Are you passionate about leading people and delivering an excellent customer-focused service within a diverse university community? Do you enjoy supporting and developing teams while helping to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors? Are you looking for a varied leadership role where no two days are the same, and where your communication, judgement and people management skills are as important as your operational experience?

Security Services play an important role in supporting the University community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Alongside maintaining a safe campus environment, we provide reassurance, guidance and practical support to students, staff and visitors across the University.

We are looking for a professional, approachable and motivated Team Leader to help supervise and support our frontline Security Officers, ensuring a consistent, high-quality and customer focused service is delivered across campus.

The successful candidate will lead by example, helping to create a positive and supportive team culture while maintaining high professional standards, effective communication and a calm, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges.

Reporting to the Duty Operations Manager, the role will involve coordinating frontline activity, supporting staff development, and overseeing responses to incidents and welfare concerns to ensure Security Services remain a visible, approachable and trusted presence across the University.

Our main university campus is located on the edge of Leeds city centre and supports a vibrant and diverse community of more than 39,000 students and 9,000 staff. While much of our activity takes place on campus, Security Services also support a range of university locations across Leeds and the surrounding area.

Security Services work across the whole university estate, supporting students, staff and visitors through visible patrols, coordinated responses, welfare support and customer service. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

Security Services is part of the Facilities Directorate, which plays a key role in supporting the University's community and campus environment. As a Team Leader, you will help deliver a professional service that supports the University's teaching, research and wider activities.

A flexible approach is important as the role involves working a rotating shift pattern, including days, nights and weekends.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would particularly welcome applications from women and other underrepresented groups within Security Services. Selection will be based solely on merit and the ability to meet the requirements of the role.

A Basic DBS check will be required for this role. 

Want to know more? You’ll find further details about the role and what to expect in the candidate brief below.

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

• 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: 

Matthew Barker, Senior Operations Manager, Security Services 

email: security.operations@leeds.ac.uk

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

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £34,477 to £38,091 per annum
The listed salary is standard UoL Grade 5 including a shift weighting allowance of £5,089 p.a.

Three full time ongoing roles available

This role will be based on the university campus.

Join Our Security Team – Make a Real Impact on Campus!!

This isn’t just a security role, it’s a chance to be part of a team that helps make our university a safe, welcoming and inclusive place for everyone. Whether you're responding to incidents, supporting students and staff, or monitoring activity in our control room, every day brings something different. 

We’re looking for proactive and motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team and are keen to help others. As part of our Security Team, you'll play a key role in creating a reassuring presence and helping to maintain a positive, safe environment for students, staff and visitors. 

No two days are the same in this role. Your daily duties will vary depending on what’s happening across our busy campus. You might be based in our control room monitoring CCTV, out on foot patrol, or providing a reassuring and friendly presence at an event. You could also find yourself assisting with a first aid incident or helping to coordinate a response during an emergency, all while supporting the wider university community and keeping people safe. 

A key part of the role involves engaging with students to build trust and offer security advice, helping to foster a collaborative and reassuring presence across campus. 

Working closely with Estates and Facilities colleagues, you’ll be part of a supportive team delivering a professional, responsive service. If you're looking for variety, purpose, and the chance to help shape a safer campus, we’d love to hear from you. 

As the role involves driving a Security Services vehicle, a full and valid driving licence is essential. This enables our team to respond quickly across both the main campus and off-campus locations, ensuring we can support colleagues and deliver a consistent, high-quality service. 

This role follows a rotating shift pattern of 12-hour day and night shifts. Many team members value the structure and regular time off it provides. Further details can be found in the candidate brief. 

You do not require an SIA licence for this role.  

A Basic DBS check will be 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

• 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 Security Operations.

Email:  Security.Operations@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 20 Sep 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £31,796 to £33,867 per annum
The listed salary is standard UoL Grade 4 including a shift weighting allowance of £5,089 p.a.

This role will be based on the university campus working Sundays 08:25- 12:40

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 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:AJ.Odonovan@leeds.ac.uk 

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

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Section: Operational Support

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

This role will be based on campus. Residential Services provides accommodation for around 8,500 University of Leeds students in self-catered and catered sites, both on and off campus. 

As a Night Manager, you are responsible for the effective overnight operation of University residences, ensuring the safety, security and wellbeing of students, guests and staff outside normal office hours. You will be the Residential Services manager on duty overnight and act as the key escalation point across multiple residences, exercising independent judgement and delegated authority in managing operational, welfare, safety and business continuity matters.

You will lead night teams to deliver a professional and supportive service, handling complex or sensitive situations confidently while upholding University policies, procedures and values. Acting as the Residential Services Incident Lead overnight, you will coordinate responses to major incidents, ensure compliance with statutory and University requirements, and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard the student experience and University reputation. 

With experience in a fast-paced residential, retail or facilities environment, you will bring a strong track record in frontline service delivery, operational leadership, resource management, incident response and driving high standards of customer care. This role will require an enhanced DBS check.

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:

Heidi Turner

Senior Residences Manager

H.Turner2@leeds.ac.uk

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

Closing Date: 03 Sep 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 per annum

The Catering and Hospitality Service (Great Food at Leeds (GFaL) https://gfal.leeds.ac.uk/ ) supports the student experience at the University. The department currently has a turnover in the region of £7-8 million. Providing customers with excellent service and quality fresh food is at the heart of what we strive to achieve.

As a Sous Chef you will ensure that all food produced meets departmental quality standards and customer expectations. You will ensure that food safety and labelling legislations are adhered to.

You will have a recognised catering qualification and hold a Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety, or equivalent. You will be committed to providing excellent customer service and you will have the ability to move, count and record stock. You will have experience of supervising a team with the ability to motivate staff and delegate work effectively.

This role is full time on a 5 days over 7 basis. Flexibility will be required to meet the business needs, with the requirement to be able to work early mornings, evenings and weekends.

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 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:

Aaron Tong

Email: (A.tong@leeds.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 01 Sep 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

This role will be based on the university campus.

Would you like to work for one of the most innovative University’s within the UK? Are you passionate about keeping a clean and hygienic environment? Do you want to create a safe and healthy campus for our staff, students, and visitors? Do you have excellent customer service skills?

We are seeking a highly motivated and pro-active individual to play a key role in the delivery of our operation to provide high quality cleaning service and an exceptional student/customer experience. We are looking for Assistant Team Leader to join our busy, quality-focused Cleaning Services team. Working closely with the Operations Team Leader you will help provide a clean, safe, and well-presented environment, to the highest of standards, ensuring a positive and enjoyable campus experience for all our students, staff, and visitors.

You will be highly motivated with a flexible and positive ‘can-do’ attitude towards your work. You will have excellent attention to detail with high standards of cleanliness and presentation. In addition to supporting the Operations Team Leader you will also undertake all cleaning duties as required, such as emptying bins and removing waste to the designated bin site, vacuuming, mopping, machine floor cleaning, damp dusting fixtures and fittings and cleaning sanitary areas. The role also requires a ‘hands-on’ operational approach, and you will possess excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and an ability build, maintain and develop effective relationships within the team.

The role is part-time, working Saturdays, alternating hours. 

5 hours on Saturday - week 1 (3pm-8pm) alternating to 
3 hours on Saturday - week 2 (5pm-8pm) 
5 hours on Saturday  - week 3 (3pm-8pm)
3 hours on Saturday  - week 4 (5pm-8pm) and so on

Due to the nature of the role, you may also be required to work other weekend days, bank holidays and University closed days.

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: 

Rebecca Kirk, Operations Manager

Email: R.Kirk@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 30 Aug 2026

Section: Operational Support

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

We are seeking a Duty Manager to be responsible for the day-to-day management of our fitness and sports complex. You will be accountable for the provision of safe, clean, and high-quality facilities, ensuring that operational procedures and work practices are adhered to, and excellent customer service is delivered at all times.  

You will have a current Royal Life Saving Society lifeguard qualification or equivalent, First Aid at Work, and Pool Plant Operators certificate, or have the ability to pass these requirements within three months. You will have experience of monitoring and maintaining high standards in facility presentation and customer service, with a commitment to providing high quality customer care. You will have the ability to delegate effectively and will have a proactive approach to problem solving.  

The role is variable hours, working on a shift basis which will include the requirement for you to work early mornings, evenings, 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.

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

Fenella Walsh, Operations Manager 

Email: F.Walsh1@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £16.26 per hour

The University has recently made significant investments into the campus sports facilities including £1.4m on a newly opened, state of the art gym at the Edge. The facility portfolio includes the Edge, the Gryphon Sports Centre and Gryphon Performance Hub. These include a 25m swimming pool with sauna and steam room, 150 exercise classes per week across 3 dedicated studios, an indoor climbing wall, squash courts and the largest indoor sports hall in Leeds. 

This is a customer facing role and you will be responsive to member needs, being regularly available to provide help and advice on the gym floor. You will have a Personal Training and Group Exercise qualification(s), and experience of working in the fitness industry. With your knowledge and experience of designing and delivering personal training, fitness testing and group exercise, you will have the ability to inspire and instruct our members and wider community to achieve their health and fitness goals. 

This role is variable hours: the shift patterns will include a variety of shifts to include the requirement for you to work early mornings 06:00- 14:15, evenings 14:00-22:30, weekends 14:30-21:00, university closed 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. 

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

Patrick Rowbottom, Health & Fitness Team Leader 

Email: P.Rowbottom@leeds.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £13.87 per hour
Hours of personal training delivery will be paid at £20 per hour (Market Rate)

As the main point of contact for customers, you will be responsible for providing an efficient and helpful service at our fitness and sport complex at the University of Leeds. The University has 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. 

Working as part of our customer service team, you will be responsible for providing a range of information to customers, advising on available membership options, taking bookings, handling cash and providing assistance to the sales team when required. You will also assist to monitor the use of the facilities and contribute to the general operation of the service. 

Working alongside the operational teams, our customer advisors play a key role in emergency situations, guiding customers, when necessary, out of the facility, and being the point of contact for emergency services. 

You will have experience of working in a customer focused reception environment with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships. With excellent planning, organising and prioritising skills, you will have the ability to work under pressure during challenging situations and resolve a variety of problems. 

You will be required to work on a shift-based system, which includes the requirement for you to work early mornings, evenings, 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. Some of these facilities may include lone working or acting as key holder/supervisor from time to time. 

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

Marcus Atkins, Front Of House Duty Manager

Email: M.A.Atkins@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 26 Aug 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £13.87 per hour