Communications and Engagement Assistant

This role will be based on the University campus. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

The University’s Communications and Engagement team plays a vital role in engaging more than 9,000 staff and 39,000 students, and promoting the education and research strengths of the University. 

You will work across our busy Communications and Engagement and Media Relations teams, supporting and triaging incoming queries and requests from within and outside the organisation. As well as supporting proactive, engaging communications, you will require good judgement and experience of handling potentially sensitive information, to help manage the University’s profile and protect its reputation. The role is fast-paced, so you will need to thrive when handling competing deadlines and be calm and effective under pressure, whilst remaining flexible. 

Find out more about the Communications and Engagement team 

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

And much more!

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

Anna Harrison, Head of External Communications and Campaigns 

a.harrison@leeds.ac.uk