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Assistant System Administrator @ University of Leeds

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About this role

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 100% FTE (35 hours per week)

Contract type: Fixed term (until 30th September 2026 to provide cover for a member of staff on leave/absence, such as maternity, sickness, or career break.)

Interviews to be held w/c 12th January 2026

This role is fixed Term until 30/09/2026 as temporary cover is required.

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 enjoy working in a role which needs you to have an eye for detail? Are you confident when dealing with others and able to motivate them to achieve outcomes? Would you like to be involved in supporting the University Estate Service in effectively maintaining its compliance activities?

You will join a team in this new role and will be responsible for ensuring the University meets its legal requirements in relation to buildings, plant and equipment. You will have to encourage, motivate and effectively persuade others to provide the information that demonstrates compliance across the University. You will act as a 'Super-user' of the Compliance system, with the ability to interrogate and analyse the current position.

With excellent communication and administrative skills, you will be able to work with a high level of attention to detail and consistency to maintain accurate records and information.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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:

Paul Johnstone, Interim System & Asset Information Manager

Tel: 07834 150455

Email: [email protected]

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.

Skills

Estates & Facilities ManagementIT ServicesAcademicProfessional / Managerial / Support ServicesAdministrativeHigher Education

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