Horizons Institute Administrator

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.

The Horizons Institute brings internal and external stakeholders together to shape radical new responses to the ‘wicked problems’ that confront the world. The Horizons Institute facilitates opportunities for colleagues to generate new ideas for productive collaboration, to develop global partnerships based on mutual benefit and reciprocity, and to develop their interdisciplinary leadership skills and research experience.

The Horizons Institute leads two flagship programmes, our Challenge Theme Network programme, and the Global Academy, and facilitates a suite of other activities and events that respond flexibly to the interests of, and opportunities presented by, the communities that we work with. All Horizons Institute opportunities seek to encourage new ways of interdisciplinary and cross-sector working that are rooted in the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Horizons Institute are recruiting an Institute Administrator to support Horizons activity centrally and across our two flagship programmes.

You will have experience of working autonomously in a dynamic environment and experience of providing administrative assistance to support meetings and events. You will be flexible with positive communication and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, independence and initiative in all areas of the role, with the ability to manage varied tasks and be proactive in your engagement with colleagues and partners, such as Challenge Theme Network Co-leads.

This position in the Horizons Institute is for a fixed term to complete specific time limited work and is due to end on 31^st July 2026. The successful candidate will be appointed on an ongoing contract with the University and therefore when this activity comes to an end, will be deployed into another role within the University.

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: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus 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.
• 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:

Lauren Wray, Horizons Institute Manager

Email: l.wray@leeds.ac.uk

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