Sales & Marketing Assistant Intern

This role is open to University of Leeds undergraduate student intending to take this role for a placement year, as part of their degree

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 current University of Leeds undergraduate student with an interest in Sales and Marketing? Do you have creative flair and an innovative approach? Would you like to gain lots of valuable experience working in a fast-paced, hard-working but fun environment?  

We are looking for a student intern to join our busy Sales & Marketing team at The Edge, our on-campus Health and Fitness Centre, for 12 months from July 2026. The Sport and Physical Activity (SPA) department at the University of Leeds is in charge of a varied offering which includes The Edge. This is our flagship facility on the main campus. You can find out more about Sport and Physical Activity at the University of Leeds at https://sport.leeds.ac.uk/. 

An exciting opportunity has now arisen to work in our Sport and Physical Activity service to provide a range of sales and marketing support. The role will support the Sport & Physical Activity Sales, Marketing and Communications team in meeting challenging membership targets and promoting the service to help achieve our new sports strategy. We are looking for a team player who is highly motivated, organised and who can deliver outstanding customer service.  

Working within the sales and marketing team, and reporting to the Sales and Membership Manager, you will act as the point of contact for all membership matters and play a key role in raising our profile to new audiences and enhancing our reputation. A range of sales and administrative duties, including proactively working towards achieving sales targets, processing memberships and payment and assisting in the organisation of events and open days, also forms a key part of this role. You will also be responsible for contributing to the development of the wider sales and marketing plan, along with evaluating the impact of promotional activity and understanding our customers through market research. 

You will be a current undergraduate student at the University of Leeds who is looking for a placement year opportunity as part of your degree. You will have experience in business or marketing with excellent communication skills. You’ll also have the ability to build relationships quickly and easily and work effectively as part of a team.

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 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 assuranceHealth 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.

And much more!  

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

Natalie Redman, Sales & Membership Manager

Email: [email protected]

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

Closing Date: 08 Feb 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum