Strategic Project Administrator

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leeds is seeking a proactive Administrator to join their Climate Principles team. The ideal candidate will support project delivery through excellent organisational skills, managing diaries, and preparing documentation. This role offers a hybrid work environment and numerous benefits, including 26 days holiday and discounted gym membership.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Access to discounted gym membership

Personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing administrative support.
• Experience in organizing meetings and keeping project documentation.
• Flexible and well-organized, able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide diary management and administrative support.
• Organize meetings, workshops, and events.
• Prepare agendas and minutes, and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

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

Do you want to join a small yet influential team and play a role in supporting senior leaders in the delivery of an ambitious change initiative? Are you able to prioritise and work flexibly with limited direction to support projects with competing priorities and timescales?

A newly established Transformation Office and Climate Principles Programme supports the University to deliver step change improvements across a wide range of change initiatives. Managing and embedding this level of change is critical to the effective delivery of the University's vision. The Transformation Office is tasked with leading and managing these changes and we rely on high quality administration at the heart of our work.

We are now seeking a motivated and proactive Administrator to join our busy Climate Principles team. Working within the programme, you will help support the delivery of projects and principles undertaking a wide variety of tasks including: diary management and administration support for members of the programme team; organising meetings, workshops and events; preparing agendas and minutes; communicating with stakeholders; and maintaining key project documentation.

You will have a proven track record of providing excellent administrative support to a busy team combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be flexible and well‑organised with an ability to deal with competing priorities and deadlines.

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

Benefits

• 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!