Student Education Service Manager

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This role is available to current employees within the Directorate of Student Curriculum and Operations at the University of Leeds only.

Salary: Grade 7 (£37,099 - £44,263 p.a. pro rata depending on experience)

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 be part of a professional service, partnering with students and colleagues to deliver an exceptional student experience?  Are you able to provide leadership, direction, and support to colleagues? Are you able to think strategically and creatively to help shape the future of our Service?  

The Student Education Service is a passionate and ambitious University service that supports 38,000-plus students and 9,200-plus staff to deliver an exceptional student experience. Our teams are committed to supporting every student to make the most of their time at Leeds and go on to succeed in their chosen career.

Teamwork is key to our success and we proactively seek to work collaboratively with others in the wider University community and externally. If you like the idea of being part of a community of 800 professional staff working across our beautiful campus then we would love to hear from you. 

The University is an exciting, and creative environment in which to build a career. Our staff have a broad array of skills and experience. We work together in collaborative and inclusive ways in partnership with our students and academic colleagues who teach them. You can find out about the University’s Leadership Excellence Behaviours Framework here. We value diversity and welcome everyone to our global community. We are professional, helpful, approachable and inclusive - values that we are all committed to. Find out more about how our staff describe our Student Education Service culture here. 

You will be initially based in a particular area of the Service, and will work in partnership with the Service area Management team and Student Education Service Delivery Manager to lead, shape and develop an exceptional student experience. You may also have the opportunity to work in other areas of the Service developing a range of new experiences and networks as you contribute to key areas of need. Find out more about the breadth of our Service here.

You will be enthusiastic about supporting student education activity, be adaptable and flexible, whilst being comfortable working across different teams and with a variety of colleagues across the University. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and to provide leadership, direction and support to colleagues within the team. With a strong customer focus, you will always think about how we can do better and will contribute proactively to improving our Service.   

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Sarah Drewery, Student Education Operations Manager

Email: [email protected]

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Student Education Service
School/Institute:  EPS SES Faculty Team
Category:  Professional & Managerial
Grade:  Grade 7
Salary:  £37,099 to £44,263 p.a. pro rata
Working Time:  80% - 100% FTE
Post Type:  Full Time/Part Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (12 months as there is a need for temporary cover)
Release Date:  Monday 25 March 2024
Closing Date:  Monday 08 April 2024
Reference:  SESEP1002
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