We are now seeking a flexible, well-organised and proactive Business Support Officer with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our busy Business Support Team. You will work across the breadth of the Transformation Office, providing comprehensive PA support for the Director of the Transformation Office whilst also working closely with the Business Support Manager to ensure the efficient operation of the Business Support function by managing day to day operational resource and workflow for the team. You will ensure effective support to the Leadership Team as a whole.

This role involves undertaking a wide variety of administrative tasks including diary management, supporting meetings and events, overseeing the recruitment process and purchasing. The candidate will also support the team’s communications strategy including updating website and SharePoint content.

You will have a proven track record of providing excellent PA and administrative support in a busy team, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be flexible and well-organised with an ability to deal with competing priorities. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills who is equally comfortable working independently or with others. The need to multi-task and effectively prioritise is vital.   

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5%
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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Do you want to be part of a national network supporting the delivery of health and care research across England? Are you experienced in the effective coordination and delivery of projects and activities in line with organisational goals? Can you provide operational support and expertise to a range of collaborators? Do you have experience supervising colleagues and supporting the delivery of continual service improvement?

• We are seeking a Project Coordinator to be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of ongoing and new projects. Your ability to work proactively and positively with diverse groups of collaborators will be key to your success. You will have experience of coordinating complex activities and helping to organise events and meetings.
• Furthermore, you will be proficient in drafting documentation for organisation-wide dissemination, demonstrating a commitment to providing high-quality communications. You will have the ability and mindset to proactively identify, and coordinate the delivery of, continual service improvement. You will possess an excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• This role will be based in the RDN Coordinating Centre (RDNCC) office at Queen Street, Leeds. We work in a hybrid way with an expectation that all RDNCC staff spend at least 40% of their time in the office. We are also open to discussing other flexible working arrangements.
• This role may require some national travel.  

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There is scope for hybrid working but the role requires on campus presence at least 3 days per week

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting research, managing and delivering impactful events, and fostering and maintaining communication systems?   Do you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team within an inspiring academic environment?  If so, we invite you to consider joining us as a Project Officer at the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC).

• CERIC is a thriving research centre based at Leeds University Business School, bringing together over 80 distinguished academics, early-career scholars, and visiting researchers.  We are at the forefront of national and international debates surrounding the future of work, employment, and labour markets.  As part of the People, Work and Employment (PWE) Department, we are proud to contribute meaningful research that influences policy, practice, and academic thought.
• As CERIC’s Project Officer, you will be a key player in the continued success and visibility of the Centre. This is a varied and stimulating role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas and is eager to make a tangible impact. You’ll be central to supporting our research projects, including numerous prestigious externally funded programmes of research (this will include supporting, for example, the ESRC Digital Futures at Work Research Centre), coordinating events that bring together academic and industry leaders, and managing effective communication strategies that highlight our work locally and globally.
• We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and precision to their work. You’ll have experience in project and events management, and research support. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be developing connections across the School, University, and beyond. At CERIC, you’ll find yourself part of a welcoming, ambitious, and forward-thinking community. If you're excited about supporting world-class research and being part of a team that helps shape the future of work, we’d love to hear from you.
• Please submit a supporting statement with detail previous experience of supporting academic research activity and/ or a university research centre in addition to the application.

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This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Do you want to join a small yet influential team and play a role in supporting senior leaders in the delivery of an ambitious change initiative? Are you able to prioritise and work flexibly with limited direction to support projects with competing priorities and timescales?  

• A newly established Transformation Office and Climate Principles Programme supports the University to deliver step change improvements across a wide range of change initiatives. Managing and embedding this level of change is critical to the effective delivery of the University’s vision. The Transformation Office is tasked with leading and managing these changes and we rely on high quality administration at the heart of our work.  
• We are now seeking a motivated and proactive Administrator to join our busy Climate Principles team. Working within the programme, you will help support the delivery of projects and principles undertaking a wide variety of tasks including: diary management and administration support for members of the programme team; organising meetings, workshops and events; preparing agendas and minutes; communicating with stakeholders; and maintaining key project documentation.  
• You will have a proven track record of providing excellent administrative support to a busy team combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be flexible and well-organised with an ability to deal with competing priorities and deadlines.  

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This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Working for a Director or a Head of Service, within Residential services, your duties will include - writing and delivering effective communications for students, staff and external contacts, ensuring content is appropriate and relevant for the target audience; diary management; helping to plan and organise meetings & events attended by managers, team members and external service partners; minute taking; making travel and accommodation arrangements and bookings; processing claims for expenses; organising & maintaining records and files and undertaking general administrative duties.

We will want you to be interested in maintaining, developing and improving administration and communication standards in the service you work for. You will demonstrate innovation and creativity as well as the ability to adapt to different ways of working and a commitment to your own personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role.

In order to be successful in this role, you will have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and have experience of working to assist senior managers in a business support/admin role. You will possess excellent IT skills with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills and will be able to work independently using your own initiative and judgement in order to make decisions.

Normal working hours will be 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. However, there may be an occasional requirement to work evenings and weekends

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5%
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a well-organised and enthusiastic team player with excellent administrative and personal communications skills? Could you support our growing activity as we enhance the engagement of our community of alumni and supporters?

The University of Leeds engages with one of the largest alumni communities in UK higher education, comprising over 340,000 graduates across 190 countries, as well as a wider group of supporters. They are a vital part of our community, and we are committed to involving them in the life of the University, enhancing connections, sharing insights and working together to make a positive impact on the world.?

You will be the first point of contact between the University and our engaged community of alumni and supporters, particularly by email, but also by phone and face to face as needed. You will be able respond to a large number of incoming queries and messages in an efficient, professional, but warm and personable manner, solving problems and dealing with difficult questions when they arise. You will also deal with incoming messages from the wider University and direct them to the right parts of the team.

You will also be responsible for a range of administrative duties, particularly keeping budget spreadsheets and team plans up to date and completing monthly spend reports, arranging and minuting meetings, and diary management. You will be flexible, highly organised, adept at anticipating forthcoming milestones, and confident in prioritising and managing varied tasks effectively to meet deadlines. You will be a people person who works best as part of a team and is committed to providing the best ‘customer’ experience, whether to alumni and supporters, colleagues in your team, or the wider University.

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We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Admin Support Worker to provide essential administrative assistance to a university lecturer who has been awarded Access to Work support. The primary focus of this role is to manage and assist with a wide range of administrative tasks related to the lecturer’s academic and professional responsibilities. The role will also involve coordinating and ensuring the smooth delivery of the lecturer’s existing support provisions, including liaising with relevant departments and tracking ongoing support needs. This part-time, flexible role offers a meaningful opportunity to support a university professional in their work while helping to ensure they receive the necessary accommodations.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.