Leeds University Union Hiring for Academic Engagement Manager (Postgraduates) Job at Leeds, England , UK Full Time

£26,000 – £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Full time – 36.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 31 August 2022
Job ref: 79/22

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a motivated manager to join our dedicated Team to lead our engagement work with postgraduates. We work with students to enable them to make change in their academic life and to love their time at Leeds. There are exciting opportunities to enhance the student experience and build connections with communities. This is a replacement post to continue and develop our engagement with postgraduate students and researchers.

You will have proven leadership experience and an understanding of the specific needs of postgraduates within the diversity of the HE sector. The ideal candidate will have a huge amount of initiative, be able to solve problems independently, and have a creative and innovative mindset. You will be skilled in relationship management, working with senior colleagues and institution-wide networks. You will have a track record of leading projects and managing a team to deliver meaningful change for students.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the largest and highest rated Students’ Union in the country, as a leader in our academic engagement team. Managing your own projects, you will deputise for the head of department and oversee our work with postgraduate students and researchers.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include generous holiday allowance as well as extra Union closed days, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, holiday buy back options, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

Sounds good?

For further details and to apply, please visit our website using the link provided. Here you will be able to download an application pack before completing your application. Please note that your application should state how you meet the criteria listed within the person specification.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key information:

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 31 August 2022

Interview Date: Monday 12 September 2022

Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Reference ID: 79/22