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Innovation Space Manager

University of Leeds - Professional Services - Digital Education Service

Location: Leeds
Salary: £35,333 to £42,155 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 8th February 2023
Closes: 21st February 2023
Job Ref: CSDLS1230

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 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 seeking an organised professional to play a key role setting up in a newly crafted space on campus dedicated to accelerating innovation in digital learning at the University. Set to launch in 2023, this new space will catapult exploration of virtual and emergent technologies for enhanced student experience as well as offering cutting edge video production facilities and access to creative and enterprise opportunities.

You will play a leading role in establishing this space by defining and implementing new processes and systems to ensure its effective running, including setting up room and equipment booking procedures. As the space grows, you will respond to emerging needs, proactively investigating and building networks across professional teams to form creative solutions.

As an ambassador for the space, you will ensure that visitors and clients receive an excellent customer service experience and welcome as part of a team of professional and academic staff and service users. You will also work closely with the Community Development Manager to organise events and meet the needs of our diverse community as well as maintaining lists of key contacts.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised professional with a flexible and dynamic approach to establish this new space. As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to develop the role to meet the needs as the space evolves.

You will report to the Head of Operations with a dotted line to the Head of Engagement and Innovation. This role will require some evening and weekend.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme – the University contributes 21.6% of salary
  • 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: 

Name: Chris Thompson MA SFHEA: Interim Head of Engagement and Innovation

Email: c.j.thompson1@leeds.ac.uk 

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Ongoing

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