Volunteer Coordinator (Student Opportunities and Futures)
- University of Leeds
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jun 20, 2026
Job Description:
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 skilled in working with volunteers? Are you passionate about the value and the impact of giving time to everyone involved? Does improving the outcomes for students motivate and drive you? Can you grow the number and variety of volunteering opportunities, so more people are benefiting?
You should be an experienced able to grow volunteering opportunities that engage and excite our alumni and supporters and leverage their skills and experience.
You will help create and grow our range of opportunities for volunteers at all levels, focused on enhancing the experience of our students and recent graduates and creating the most potential for their future success. Your work will directly impact the lives of students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by providing opportunities to grow their networks, gain industry relevant work experience and develop an understanding of their valuable skills in relation to a work setting.
Focusing on these priorities you will proactively identify and understand the opportunities and needs across the University where volunteers can make a positive impact, assess the needs and interests of our alumni and supporters, and work collaboratively to create, implement and measure volunteer activities that are relevant to the needs and skills of the volunteer and have strategic impact for the University.
Occasional evening and weekend work is required for this role.
You can learn more about what it is like to work with the Advancement team here
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://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:
Roohi Lupton, Engagement Manager (Supporter Volunteering)
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026
Section: Administrative and Clerical Support
Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum
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Job Description:
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 skilled in working with volunteers? Are you passionate about the value and the impact of giving time to everyone involved? Does improving the outcomes for students motivate and drive you? Can you grow the number and variety of volunteering opportunities, so more people are benefiting?
You should be an experienced able to grow volunteering opportunities that engage and excite our alumni and supporters and leverage their skills and experience.
You will help create and grow our range of opportunities for volunteers at all levels, focused on enhancing the experience of our students and recent graduates and creating the most potential for their future success. Your work will directly impact the lives of students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by providing opportunities to grow their networks, gain industry relevant work experience and develop an understanding of their valuable skills in relation to a work setting.
Focusing on these priorities you will proactively identify and understand the opportunities and needs across the University where volunteers can make a positive impact, assess the needs and interests of our alumni and supporters, and work collaboratively to create, implement and measure volunteer activities that are relevant to the needs and skills of the volunteer and have strategic impact for the University.
Occasional evening and weekend work is required for this role.
You can learn more about what it is like to work with the Advancement team here
Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. Information on other visa options is available at: https://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:
Roohi Lupton, Engagement Manager (Supporter Volunteering)
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026
Section: Administrative and Clerical Support
Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum
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