Project Officer

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

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leeds is seeking a Project Officer to support research initiatives and coordinate influential events. The role demands strong project management skills and effective communication abilities within a collaborative team aiming to shape the future of work. The position offers hybrid working opportunities and a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts at the campus gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in project and events management is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support various research projects and coordinate events.
• Manage effective communication strategies.

Skills

Project management

Event coordination

Research support

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation & Change (CERIC) – Leeds University Business School.

There is scope for hybrid working but the role requires on campus presence at least 3 days per week.

Are you an organised, proactive professional with a passion for supporting research, managing and delivering impactful events, and fostering and maintaining communication systems? Do you enjoy working as part of a collaborative team within an inspiring academic environment? If so, we invite you to consider joining us as a Project Officer at the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC).

CERIC is a thriving research centre based at Leeds University Business School, bringing together over 80 distinguished academics, early-career scholars, and visiting researchers. We are at the forefront of national and international debates surrounding the future of work, employment, and labour markets. As part of the People, Work and Employment (PWE) Department, we contribute meaningful research that influences policy, practice, and academic thought.

Role and Responsibilities

As CERIC’s Project Officer, you will be a key player in the continued success and visibility of the Centre. This is a varied and stimulating role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas and is eager to make a tangible impact. You’ll be central to supporting our research projects, including numerous prestigious externally funded programmes of research (this includes supporting, for example, the ESRC Digital Futures at Work Research Centre), coordinating events that bring together academic and industry leaders, and managing effective communication strategies that highlight our work locally and globally.

We are looking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and precision to their work. You’ll have experience in project and events management, and research support. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you’ll be developing connections across the School, University, and beyond. At CERIC, you’ll be part of a welcoming, ambitious, and forward-thinking community. If you’re excited about supporting world-class research and being part of a team that helps shape the future of work, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit a supporting statement with detail previous experience of supporting academic research activity and/ or a university research centre in addition to the application.

Visa and Salary

Salary Requirements Of The Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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!
• 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!

How to apply and enquiries

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

Professor Mark Stuart, Director of CERIC
Email: [e-mail]

Or

Professor Jennifer Tomlinson, Head of People, Work and Employment Relations Department
Email [e-mail]