Student Opportunities and Engagement Assistant

Are you a second year University of Leeds student, looking to undertake a work placement year? Do you want to gain an understanding and experience of degree enhancement and extracurricular opportunity? Do you want to gain experience in administration, project development and events management? Are you interested in engaging with fellow students, the education sector, third sector and community organisations?
The University of Leeds is one of the top 75 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.
You will be supporting key streams of work which contribute to University strategic objectives, and core modules, related to student opportunity and engagement. You will contribute to the development and delivery of opportunities within the School of Education which integrates co-curricular events and experience, along with activities with academic excellence and innovation.
Working closely with the School of Education support teams and key academic staff to ensure the opportunities we offer meet identified needs, we also work together with Student Careers in order to enhance the employability offer for students.
You will interact with students, staff and external stakeholders on a daily basis and gain sufficient knowledge and understanding of all areas of Student Opportunity to allow you to discuss and identify student needs and signpost accordingly. You will work flexibly, moving areas of work as necessary to respond to workload peaks, and contribute to and support the Student Opportunities and Futures/Careers Team. This is a great opportunity to create a portfolio of experience to enhance your employability.

o 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's 42 days a year!
o Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
o 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.
o Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
o Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!