Employability and Placement Administrator

Interviews are expected to be held 12 August 2025

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

Are you a well-organised and versatile individual with a strong customer service ethos and excellent attention to detail? Do you want to work as part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference for our students? 

You will play a key role in the ongoing investment in improving the student experience through contributing to the employability provision across the University of Leeds Business School ( LUBS ), working to support colleagues, students and industrial partners across a range of activities. The Employability and Opportunity ( E and O ) Team delivers an outstanding service which embeds the University’s employability strategy in to LUBS and makes sure our students get the best opportunities, including industrial placements, study abroad and summer school opportunities.

Reporting to the Employability and Placements Manager, you will support the effective operation of the E and O Team, acting as a first line of contact for students and processing a range of office communications. 

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas 

What we offer in return:

26 days holiday plus 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, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Chris Hoy,  Employability and Placement Manager

Email: C.Hoy@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 27 Jul 2025

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £25,448 to £26,942 per annum