LITE Administrator

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Gym access

Development courses

Holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Travel discounts

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a proactive administrator to support the Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence (LITE) and our UK SoTL Alliance partners. The role is based on campus with hybrid working options and flexible arrangements discussed.

You will manage complex academic and administrative information, produce communications materials, and collaborate with staff across institutions to advance the SoTL Alliance and the Dales Dialogues in Higher Education.

Job description

The interviews are expected to be held on Friday 18th September 2026

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

Are you interested in contributing to a dynamic institute at the University of Leeds? Do you excel in attention to detail and have a passion for supporting others? This role will give you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team supporting vital activities that further the objectives of the Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence and our partnership with the UK SoTL Alliance and our external event, the Dales Dialogues in Higher Education.

The Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence (LITE) embodies the University's commitment to excellence and innovation in education as its Research and Development function in Student Education. It achieves its goals through conducting strategic educational research, supporting and developing a community of fellows and research communities of practice, and through events and activities for the student education community at Leeds and more widely.

LITE works with institutions across the UK and is looking to set up wider partnership research opportunities. In the UK LITE has been a key stakeholder in the development of the UK SoTL Alliance, a developing collaboration of universities to support the development of pedagogical research and lobby for greater recognition of the contributions of education focussed research. The post holder will support the development of the UK SoTL Alliance as well as members of the LITE team.

The post holder will be supporting the UK SoTL Alliance and the Dales Dialogues in Higher Education through efficient and effective administrative support and well as publishing communications materials. Working with limited supervision and an ability to balance priorities will be key to success in this role. You will be required to deal with complex academic and administrative information and provide clear and succinct responses. The post holder will possess the experience, confidence and interpersonal skills to be able to work with a wide range of staff across a range of institutions in the UK . You will be supported on more complex processes by the LITE Head of Operations where appropriate.

• 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.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
• And much more!