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.

Catering & Hospitality Services or Great Food at Leeds (GFAL) supports the student experience at the University. The Service operates cafes, caters for functions, manages and provides service to conferences and events and operates a central refectory that provides meals to students, staff and visitors.

As a Catering Administration Assistant you will be an integral part of a dedicated team, working to ensure impeccable customer service and accuracy and efficiency of catering support systems and processes. You will support the smooth operation of our Catering and Hospitality offer through attention to detail and a professional attitude, ensuring customer and colleague needs are met, and our standards are adhered to at all times. 

The Catering & Hospitality department operates a number of catering-specific software platforms, including a stock management & procurement system, an EPoS till system / loyalty app, rota management software and a hospitality booking system. This role involves working with all these systems to ensure data quality and accuracy of information.

Although based in University House the post holder may be required to cover any areas of catering across campus to meet business needs.  You may on occasion be required to deputise in the absence of managers within your area.

This is a full-time role working 35 hours each week on a 5 days over 7 contract, however normal working hours for this role are generally expected to be weekdays between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

You may be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business including working in other Catering Services locations on campus if necessary and occasional weekend working as and when required.

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:

Ben Collier, Head of Catering & Hospitality

Email: b.s.collier@leeds.ac.uk 

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

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 15 June 2026

This role will be based on the university campus.

Do you have experience working in a Sport, Leisure, or Fitness Facility in a supervisory role. Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships?

The University has recently invested £1.2M to expand ‘The Edge’ sports facility and provides state of the art fitness and class equipment, offering a range of classes and aquatics activities and 25 metre 8 lane swimming pool. 

As an Assistant Duty Manager, you will be responsible for supervising a team of Recreation Assistants and ensuring that a high level of customer service is always maintained. You will work in a team ensuring that operational procedures and work practices are adhered to by keeping the facilities safe, clean and always maintained. Working with the Duty Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the facility. 

Working as part of a team, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate others. You will have the ability to work unsupervised and use your own initiative. You will have experience working in a Sport, Leisure or Fitness Facility in a supervisory capacity and will hold a current Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) Lifeguard qualification and a National Pool Plant Operators Qualification or have the ability to pass within 3 months.

The role is full time, working on a shift basis which will include the requirement for you to work early morning starts (0600am) and late evenings (1100pm), weekends, University Closure days and Bank Holidays. You will be primarily based at one of our designated sports facilities, however, will be required to work at any of our sports facilities when required. 

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:

Louise Bilton, (Assistant Operations Manager)

Email: L.Bilton@leeds.ac.uk

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

Closing Date: 07 Jun 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £26,707 to £28,778 per annum

We will consider job share and flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience working in a sport, leisure, fitness or hospitality facility within a management role? Do you have experience of leading and managing a team? Do you have experience of working in a customer service environment? 

We are seeking a Front of House Duty Manager to lead and motivate a team of customer service advisors, providing support to all indoor sports facilities. Working alongside our Duty Management team, you will provide support in the safe and effective operation of our sports facilities and provide support to the Senior Management team and to staff across the service. 

You will have experience of working in a management role, with a background in customer service and leisure or hospitality management. You will have excellent communication, planning and organising skills, with the ability to work effectively with others, and work under pressure in challenging situations.  

You will be responsible for managing staff rotas, and the recruitment, training and development of your team. Your role is required to work with colleagues across the Sport & Physical Activity service, supporting the operation of the facilities and the operations management teams.  

This role is full time, working on a shift basis which includes early mornings 0600 start, evenings 2300 finish and one full weekend per calendar month on a rota basis.  You will be primarily based at one of our designated sports facilities, however, will be required to work at any of our sports facilities when required.  

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 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:  

Robert Henriques, Assistant Operations Manager (Customer Experience) 

Email: R.V.Henriques@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

This role will be based on the university campus.

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. 

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 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 Lead Teacher 

Email: AJ.Odonovan@leeds.ac.uk  

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

Closing Date: 24 May 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum pro-rata

This role will be based on the university campus.

Are you customer focused and dedicated to providing an excellent service? Do you have excellent organisation skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively

The University has recently invested £1.2M to expand ‘The Edge’ sports facility and provides state of the art fitness and class equipment, offering a range of classes and aquatics activities and 25 metre 8 lane swimming pool.

As a Recreation Assistant you will work as part of a large team ensuring that the environment is safe for use and that a high level of customer service is maintained at all times. Alongside your responsibility for lifeguarding, you will undertake a range of duties including cleaning tasks, setting up sport areas and moving equipment safely.

You will have a current Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS) lifeguard qualification and ideally have experience working as a lifeguard, ensuring you keep up to date with the monthly lifeguard training.? You will have excellent communication skills and have a helpful attitude towards customers, with the ability to work independently and also as part of a team.

You will need to be available to work weekdays and weekends, early morning starts (0600am) and late evenings (1100pm) You will be primarily based at one of our designated sports facilities, however, will be required to work at any of our sports facilities when required. 

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:

Louise Bilton. Assistant Operation Manager

Email: L.Bilton@leeds.ac.uk 

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

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £24,479 per annum

We have two exciting roles available for a Camp Assistant and Camp Leader to gain more experience coaching in a multi-sport setting.

Our Sport & Physical Activity team are seeking experienced coaches from all sporting backgrounds to help deliver multi sports camps for Key Stage 1 & 2 children during the 2026 Easter & Summer breaks. Our multi sports camps will take place at the Edge where children aged 5-11 years will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports including football, racquet sports, climbing & swimming. You will gain valuable experience facilitating sport & supervising children of a variety of ages and abilities.    

As a Camp Assistant you will have a minimum Level 1 sport specific coaching qualification in any sport and may have some experience of assisting with the delivery of fun and inclusive sports activities for children. Camp Assistants will work under the direction and supervision of Camp Leaders and the Camp Manager to support the delivery of age-appropriate activities for children in a variety of sports including; helping to prepare for, set up and demonstrate sessions and support children to engage during the course of each session ensuring everyone is motivated, safe and having a positive experience.  You will also support the Camp Manager with the organisation and implementation of the camps from drop off to pick up, including supervising lunchtime and breaks, escorting children to specialist activities such as swimming & climbing, ensuring health & safety of all participants at all times and maintaining high standards of engagement and behaviour throughout.  

As a Camp Leader you will have a minimum Level 2 sport specific coaching qualification in any sport (or PE teaching qualifications & experience) and experience of leading the delivery of fun and inclusive sports activities for children. Camp Leaders will plan & deliver age-appropriate activities for children in a variety of sports with the support of Camp Assistants. Camp Leaders will have overarching responsibility for their assigned group, their activities and schedule and will also oversee the work of their assigned Camp Assistants. Camp Leaders will also support the Camp Manager with the organisation and implementation of the camps from drop off to pick up, including taking registers, supervising lunchtime and breaks, escorting children to specialist activities such as swimming & climbing, ensuring health & safety of all participants at all times and maintaining high standards of engagement and behaviour throughout.    

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: 

Chloe Marshall, Sports Workforce Officer 

Email: c.a.marshall@leeds.ac.uk 

HOW TO APPLY

We are inviting applications for both our Easter & Summer camps in 2026, you may wish to apply for one of these camps, or for both. At Easter, Camp Leaders will be required to work for a period of up to 3 weeks, encompassing 2-3 days of training on site and 2 weeks of camp delivery. In Summer, Camp Leaders will be required to work for a period of up to 5 weeks, encompassing 2-3 days of training on site and 4 weeks of camp delivery. Camps will run from 8am-5.15pm daily Monday to Friday. Staffing ratios for any given day will be determined by the number of children we have attending so flexible working patterns may be achievable.   

Application for this role is by way of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the hiring manager, Chloe Marshall. In a maximum of 500 words this should outline how you meet the requirements for the role in terms of qualifications, personal skills and previous experiences and why you want to be involved in the delivery of our camps. 

Please also state within your EOI whether you are applying for the role of Camp Leader, Camp Assistant or either role and whether your are applying for consideration for Easter, Summer or both. The deadline for the EOI for Easter is 5pm on Friday 20 February. The deadline for the EOI for Summer is 5pm on Friday 29 May and your EOI should be submitted via email to c.a.marshall@leeds.ac.uk.   

Interviews for the roles will take place on a rolling basis as applications come in and applications may close before the advertised date if positions have been filled.  Due to volume of applications and a need to be flexible with differing experience levels, returning staff members are not always guaranteed positions.

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: p.a. pro rata