The International Medieval Congress regularly attracts over 2,500 medievalists from over 60 countries. With over 2,000 individual papers and 700 academic sessions and a wide range of concerts, workshops, excursions, bookfair and associated events, the Congress is Europe's largest annual gathering in the humanities. IMC is a hybrid event, streaming over 1000 hours of content, and offering virtual participation for those unable to travel to Leeds.

Working as part of the International Medieval Congress Team, you will provide excellent customer service as the first point of contact for IMC delegate queries as well as providing varied clerical, communication and event coordination support.

Competence in the use of IT systems is essential to this role, particularly Microsoft Office packages, along with a high level of accuracy in data entry and strong attention to detail. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. You will also have experience of working in a customer-focussed role and have good numerical skills (including experience of handling money and/or payments). The ability to work effectively as part of a team and having good organisational and time management skills are also essential.

The 2027 International Medieval Congress will take place at the University of Leeds from 5-8 July 2027. The Conference and Events Administrator is required to be flexible particularly around this period as the work hours are extended during Congress and in the preceding weeks. This will include evening and weekend work at peak times.

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

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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:

Axel Müller, Director, International Medieval Congress

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3614 Email: A.Muller@leeds.ac.uk

Or

Fiona Livermore, Manager, International Medieval Congress

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 3614 Email: F.M.Livermore@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum pro-rata

Are you a highly motivated qualified electrical professional? Do you have the drive to manage a diverse professional team and specialist contractors? Do you have excellent problem solving skills and a logical approach? Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills to deliver a first class service to clients? 

You will be leading a professional team and specialist contractors in achieving set Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs to life safety critical systems (fire alarm and emergency lighting) and access control systems. 

You will collaborate with the Asset management team to update compliance activities including change management of assets information (i.e. drawings, etc.) for active emergency/life safety services and work closely with CAD team and others. 

You will support various stake holders (such as Support services, Fire Safety Compliance Managers, Engineering Services team, Capital Development Project team, Design office, Small project team, design consultants and project/maintenance services contractors and Estates security team etc.) to ensure compliance and safety at workplace. 

Reporting to the Maintenance Contracts Manager (currently Technical Officer), you will be central point to ensure compliance is adhered in line with statutory procedures, legislation and guidelines. Your daily interaction with our internal customers and contractors means you’ll be the ‘face’ of the compliance team/contractors and will require excellent customer service, people management and contracts management skills. 

You will need the skills to manage critical alarm management networks and Specialist Contractors (Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarm, Electrical services, Security Systems, etc.) and the ability to recommend system upgrades like Major Fire Precaution schemes including Tendering, PO issuing, Invoice payment, and job closing.

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

Tawfiq Wahab, Technical Officer

Email: T.Wahab@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 06 Nov 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

We are seeking an approachable, customer focused individual to join our team. You will have significant experience of working in a front-line customer service environment, with communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision as well as working as part of a wider team. You will provide a high quality front line reception service to our customers, and will have the ability to undertake minor repair and maintenance tasks and site audits. You will supervise the performance of external contractors working at the site in line with our Service Level Agreements.

Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary at Residence locations to meet the needs of the business. You will be based at Charles Morris Hall but should be prepared to work at any of the other Residential Services sites as required. The role also involves driving a Residential Services vehicle so you will also need a full current valid driving licence (manual vehicles) and recent driving experience.

Residence staff are required to provide a flexible service, working as necessary to meet the needs of the business. The standard shift pattern for this role is 4 nights on, 4 nights off.

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:

Heidi Turner, Senior Residences Manager

Email: H.Turner2@leeds.ac.uk

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

Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum