LEEDS UNIVERSITY UNION

Job ref: 05/25

To ensure that we maintain our spaces to a high standard, we require Facilities Cleaning Supervisors who will work to our cleaning schedules, are willing to learn and contribute to the cleaning team in working together to achieve the highest standard of cleaning here at LUU.

You will work with the Cleaning Manager to ensure that we provide an effective cleaning service. A ‘safety and service first’ approach is required for this role and is vital in being successful.

What we're looking for

The successful candidate will have previous building cleaning experience and experience of working within a multi-use building. Good communication skills, reliability, and the ability to clean to a high standard is essential. Flexibility and a positive can-do attitude is required.

If this sounds like you, we are looking forward to meeting you and talking about the next steps in this exciting opportunity.

Please note that this role involves carrying out cleaning duties in areas where alcohol is served, and requires evening and weekend work.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include extensive opportunities for learning and further development, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Facilities Supervisor Application Pack

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.ac.uk or follow us on X@LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 9am, Tuesday 9 January 2026

Interviews: Monday, 26 January 2026

Proposed Start Date: Saturday, 31 January, 2026

Working in the UK:

Details

£10,877.00 per year

Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB

Gigs & Nightclub Bar Assistants

£12.21 per hour Part time - 5 hours per week, term time only (one shift per week on average) Closing Date: 9am Monday 5th January 2026* Job ref: RR25/26

Multiple roles available

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.ac.uk or follow us on X@LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.

About the role

This role is based in Venues Bars, where you will experience a range of shifts from gigs, themed club-nights such as Fruity, and a multitude of other events in the union. The majority of shifts are evening shifts – so if you are a night owl, this may be the role for you!

What we're looking for

We’re looking for team players with an enthusiastic approach to their duties, great communication skills, the ability to be innovative and creative, alongside a willingness to learn new skills. There are fantastic opportunities to develop your skills through in-house training courses, allowing good future career prospects.

Applicants do not need to have previous bar experience to apply; you will be fully trained for the role! In order to make sure we can get you trained up and feeling confident behind the bar before some of our busiest events, we have set fixed date when all successful candidates will need to start in the role and attend training. Please ensure you review the dates carefully and are certain that you will be able to attend the compulsory induction session before you apply otherwise you will not be able to start with us.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include holiday pay, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity. You can learn more about our commitment to being an anti-racist organisation here and the work we do to ensure that our diverse community is represented and supported here.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Gigs & Nightclubs Bar Assistant Application Pack

Please note, if you are successful, you will be required to attend a mandatory in-person induction day on Wednesday 21st January (time for induction tbc) . If you receive an offer and are unable to attend the induction session, we will not be able to offer an alternative start date and we will offer to place you in our talent pool.

We recruit for this role using a talent pool system. This means that we are continuously filling positions throughout the year. Individuals who are successful at interview in oversubscribed areas or unable to attend the mandatory induction session may remain in the talent pool for up to 6 months and may be contacted in the event that there are available positions. We cannot guarantee that you will be offered a position within 6 months if you are placed in the talent pool.

*We anticipate that this role will be very popular and so we may close this advert early if we receive enough applications.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Information:

Closing Date: 9am Monday 5th January 2026

Interview/In person Assessment Centres: Tuesday 13th January, 2026 (11:00 – 13:00 Morning &  14:30 – 16:30 Afternoon Session)

Mandatory Induction Date: Wednesday 21st January, 2026 

Working in the UK: 

*We are unable to offer online assessment centres for this role. Candidates who are shortlisted will need to attend in person at Leeds University Union on one of the two dates above.

Details

£12.21 per hour

Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB

Gigs & Nightclub Bar Supervisors

£12.61 per hour Part time - 8 hours per week, term time only (one/two shifts per week on average)   Closing Date: 9am Monday 05 January 2026 Job ref: RR25/26

Multiple roles available

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.ac.uk or follow us on X@LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.

About the role

This role is based in Venues Bars, where you will experience a range of shifts from gigs, themed clubnights such as Fruity, and a multitude of other events in the union. The majority of shifts are evening shifts – so if you are a night owl, this may be the role for you!

What we're looking for

We’re looking for team players and leaders with an enthusiastic approach to their duties, great communication skills, the ability to be innovative and creative, alongside a willingness to learn new skills.There are fantastic opportunities to develop your skills through in-house training courses, allowing good future career prospects.

Applicants need to have at least 12 months of previous bar experience to apply. In order to make sure we can get you trained up and feeling confident behind the bar before some of our busiest events, we have set a fixed date when all successful candidates will need to start in the role and attend training. Please ensure you review the dates carefully and are certain that you will be able to attend the compulsory induction session before you apply otherwise you will not be able to start with us.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include holiday pay, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity. You can learn more about our commitment to being an anti-racist organisation here and the work we do to ensure that our diverse community is represented and supported here.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Gigs and Nightclub Supervisor Application Pack

Please note, if you are successful, you will be required to attend a mandatory in-person induction day on Wednesday 20th January 2026. If you receive an offer and are unable to attend the induction session, we will not be able to offer an alternative start date and we will offer to place you in our talent pool.

We recruit for this role using a talent pool system. This means that we are continuously filling positions throughout the year. Individuals who are successful at interview in oversubscribed areas or unable to attend the mandatory induction session may remain in the talent pool for up to 6 months and may be contacted in the event that there are available positions. We cannot guarantee that you will be offered a position within 6 months if you are placed in the talent pool.

*We anticipate that this role will be very popular and so we may close this advert early if we receive enough applications.

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 9am Monday, 05 January 2026

In-person Interview: Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Mandatory Induction Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Working in the UK:

*We are unable to offer online interviews for this role. Candidates who are shortlisted will need to attend in person at Leeds University Union on one of the two dates above.

Details

£12.61 per hour

Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB

Events Administration Assistant

£12.21 per hour Part time - 15 hours per week, (Fixed term till 01/07/2026)

Closing Date: 9am Thursday, 8th January 2026*

Job ref: 72/25

Open to students only

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.ac.uk or follow us on X@LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.

About the role

To provide administrative and operational support to the Events and Programmes team and give exceptional customer service to a programme of activities and events for both students and the general public.

What we're looking for

The successful candidate would work within the LUU Student Programmes and Events team to provide administrative and operational support to the Events and Programmes team and give exceptional customer service to a programme of activities and events for both students and the general public.

Some of the main responsibilities would include:

• To lead on administrative support for the Student Programmes and Events Team

• To support the Student Programmes team in ensuring that Crossroads, and its staff and volunteers, meet its operational service standards

• To provide excellent customer service, supporting all LUU members who interact with The Events and Programmes Team

• Administration of the LUU Events inbox and the Student Programmes and Events Inbox and provide admin support for general booking enquiries

• To deal with Events’ general enquiries (telephone and email).

• To provide full administrative support, including invoicing and minute taking.

We are looking for a confident administrator with exceptional communication skills, organisational skills, and attention to detail.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include holiday pay, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity. You can learn more about our commitment to being an anti-racist organisation here and the work we do to ensure that our diverse community is represented and supported here.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Events Administration Assistant , Application Pack

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Alternative formats of the application pack and forms are available on request by contacting HR@luu.ac.uk

Key Dates

Closing Date: 9am Thursday, 08 January 2026

Interview: Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Working in the UK:

Details

£12.21 per hour

Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB

Communications Lead

£27,551 per annum Full time - 36.5 hours per week Closing Date: 9am,  Wednesday 07 January 2026

Location: Leeds. Hybrid working is available but a regular presence (3 days in the office) is essential.

Help shape the future of the student experience at Leeds.

The Role 

Leeds University Union is recruiting a Communications Lead to shape and deliver its digital communications at a pivotal moment, as the organisation develops its new 2026 to 2030 strategy.

This role is responsible for leading LUU’s digital content and channels, including social media, website, email, internal communications and digital screens. You will set the direction for how LUU tells its story, ensuring students clearly understand the services, opportunities and community available to them, and feel a strong sense of belonging.

Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and Head of Communications and Influence, you will plan and deliver high impact communications for major campaigns, oversee content quality and accessibility, and use insight and performance data to continuously improve reach and engagement. You will also play a role in media engagement and reputation management.

The Communications Lead manages and develops a small team, providing leadership, structure and creative frameworks to support effective content creation and delivery. Strong stakeholder management is central to the role, including close collaboration with University of Leeds colleagues, internal teams, elected student leaders and external partners.

This is a senior, hands on role for an experienced communications professional who combines strategic thinking with strong execution, a clear understanding of digital best practice, and a genuine interest in student life and inclusivity.

About Leeds University Union

LUU is a long-standing and dynamic charity based at the heart of the University of Leeds campus. They are dedicated to ensuring that every one of their 39,000+ students have the opportunity to love their time at Leeds by providing a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment.

Since its inception, LUU has worked to represent students' voices and needs, championing their interests and shaping a vibrant student community. They believe in creating a space where students feel heard, supported, and inspired – whether through social connection, personal growth, or active involvement in shaping their own student experience. Their vision is of a thriving, inclusive student body where everyone can reach their full potential and make the most of their time at university.

LUU are proud of their fun, inclusive, and learning-focused culture. Their team is diverse, welcoming, and committed to continuous development. They invest in their people, supporting them to grow within their roles and beyond, and encouraging a spirit of collaboration and curiosity.

For full responsibilities, essential criteria and other details, please refer to the application pack linked below.

Why Join us?

This is your chance to make a real difference to the student experience, in a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation. You’ll work on varied, impactful projects, have access to professional development opportunities, and be part of a supportive, values-driven team.

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include generous holiday allowance as well as extra Union closed days, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, holiday buy back options, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and work to ensure that our diverse communities are well represented and uplifted.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Communication Lead Application Pack

LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Information:

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 07 January 2026

Interviews:  Friday, 19 January 2026

Start Date: To be agreed with line manager

Details
Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB

Working in the UK:

Details

£27,551.00 per year

Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB

Old Bar Manager

£30,306 per annum Full time - 36.5 hours per week Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 07 January 2026 Job ref: 57/25

We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bar Manager to lead the team at Old Bar, our much-loved traditional pub at the heart of Leeds University Union.

Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.

Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.ac.uk or follow us on X@LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.

Are you passionate about great pubs, great people, and creating unforgettable experiences? Leeds University Union’s Old Bar — our much-loved, traditional student pub — is on the lookout for a driven, enthusiastic Bar Manager to lead the charge.

Old bar is our fun, traditional pub whose USP is live sport, cask & craft beers and homemade pub food. You will play a key role in supporting and delivering the daily operations within this outlet and occasionally supporting the teams in our other bars & venues. We’re proud holders of a Best Bar None Gold Award, recognised for our high standards, community spirit, and safe, welcoming vibe.

As our Old Bar Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and inspire a buzzing team of bar stars
• Drive great service, great sales, and great memories
• Keep operations smooth, standards high, and spirits even higher
• Play a key role in one of Leeds’ most iconic student venues

You’ll be ensuring that standards are maintained and financial targets achieved, whilst effectively leading and developing the team of staff that you work with. You’ll also be supporting the operations manager in the development of a dynamic and stimulating experience as our team evolves and continues to grow.

Staff perks include: Guestlist for clubnights and gigs, staff discount in all our outlets and we are closed over Xmas & New year so you get 2 weeks off that doesn't come out of your holiday entitlement!

We’re looking for someone who loves people, and knows their way around a busy bar and a P&L sheet. If you’re as comfortable pulling a pint as you are leading a team, this could be your perfect next move.

Apply now and become part of the Leeds tradition that keeps campus life flowing!

What you get in return

The benefits you can enjoy include generous holiday allowance as well as extra Union closed days, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, holiday buy back options, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.

Sounds good?

For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact hr@luu.ac.uk.

Old Bar Manager Application Pack