Do you have experience of providing high level administrative support? Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you organised and used to working in a busy environment?

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Research Excellence Framework Administrator who will be part of the team who will deliver the University’s submission to the Research Excellence Framework, which is a national exercise assessing the quality of research in UK universities.

You will be responsible for providing for high quality administrative support to the team, including electronic diary management and correspondence management, organisation of meetings and data checking and entry.

You will have a proven track record of providing professional administrative support in a busy office.  You should possess excellent organisational and communication skills and be a strong team player, with the ability to exercise initiative and work independently. Diplomatic and discreet in approach, you will also be skilled at managing a complex workload accurately. 

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:

Elizabeth Garcha, Head of Research Quality and Impact

Email: e.garcha@leeds.ac.uk

Closing Date: 12 Oct 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum

You will be primarily based at BB7’s offices in Leeds, fully embedded within the company, while also benefiting from access to the University of Leeds’ facilities, resources, and academic expertise.

Do you hold a Master’s or PhD in Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline? This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of an innovative Knowledge Management and Training platform designed to enhance knowledge sharing and technical decision-making in the fire engineering industry. The project will leverage Explainable AI (XAI) and Machine Learning (ML) to accelerate skills development, improve consistency, and support digital transformation across the sector.

The University of Leeds is offering a unique opportunity to accelerate your career in industry through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). You will work in collaboration with BB7 Consulting Limited and Leeds University Business School, gaining experience at the interface of academic research and commercial application within one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities.

Established in 2009, BB7 Consulting Limited is a leading consultancy specialising in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety Assurance, Fire Risk Management, and façade solutions. The company delivers a full-service approach to complex construction challenges and operates across the full RIBA lifecycle, from concept design through to building operation and maintenance. BB7 holds B Corp status and was shortlisted for Engineering Consultant of the Year at the 2025 Building Awards, reflecting its commitment to high standards and innovation.

As a KTP Associate, you will play a central role in delivering this strategically important project. Working closely with industry professionals and academic experts, you will lead the design and development of the solutions bridging knowledge gaps and embedding advanced data-driven approaches within the organisation.

What are the benefits of being a KTP Associate?

• All KTP Associates spend 10% of their time on Personal Development, making full use of a £4,667 PD budget
• Experience working at the forefront of AI application in a safety-critical engineering environment
• Hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of an AI product
• Opportunity to contribute to academic dissemination
• Access to two residential training sessions aimed at developing project management skills
• Opportunity to gain both management and academic experience
• Potential to fast-track a career in industry
• Access to a wealth of academic resources
• Access to a Travel & Subsistence and Consumables budget
• Access to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK

Closing Date: 09 Oct 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £42,000 to £52,000 p.a.
plus a Personal Development budget of £4,667