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About the role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Manager (Core Operations & Research & Knowledge Exchange) to join the School of Sociology and Social Policy. This is a key operational leadership role within the School, responsible for managing and coordinating professional services support across core operational activity and research-related functions.Working as part of the School's operational management team, you will collaborate closely with the Senior Operations Manager, Academic Directors, Faculty colleagues and central Professional Services teams to ensure the efficient delivery of services that support the School's strategic priorities.A typical day could involve providing operational advice to senior leaders, managing governance and assurance activities, overseeing budgets and resources, supporting staff recruitment and development, coordinating research-related processes, monitoring performance against strategic objectives, and leading service improvement initiatives. The role also plays a key part in supporting the School's research environment, including preparation for REF and oversight of research support activities.About the teamThe School of Sociology and Social Policy is part of a vibrant academic community committed to delivering excellence in education, research and societal impact. The Operations Manager will be a member of the School's operational management team, working alongside the Senior Operations Manager, academic leaders, Faculty colleagues and specialist teams across the University.The role includes line management responsibilities for professional services colleagues and requires strong partnership working across a wide range of stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with colleagues in Research & Innovation, Registry and Academic Affairs, Faculty Professional Services and Central Professional Services teams to deliver seamless support to staff and students.We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and communities and are dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.About you You will bring:· Experience of managing or supporting teams and developing colleagues to achieve shared objectives. · Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. · Experience of coordinating projects and working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. · Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence and work collaboratively at all levels. · Experience of operational management, including continuous improvement, performance monitoring and financial administration. What we offer· A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment · A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week · Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year. · Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work · We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities · You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website What nextThe recruitment process is expected to include a formal interview and may include an assessment or presentation relevant to the role. Details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements. Please contact Katie Fraser ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.#INT#LI-DNI Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026 Category: Internal Only

Do you have a commitment and passion for Mental Health Research? Can you promote inclusion in the learning environment?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. The School of Healthcare’s vision is that: ‘We will translate excellence in research and scholarship, within each of our academic portfolios, into an exceptional student experience, and make a major impact upon society.The School invites applications for a lectureship in Mental Health (teaching, research and scholarship). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our investment in Mental Health research in the school. Our research single overarching aim is to undertake internationally excellent research and innovation with a focus on research themes of ‘Ageing Well’ and ‘Quality and Safety’. In doing so, we will address questions that (i) matter to, and improves the lives, experiences and outcomes of, people who use health and social care in the UK and beyond, and/or (ii) enhances the delivery and organisation of health and social care. This post will sit in the ‘Quality and Safety’ theme focusing on mental health care. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading researchers in these areas and with high calibre educationalists and scholars. You will be expected to liaise with practitioners within the local NHS as appropriate as well as staff within the School and the wider University.You will have a PhD in a related discipline or health related subject or equivalent experience. A registrant on the NMC register Mental Health Nursing is desirable but not required.This post is available immediately.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! Pro-rated for part time.• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% 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.• All FMH staff are entitled to 10 days staff development per year (pro-rated). Please speak too your line manager about how you can utilise this.• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.And much more! If you are looking for a role that will challenge and reward you, please apply today.This role will be based on the university campus, in the School of Healthcare (Worsley Building). with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Netalie Shloim, Academic Unit Director-Nursing [email protected] John Baker [email protected] Closing Date: 07 Aug 2026 Section: Academic Salary: £51,753 to £59,966 per annum

Ideally candidates should be available to work and in place for 1st October 2026.You will be employed within the School of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. This role is located at MONE Brothers Excavations Ltd., Albert Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 8RU.This role is for a 24 months, fixed period to complete specific time limited work. Do you hold a PhD (or close to completion) or have equivalent experience in Civil, Materials, or Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline? Do you have a strong background in developing sustainable materials? Are you interested in working in a multi-disciplinary role for one of Yorkshire’s most innovative construction materials processing firms?As a KTP Associate in Sustainable Cementitious Materials, you will lead the development of processing Filter Cake Clay—a by-product of aggregate washing—into a low-carbon Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM). This broad role involves material characterisation, thermal activation and grinding of the filter cake material. This will be followed by optimising hydration kinetics in cement blends, and performance testing of concretes containing novel SCM. The role will also involve environmental assessments such of the SCM and resultant concrete. Additionally, you will develop manufacturing protocols, compliance documentation, and knowledge transfer to integrate these innovations into the business. As a successful candidate, you will ideally possess an engineering background and expertise in sustainable materials, as this project combines advanced research with practical industrial application.You will be an employee of the University of Leeds and will have access to university facilities. However, you will be based at the company premises, working to their terms. You will have access to the University’s USS pension scheme, with generous employer contributions. In addition to the salary quoted there is a Personal Development budget of £4,000 available for the successful candidate. Visa Eligibility: Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talentTo explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: ACADEMIC SUPERVISORDr. Yuvaraj Dhandapani - Lecturer in Mineral ScalingEmail: [email protected] COMPANY SUPERVISORDr Denis GreeneEmail: [email protected] INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT CO-ORDINATORJames Hartford - Innovation Support Officer (University of Leeds)Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026 Section: Research Salary: £36,000 to £42,500 p.a. Personal Development Budget £4,000

Ranked 29th in the world (QS 2026) English Language at the University of Leeds has a strong reputation for the quality of both its research and its teaching. Based in the School of English, the English Language team has research expertise in corpus linguistics, dialectology, digital humanities, the politics of language, sociolinguistics and stylistics. We wish to appoint an outstanding teacher and scholar with a background in digital humanities-enabled English Language research. This might include but is not limited to: corpus linguistics and text analysis, computational linguistics, artificial intelligence, digital/interactive media, forensic linguistics, or sociolinguistic approaches. As a Lecturer at Grade 7 or 8, you will have a completed PhD in English Language, Linguistics, Digital Humanities or a related area, and will have experience of teaching at undergraduate, and/or postgraduate levels. You will be able to contribute to our existing undergraduate programmes, BA English Language and Literature, and BA English Language and Linguistics, and to the MA in Digital Humanities and Cultures which launches in September 2026. You will be an active scholar developing your profile as a researcher in your area of academic specialism, and will play an active role in the research and impact activities of the School and the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. You will have produced high quality research outputs and impact commensurate with your career stage. At Grade 8, you will have experience of leading teams, contributing to module and programme design, and playing a role in School-level decision-making. You may also have experience of supervising research projects at Masters and PhD level. 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 plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salaryHealth 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! For further information, please contact: Professor Hazel Hutchison, Head of School Email: [email protected] Closing Date: 31 Jul 2026 Section: Academic Salary: £41,064 to £59,966 p.a.