Senior Academic Administrator

Fixed Term for 12 months because there is a need for temporary cover.

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 have experience of working within a busy, fast-paced administrative environment?

Are you looking for a varied role that enables you to work across a diverse range of activities with a variety of people? Do you have an ability to prioritise your workload and work flexibly to support a range of activities with competing deadlines and timescales?

The Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (LIHS) is seeking an enthusiastic team player with strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills and excellent attention to detail to provide high level administrative support to Head(s) of Division/Unit and an identified group of academic/academic related staff working on a range of research projects.

The post will appeal to anyone who is looking for a varied and interesting role. Working largely self-directed in your day-to-day work, you will demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and initiative. You will have verbal and written communications skills with the ability to build productive working relationships with people at all levels across the University and externally. You will also possess organisational skills, working with accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise a varied and busy workload. You will have IT skills and have a working knowledge of all Microsoft packages (or equivalent).

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!

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!

If you are looking for a busy, varied role in a friendly team environment where you are key to supporting academic activity, apply today.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.

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

Lauren Williams, Business and Operations Manager