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 an enthusiasm for strength and conditioning and elite sport? Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships and networks? 

At the University of Leeds, we have the ambition to provide the best environment for those student athletes that wish to perform at the highest level and develop their sporting skills. This has been most recently shown through the development of our new sport support service facility – Gryphon Performance Hub. 

As the Strength and Conditioning coach at the University of Leeds, you will plan and deliver a suite of S&C programmes across our performance sport offer. You will ensure athletes benefit from high-quality, evidence-based training and support that optimises performance, minimises injury risk, and fosters long term athletic development. This role will work collaboratively with coaches, physiotherapists, academic staff, and external partners, and play a key part in shaping the strategic direction of performance sport at the University. 

This is a full-time role working 35 hours each week. There will be some requirements to work evenings and weekends. 

Purpose of job

To support the design, delivery, and ongoing development of strength and conditioning (S&C) across the University of Leeds sport programmes. The postholder will help ensure athletes benefit from high-quality, evidence-based training and support that optimises performance, minimises injury risk, and promotes long-term athletic development. Working collaboratively with coaches, physiotherapists, academic staff, and external partners, the role will contribute to the effective delivery and continuous improvement of performance sport provision at the University.

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 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.
• 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:

Sarah Todd, Performance Sport Manager

Email: s.todd@leeds.ac.uk

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

Closing Date: 16 Jul 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum

The University of Leeds are seeking an experienced catering professional to work across our portfolio of 13 catering outlets/cafes on the University campus. 

Providing customers with excellent service and quality fresh food and drink is at the heart of what we strive to achieve in our Catering & Hospitality Services Team. Working in conjunction with the Senior Team Leader Refectory you will be responsible for ensuring an effective and efficient campus service is delivered to students, staff and visitors in line with the department’s strategy and goals. You will have line management responsibility for managing a small team of Catering Assistants and Senior Catering Assistants and be responsible for ensuring that Catering Services units operate effectively and ensuring that customer needs and brand standards are met and are adhered to at all times. 

This role is full time and is required to work 35 hours each week and is normally worked 5 days over 7. You may be required to work rotated weekends, and in addition work between the hours of 7am to 10pm, but full flexibility will be required. Please note that the above weekly hours and times of work will vary throughout the year for this post and will require some flexibility in order to meet the needs of the business. Although you will be based at one of our designated cafes located on campus, you may also be required to work at any of our other cafes, catering outlets or to support hospitality and event food and beverage delivery as and when required. 

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

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 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.
• 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:  

Andreea Dumitru, Assistant Catering Manager  

Email: A.M.Dumitru@adm.leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 19 Jul 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum (plus meals)

Do you have experience and knowledge of delivering Swimming lessons and swimming programmes? Do you have excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent customer service?

You will deliver swimming lessons as part of the day-to-day operation of The Edge sports facility. You will play an active role in lesson delivery, providing information to customers and maintaining high standards set by Sport & Physical Activity.

You will have Swim England level 2 teaching qualification and experience and knowledge of delivering swimming lessons. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills with a commitment to customer service.

An enhanced disclosure is from the Disclosure and baring service (DBS) is required for this role.

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

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 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.
• 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:

Amy Reeder, Aquatics Co-ordinator

Email: A.J.ODonovan@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 10 Jul 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £16.50 per hour (market rate)

This role will be based on the university campus.

Do you have experience of working within a grounds maintenance environment? Are you able to build and maintain effective working relationships?  Would you like to join a team maintaining the external estate at the University of Leeds?

You will have  experience of working in a grounds maintenance environment.  You will possess good communication and interpersonal skills. Joining a busy and growing team you will be a key part of a team making sure that the external estate is attractive, well maintained and reflects well on the University. Your team contributes  to the University by undertaking varied support activities including external maintenance activities and supporting the set up of events across the University. 

You will be able to undertake significant levels of manual handling and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. An interest in horticulture would be an advantage however full training will be provided. 

Grounds and Gardens staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the University, this would normally equate to a 35 hour working week, 5 days over 7. Your normal working times will be 7.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday working on average 1 Saturday in 4; however flexibility is particularly required due to seasonal variations, customer requirements and University events e.g. open days, large conferences and degree ceremonies. 

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 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.
• 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:

James Wright, Senior Maintenance Manager

Email: j.r.wright@leeds.ac.uk

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

Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum

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 experienced with Building Energy Management Systems? Would you like to work for one of the largest UK Universities to control and improve its use of energy across a diverse and complex campus estate? Are you able to work innovatively with a wide range of stakeholders to improve systems and help the University to progress its Net Zero Carbon objectives? 

The University is seeking a Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Engineer to join the Engineering department within the Facilities Directorate. This new role has been developed to allow us to deliver immediate energy reduction measures and optimisations to the TREND BEMS 

Reporting to the Smart Building Systems Manager, your primary duties will consist of reviewing existing building control strategies, identifying opportunities for improvement and delivering change. You will also assist with the day-to-day operation of a complex university estate supported by our service contract BEMS engineers.

You will have a focus on improving HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning) controlled systems performance in order to reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions, improve user comfort and provide a safe, compliant working environment.  

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

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 
• 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. 
• 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:

David Hayden, Smart Buildings Systems Manager

Email:  d.j.hayden@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum