Facilities Assistant (FDCEV1022)

Expected Interview Date: Monday 13th April

This role will be based in Cloth Hall Court in Leeds city centre and is fixed term to complete specific time limited work. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you customer focused and dedicated to providing excellent service? Do you have excellent organisational skills? Do you have a desire to work in the events industry?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 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. 

Cloth Hall Court is our dedicated city-centre conference centre, and an opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Conferences and Events team. We offer a range of venues and event management products and pride ourselves on providing a world-class, friendly and professional service.  To be successful in this role, you should possess strong organisational skills and a sharp attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset are essential. We require, a can-do attitude, a customer-oriented approach, and a passion for collaborating within a team.  During busy event periods, you will be required to provide support during weekends, early morning and evenings; 5 over 7 days. Otherwise, the working pattern is a combination of two shifts on a weekly rotation: 06:30 – 14:00 or 11:30 – 19:00 and is based on-site at Cloth Hall Court.   

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. 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 assuranceHealth 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:

Kelly Allen - Assistant Head of Conferences and Events (Cloth Hall Court)

Email: k.allen2@leeds.ac.uk

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

 

Closing Date: 08 Apr 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £25,249 to £26,093 per annum