Assistant Graduate School Manager

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 16 March 2026

This role is open to staff who currently hold a role in Student Curriculum and Operations at the University of Leeds only

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.

Are you enthusiastic about providing an exceptional university experience to postgraduate researchers (PGRs)? Are you an emerging leader, with the drive to help others to develop skills and knowledge? Do you want to enhance your ability to provide a high level of service, whilst receiving opportunities to innovate?

Based in Doctoral College Graduate School Team, you will support a Graduate School Manager (GSM) working across several Faculties and will play a crucial role in ensuring an effective Student Education & Experience Service, aligned to Doctoral College, School, Faculty and University strategic plans. In the absence of the GSM you will manage the day‑to‑day running of the team(s) for activities relating to PGRs.

You will provide support for colleagues in several functional areas and take the lead in processes relating to student support, progress and examinations and student records, having responsibility for the day‑to‑day operational management of these areas. You will be passionate about developing practices to ensure that the needs of PGRs are met and will demonstrate excellence in managing processes and leading a team.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 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.

We are looking to appoint a supportive, organised and enthusiastic individual who is committed to driving improvements within a team setting. You will have an interest in policy and procedure, using your knowledge to review and improve team processes. You will be able to build effective relationships at all levels, offering line management and support to members of the team. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first‑time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit:  For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit:  .

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year!
• 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!

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

India McGlinchey, Graduate School Manager