Project Support Officer (My First 1000 Days)

Contract Type

Fixed Term (To 31 August 2026 - to complete specific time limited work)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. The role is a 21-hour working week, with Mondays expected to be a core working day (a minimum of 5 hours), with duties undertaken on campus. We will consider flexible working arrangements for the remainder of the working week and hours.

We are looking for a highly self-motivated and flexible individual with a positive approach to work on the ‘First 1000 Days’ project, a transformational programme of work to improve the long-term development and life chances of children born and their parents or caregivers in the heart of Leeds. This programme has differing workstreams that represent a holistic approach to the crucial first 1000 days of a child’s life. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Project Support Officer to assist in the successful execution of the My First 1000 days project, providing administrative, logistical, and coordination support, working closely to support the Project Manager and the wider project team. The role is a 21-hour working week, with Mondays expected to be a core working day (a minimum of 5 hours), with duties undertaken on campus.  We will consider flexible working arrangements for the remainder of the working week and hours. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.  The role holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the project and supporting a project manager or PO in implementing an agile way of working and helping identify opportunities for process or system improvements. 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 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. 

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, 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!

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Information on other visa options is available at:

https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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

Sarah Pontier, Project Manager Email: s.k.pontier@leeds.ac.uk 

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