Global Opportunities Intern

Interviews are expected to be held on 1 June 2026.

This role is open to current University of Leeds undergraduate students in their penultimate year of study only.

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.

Are you a University of Leeds student looking to undertake a placement year as part of your degree? Do you want to gain experience across range of work areas including business development, volunteering, project support and marketing? Can you make a positive contribution to our team and to students studying here at Leeds?

The successful candidate will work across three teams within Global Opportunities:

The Work-Based Learning and Partnerships team is an external facing team working with Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), charities, University of Leeds departments and multi-national organisations to develop paid work-based learning opportunities, exclusively for University of Leeds students and graduates.

The Volunteering, and Undergraduate Research and Leadership Programmes team, enable students to engage in volunteering, community engaged learning, research opportunities and leadership programmes during their time at university. The team work closely with charities, not for profit organisations and schools in the Leeds area to provide meaningful opportunities for students to volunteer and undertake placements in these sector.

The Employer Engagement team manage the University’s external engagement with employers and organisations. The team play a key part in the planning, coordination and delivery of flagship careers events and activities, creating meaningful connections between employers and our talented students. As well as managing the careers portal for vacancies and job opportunities.

In this varied role you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of some of these programmes, giving you the opportunity to liaise and work with many teams within the University and with external partners. You’ll gain skills in administration, communication, marketing, compliance and project management, and an insight into the voluntary and education sectors. You will also be required to work across other teams within the Global Opportunities Team (for example, Study Abroad) to collaborate on projects and assist during peak times

You will be involved in the promotion and marketing of opportunities to University of Leeds students of all levels and degree disciplines, as well as contributing towards the range and volume of opportunities we offer.

You will be an enthusiastic individual, able to confidently work with a wide range of stakeholders. You will have excellent administrative and organisational skills combined with an ability to manage and prioritise your own workload.

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 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:

Iain Service, Employer Engagement and Business Development Manager

Email: I.Service@leeds.ac.uk