Centre Administrator and Diary Secretary

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Centre Administrator and Diary Secretary to support the International Pathways Centre. This role involves excellent administrative and organisational skills, providing vital support to international students and managing various office tasks. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering a welcoming and efficient environment for students from around the world.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare options

Shopping discounts

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Sensitivity to the needs of international individuals.

Responsibilities

• Daily administration of the International Pathways Centre.
• Diary management for the director and office management.
• Supporting campus events and handling visitor inquiries.

Skills

Excellent administrative skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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University of Leeds

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Leeds, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

04.07.2025

Expiry Date:

18.08.2025

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Job Description:

Centre Administrator and Diary Secretary

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you service-focused, with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Do you want to join a thriving team at the University supporting international students to join degree programmes? Can you work independently and proactively?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 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.

You will be responsible for the administration of the International Pathways Centre on a daily basis and will provide Diary Management and administrative support to the Director of International Pathways Programmes as well as administrative support for the wider team. Duties will involve office management, responding to enquiries, receiving visitors to the office and helping them connect with colleagues, supporting on campus events, diary management, office purchase management, organising meetings, specific projects and providing a professional service.

The University has an International Foundation Year (IFY) for international students who wish to study at the University of Leeds but who do not yet have the qualifications they need to start an undergraduate degree programme. It also has key relationships with two other international pathway providers, which feed into the university. These programmes and relationships are managed within the International Pathways Centre.

Having previously worked in an administrative role, you will have experience of providing excellent customer service and the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines. You will enjoy working with people from international backgrounds and be sensitive to individual needs.

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!
• 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, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.