Consultancy Officer

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university located in Leeds is seeking a dedicated professional to support the Faculty consultancy business. The ideal candidate will work closely with academic staff while also engaging in Knowledge Transfer activities across the Faculty. This role is exclusively open to existing University of Leeds Finance staff. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement, pension options, access to well-being programs and childcare, among others.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Discounted staff membership at campus gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to support faculty consultancy and liaise with internal and external clients.
• Experience in Knowledge Transfer activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Faculty consultancy business as a one-stop shop for academic staff.
• Liaise with staff within the Faculty and Central Research Support Services.

Job description

The principal role of the post holder will be to support the Faculty consultancy business, providing a one-stop shop for academic staff and external clients while liaising with staff within the Faculty and Central Research Support Services. The role holder will also support other Knowledge Transfer (KT) activities across the Faculty.

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

This job is open to University of Leeds Finance staff only.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 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!