Project Assistant - Global Methane Politics

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

Job summary

A research university in Leeds is seeking a Project Assistant for the Global Methane Politics project. The successful candidate will assist in project delivery and communications, manage event logistics, and work closely with the project team. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential. The position offers an environment engaging in climate change research with extensive benefits including generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in providing administrative support.
• Well organized and proactive individual.
• Ability to work independently and across diverse activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the effective delivery of the project.
• Manage project communications, including the website and social media.
• Organize project events and engagement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative support experience

Job description

Project Assistant – Global Methane Politics (METH-POL)

Do you have interests in the environment and politics? Do you have experience of providing administrative support? Are you a well organised individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills? Can you work independently and proactively across a diverse range of activities and with a variety of people? As a Project Assistant, you will work closely with Professor Selby to assist with the project's effective delivery. You will start just as the project is launched (January 2026) and will assist with researcher recruitment, with setting up the project's various research management processes. You will be responsible for project communications (including the project website and social media profile), and for organising project events and engagement activities. You will also provide support for the organisation of travel, fieldwork and other research logistics. You will provide secretarial support where needed, and will participate in the project as a core member of its team.

The Global Methane Politics project (METH-POL) is a five year European Research Council funded project, which aims to contribute to global climate change research and practice by exploring the distinctive political dynamics and challenges associated with methane emissions and emission reduction efforts. The project is led by Professor Jan Selby in Leeds School of Politics and International Studies and will involve a team of seven people – the Principal Investigator and Project Assistant, plus three Post Doctoral and two PhD Researchers. The project will involve research across different methane emitting sectors – livestock, oil and gas, solid waste, coal and wastewater – and in more than a dozen countries spanning the global North and South, and will also involve extensive communications and non academic engagement work.

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 bank holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that is 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!

Contact

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Jan Selby, Professor of International Politics and Climate Change
School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds