Conference and Events Operations Manager

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.

Join our dynamic and growing Conference and Events team at an exciting time of expansion. We deliver a wide range of venues and event management services and pride ourselves on providing a world-class, friendly, and professional experience. In this hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of planning and delivering conferences, events, and hospitality for internal and external clients across the University of Leeds campus. Every day brings variety, and you’ll be at the heart of the action—working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and clients to ensure seamless delivery.

To succeed, you’ll bring significant event management experience, exceptional organisational skills, and a keen eye for detail. You’ll be confident leading and motivating event teams, introducing new ideas to enhance service, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a lively, fast-paced environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. You’ll have a flexible, can-do attitude, a customer-first approach, and the ability to adapt quickly when plans change.

During peak event periods, you’ll support early mornings, evenings, and weekends (on a 5-over-7 basis). Outside of these times, you’ll work standard office hours, fully immersed in our vibrant campus setting.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible 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-talent. ;

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: 

Rosie Lee-Phillips, Assistant Head of Conference and Events

Email: R.Lee-Phillips@leeds.ac.uk

Please see details of the University’s Pre-employment Health Assessment within the Candidate Brief.