Why the University of Leeds?

Why the University of Leeds?

Change the world and challenge yourself
At the University of Leeds, you can work with bright and dedicated people who will encourage you to develop. We provide excellent benefits, superb facilities and a great environment in the centre of one of Britain’s favourite cities.

We are well on our way to becoming one of the world’s top 50 universities and we are looking for more talented people to play a part in our future - this is where you come in.

Caring for our 8000 staff
The University is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Leeds. With over 8000 staff members we are always looking to find progressive ways to care for our staff. We are currently pioneering wellbeing initiatives with the most advanced staff wellbeing agenda in the higher education sector.

"Our aim is to make Leeds an employer of choice - by continuously striving for high quality consistency and innovation through our people management priorities."
Director of Human Resources, Matthew Knight

Our employment framework ensures we have consistently high standards in recruitment and in our management of staff across Leeds. Implementing it is a priority and will take us towards our target of achieving Investors in People status in 2012. - Strategic Plan 2009

This commitment means our staff can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including the core benefits like generous annual leave allowances in addition to pensions, travel and lifestyle benefits and many more. In addition we are constantly investing in new services and facilities. These include ‘The Edge’, our fabulous new sports centre, as well as other facilities like the staff centre, Bright Beginnings Childcare Centre and libraries.

Leading the sector
The University of Leeds is a member of the Russell Group of UK research-led universities, and a founder member of the World Universities Network. This commanding position gives staff and students access to incredible research capabilities, wide ranging resources and the confidence to change the world.

Sounds good, doesn’t it?
We are one of the largest universities in the UK with 32,000 students and an outstanding reputation for research and teaching. And you will love the city too.