Recruitment Assistant Manager

Leeds University Union; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Development opportunities

Holiday buy-back

NUS TOTUM card

Staff discounts

Travel card

Gym membership

Job summary

Leeds University Union in Leeds is seeking a Recruitment Assistant Manager to lead Joblink’s student recruitment service. The role combines commercial success with social impact, developing relationships with employers and providing opportunities for students.

The post is full-time, on-site in Leeds, 36.5 hours per week, with shifts between 8:00am and 6:00pm and occasional weekend or out-of-hours work to meet business needs. Salary starts from £28,378 per year.

Job description

Recruitment Assistant Manager

CAPTION:

• Company: Leeds University Union
• Salary: from £28,378 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 22 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 4 Oct 2026

Summary

Full time: 36.5 hours per week. This role operates Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduled between 8:00am and 6:00pm (for example, 8:00am to 4:15pm). Flexibility is required, as occasional weekend and out-of-hours work may be necessary to support business requirements.

Salary: £28,378 per annum

Closing Date: 23:59 Sunday 4 October 2026

Job ref: 41/26

(Please note: this role will be known internally as Joblink Lead)

Introduction

Are you an experienced recruitment professional looking for a role where you can combine commercial success with social impact?

Do you thrive on building strong client relationships, developing new business opportunities, and leading high-performing teams? Would you like to use those skills to help students access meaningful employment opportunities while supporting employers to connect with exceptional student talent?

About Leeds University Union

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, LUU is a vibrant and inclusive space where students can meet people, develop new skills, gain experiences, and build their futures.

About Joblink

Joblink is LUU's successful student recruitment and employment service. Acting as both a recruitment agency and student employment provider, we connect hundreds of students each week with flexible, paid work opportunities across Leeds and beyond.

We work closely with a wide range of employers, helping them attract talented student candidates while supporting students to earn while they learn, develop workplace skills, and enhance their university experience.

As Joblink continues to grow, we're looking for a talented leader to drive the service forward.

Our culture is built around three core values: Inclusive, Empowering and Fun. These values guide everything we do, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating a positive impact for students and employers alike.

What you'll get in return

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including 6.5 closure days
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Holiday buy-back scheme
• NUS TOTUM card
• Staff discounts across our venues
• Discounted travel card
• Discounted gym membership

More about Joblink

Joblink employs hundreds of students every week across a wide variety of sectors and roles. Alongside our recruitment activities, we manage a dedicated student jobs platform, attend careers and employability events, and host employer engagement opportunities on campus.

Connecting students with paid jobs, valuable experience, and future career opportunities is at the heart of everything we do.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.