Educational Engagement Lead Officer (Environment)

The University of Leeds is seeking an Educational Engagement Lead Officer (Environment) for a 12-month fixed-term position, primarily based on campus but with hybrid work options. The role involves supporting prospective students, implementing the Access and Student Success Strategy, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong strategic, leadership, and communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday, pension options, and personal development opportunities.
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Fixed Term for 12 months as cover is required for a member of staff on leave/absence, such as maternity, sickness, or career break.

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.

Do you want to play a key role in supporting prospective students from a range of backgrounds to see themselves at Leeds and gain a place? Do you have experience of working with young people and an ability to relate to and motivate them?

You will be pivotal in implementing and accelerating the Access and Student Success Strategy and the University’s Access and Participation Plan. You will work in partnership with staff across the University, as well as with schools/colleges, young people, and their influencers. You will develop a strategic plan to promote subject disciplines within the University’s Faculty of Environment, as well as promoting the University of Leeds and the benefits of higher education more generally.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with excellent strategic and leadership skills. With excellent organisational skills, you will also be willing to work flexibly to ensure that deadlines are met. Using your high-level communication and partnership working skills, you will develop and maintain strong relationships with schools and colleges across West Yorkshire and beyond, as well as routinely liaising with academic staff, central University services, and students.

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

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:

Steve Gleadall, Educational Engagement Manager

Email: s.g.gleadall@adm.leeds.ac.uk

Further details:
• Candidate Brief