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.
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Recruitment Assistant Manager in Leeds employer: Leeds University Union
Leeds University Union (LUU) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and dynamic work culture, perfect for those passionate about marketing and communications. With a focus on employee growth and development, LUU offers unique opportunities to engage with diverse student groups and external partners, all while working in the vibrant city of Leeds. Join us to make a meaningful impact through strategic campaigns and innovative projects.
