Salary: Grade 5 - £29,588 - £33,002 ( p.a. depending on experience) 

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 able to develop excellent working relationships and have an eye for detail? Are you passionate about supporting the promotion of world-leading collaborative climate action?  

We're searching for an Events Administrator to join our dynamic Climate Commissions Team at the University of Leeds. This role with support all members of the Commissions Team and our external partners in identifying, planning and delivering high profile events that will mobilise positive societal change across the Yorkshire and Humber Region and beyond. 

The climate crisis is the most significant challenge the world faces. The science is clear, and at the University of Leeds we are highly focused on impact – it is our most important contribution to make a positive difference in the world. As a research-intensive university, we are perfectly placed to help deliver unparalleled collaboration at scale across institutions and nations. Our strategy focuses on combining our global outlook with a keen awareness of the importance of local, regional and national impact. Our Climate Plan is at the heart of what we are doing to support climate change mitigation and adaptation, locally and globally, while also contributing to a healthier, greener and fairer place to live, work and study.

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% of salary
• 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: 

Samantha Herbert 

Email: S.Herbert@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 18 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum pro-rata

Salary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £48,822 p.a. depending on experience) 

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 an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in weather and climate science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities? 

You will join a team of climate scientists at the University of Leeds to work on the new NERC-funded (4SEE) project. 4SEE is a 4-year project coordinated by the University of Exeter and involving the National Oceanography Centre and the UK Met Office. You will work with Prof Amanda Maycock and Dr Juliane Schwendike to investigate the mechanisms underlying weak atmospheric circulation signals in extratropical climate predictions and projections. You will analyse reanalysis datasets and climate model simulations to establish the representation of different processes related to atmospheric dynamics (eddy mean flow interaction, atmosphere-ocean coupling, teleconnections), identify model errors in the representation of these processes, and their implications for climate predictions and future projections. You will work collaboratively with scientists across the project. 

You will have, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in the field of Atmospheric, Ocean or Climate Science and have extensive experience of using models and observations to study weather and climate processes. You will have knowledge of atmospheric dynamics. You will have evidence of a strong commitment to publishing scientific results at an international level.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify 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. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

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% of salary.

•    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: 

Professor Amanda Maycock

Email: A.C.Maycock@leeds.ac.uk

You can apply for this role online; more guidance can be found on our How to Apply information page. Applications should be submitted by 23.59 (UK time) on the advertised closing date. 

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 p.a.