Business Operations Officer
- University of Leeds
- United Kingdom, ENG
- Jul 2, 2026
Job Description:
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
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.
Do you have experience of working within a fast-paced administrative environment? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Would you like to join a dynamic team supporting the delivery of student education?
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Business Operations Officer to support the School of Psychology. You will join the team to provide high quality administrative support to the school across a broad spectrum of business support.
This role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Business Operations team, including inbox coordination, procurement and goods receipting, and maintaining databases, trackers, and documentation. It involves administering Teams and SharePoint, supporting health and safety activities and inductions, and acting as a key point of contact for staff queries. The position also holds end-to-end responsibility for several processes, including Prolific, Giftpay, PGR administration, and Visiting Titles, with a focus on user support, compliance, and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include contributing to team resilience through cross-cover, providing meeting support and minute-taking, delivering HR-related tasks such as visa checks and timesheets, and supporting estates and facilities management, including access, reporting, and space coordination.
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!
If you are looking for a busy, varied role in a friendly team environment where you are key to supporting academic activity, apply today.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Jack Armstrong, Business Operations Manager, School of Psychology
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 23 Jul 2026
Section: Administrative and Clerical Support
Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum
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Job Description:
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
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.
Do you have experience of working within a fast-paced administrative environment? Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Would you like to join a dynamic team supporting the delivery of student education?
We are looking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Business Operations Officer to support the School of Psychology. You will join the team to provide high quality administrative support to the school across a broad spectrum of business support.
This role provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Business Operations team, including inbox coordination, procurement and goods receipting, and maintaining databases, trackers, and documentation. It involves administering Teams and SharePoint, supporting health and safety activities and inductions, and acting as a key point of contact for staff queries. The position also holds end-to-end responsibility for several processes, including Prolific, Giftpay, PGR administration, and Visiting Titles, with a focus on user support, compliance, and continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include contributing to team resilience through cross-cover, providing meeting support and minute-taking, delivering HR-related tasks such as visa checks and timesheets, and supporting estates and facilities management, including access, reporting, and space coordination.
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!
If you are looking for a busy, varied role in a friendly team environment where you are key to supporting academic activity, apply today.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Jack Armstrong, Business Operations Manager, School of Psychology
Email: [email protected]
Closing Date: 23 Jul 2026
Section: Administrative and Clerical Support
Salary: £29,588 to £33,002 per annum
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