At a Glance
- Tasks: Support research themes and organise engaging meetings and events.
- Company: Join the Energy Demand Research Centre at a leading university.
- Benefits: 26 days holiday, gym discounts, personal development courses, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on energy solutions while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Organised, enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
Administration and Project Support Officer
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
The Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) has a mission to accelerate the delivery of the UK’s net zero commitments by unlocking the potential of solutions to reduce energy demand as part of a transition to a fairer and healthier society.
This post is to provide support to two of the five research themes led from the Institute for Transport Studies.
The Place theme (led by Prof.
Greg Marsden) explores how a more locally sensitive set of solutions could deliver more rapid and relevant change.
The Governance theme (led by Prof.
Kate Pangbourne) explores how to change decision‑making processes to accelerate delivery.
We are looking for an Administration and Project Support Officer to join the EDRC team at Leeds.
As a core member of the team, you will have a varied role liaising with the wider EDRC operations team led by University of Birmingham and supporting the effective operations and activities of the Place and Governance themes based at ITS.
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic team player to support the organisation and delivery of a wide range of online, hybrid, and in-person meetings and events, support research delivery, and report and promote research outputs as well as linking our contributions to the wider Centre team.
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom including Christmas (pro-rata for part‑time roles)
- 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, and self‑development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
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Administration and Project Support Officer in Leeds employer: University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration between academia and industry. With opportunities for hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and a robust pension scheme, employees are supported in their professional growth while contributing to meaningful research and innovation initiatives.
