Global Opportunities Assistant Manager

University of Leeds

  • Leeds
  • £33,951-39,906 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
This role is open to University of Leeds employees only.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.You will join a team dedicated to delivering a range of global opportunities, with a focus on the outgoing students. The role is essential in achieving the aims laid out in the University’s international strategy including expansion of our portfolio of shorter global mobilities and the diversification of opportunities. This will include operational management of outgoing study abroad programmes. The role will also support the work of the wider Global Opportunities team.You will have a creative and innovative approach to supporting complex and detailed processes that enable hundreds of students to achieve the opportunity to study overseas. With a track record of exceptional administrative and communication skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, students and partner universities. Your role will be varied and complex and you will be required to operate flexibly across multiple projects.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: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!To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

University of Leeds