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 and considering job sharing.

Are you a motivated and experienced cluster development manager with excellent commercial, inward investment, research and innovation knowledge, network building skills, and an interest in the Space sector? Do you want to take a leading role in growing a regional Space cluster in Yorkshire, leading Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) propositions and working with industry partners, research and government agencies across the UK?

We are looking for experienced and motivated applicants to apply for a position as a Space Hub Yorkshire (SHY) Cluster Development Manager for FDI, leading the implementation of the SHY development strategy. Hosted at the University of Leeds but working closely with all of our Combined Authorities, Yorkshire Universities and businesses, this is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in growing a Space Hub in the UK. 

Key aspects of the role will be to:

• Identify opportunities to attract foreign direct inward investment into the Yorkshire & Humber region from the UK and overseas investors through the promotion of the commercial, industrial, research and skills assets of the region within the Space and Space adjacent sectors
• Develop, create, implement and promote inward investment propositions for the Yorkshire and Humber region. 
• Engage with and Influence local, regional and national policy makers across a variety of stakeholders including Mayoral Combined Authorities and Space industry stakeholders
• Grow collaborative working between all 12 Yorkshire Universities’ members and between businesses, to facilitate Knowledge Exchange from academia to Space industry businesses, and to grow the Space sector in Yorkshire.

You will have an excellent track record of foreign direct investment work, leadership, partnership working, experience of cluster development work, knowledge of the Space sector; and an enthusiasm for working closely with academics, businesses, Space industry and international Space agencies. 

Space Hub Yorkshire (SHY) is supporting the growth of the UK’s Space industry in Yorkshire. The SHY consortium brings together universities, colleges, local authorities, government agencies, and commercial partners covering a geographic area across the Yorkshire (and Humber) region, and building links with other clusters across the UK. The UKSA grant is part of national programme to grow the UK’s Space sector through the development of other regional Space hubs across the UK.

Over the past few years SHY has grown from a new spin out to an established cluster, with a track record of running national events to showcase our regions world-leading Space expertise, including Satellite Earth observation and environmental monitoring, high performance manufacturing and robotics, and RF technology. SHY stakeholders include the Satellite Applications Catapult, the 4 Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authorities, Yorkshire Universities, UKSA, and over 250 commercial companies.

The role will involve significant engagement with local governance, universities, businesses, policy makers and industry and third-sector partners. You will be based in the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds but will work closely with all affiliated organisations across Yorkshire.

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 Anna Hogg

Email: A.E.Hogg@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: 25 Aug 2026

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 p.a. pro rata

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Are you interested in supporting the work of high-profile national research projects at the forefront of climate and environmental science? Do you have excellent communication and organisational skills, and experience of providing administrative support for research projects, meetings and events? 

The role of Research Administrator will provide support to two key initiatives within the Faculty of Environment:

(1) The Production and Consumption Transformations (PACT) Centre, a collaborative research project that explores how we can align low carbon production and consumption to deliver the step change needed to meet our 2030 targets and set a path towards a fair and just net zero transition. This project brings together three leading UK universities with government partners to deliver actionable insights and ensure real-world impact; 

(2) PROFEED, a collaborative research project that enhances the resilience of EU farming systems. Climate change and soil degradation challenge the resilience of European farming systems, making the transition to locally sourced, sustainable protein crops an urgent priority. PROFEED responds to this challenge by establishing a comprehensive, multi-actor innovation framework to accelerate European self-sufficiency in plant proteins for feed, focusing on viable and sustainable alternatives.

The role will involve working with a vibrant and growing group of researchers based primarily in the Faculty of Environment and with extensive interdisciplinary collaborations across the University, and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). As part of the Horizons Europe project, you will work with a wide range of national and international collaborators. You will act as a key point of contact for researchers, external collaborators, and managers, supporting a wide range of activities including collating reports, coordinating high-level meetings, developing communications materials and managing data. The ideal candidate will bring experience of supporting research projects, an efficient and proactive approach, and the ability to work across organisational boundaries. An interest in climate, environmental and sustainability science would also be an advantage.

ThIs role will sit in our wider Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Support Team, and work closely with academic leaders involved in sustainability research. There may also be opportunities to support other research partnerships and initiatives within the school over time.

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:

Robin Style - Research Co-ordinator - Sustainability Research Institute (SRI)

Email: r.styles@leeds.ac.uk

SEE 9.125, School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Closing Date: 04 Sep 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum