Head of Community Engagement
Quick answer
Leeds University Union is hiring a full-time, permanent Head of Community Engagement (Leeds, UK) paying £47,258 per year to lead a new department and unite student groups, community events, and programmes.
- Role
- Head of Community Engagement
- Organization
- Leeds University Union
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire (On-site)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £47,258 per year
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Leeds University Union is seeking a Head of Community Engagement to lead a new department and unite student groups, community events, and programmes under a clear vision.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership across student groups, community events, and programmes
- Build influential partnerships across the University of Leeds, accommodation providers, city partners, sector bodies, and the wider community
- Ensure activity is inclusive, affordable, safe, and evidence-led
- Provide confident oversight of budgets, safeguarding, health and safety, freedom of expression, and a varied risk portfolio
What it takes
- Inclusive and transformational leader
- Experience of leading teams and change
- Developing strategic partnerships and delivering through others
- Understanding of how to support volunteers or member-led communities
- Use of insight to improve services and manage significant budgets and resources
- Collaborative, calm under pressure, unafraid to innovate, and able to build relationships with students, elected leaders, colleagues, and senior partners
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous holiday and Union closed days, learning and development, holiday buy-back, NUS TOTUM card, venue discounts, and discounted travel and gym membership
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, and requires on-site work.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £47,258 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include strategic leadership, building partnerships, inclusive and evidence-led practices, budget management, safeguarding and risk management, and collaboration and relationship building.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 09:00 on 09 November 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is not remote and requires on-site work for a minimum of three days each week.
How to apply
Apply directly on Leeds University Union's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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