Employment at LUU
Leeds University Union is proud to be an investors in people
About Leeds University Union
A students' union exists to represent students to the University, the media and other outside organisations and to provide key services. Democracy is at the heart of what we do.
Six full-time Student Executive Officers are elected annually as trustees of the Union and they determine the overall policies and make decisions about major issues facing the Union. Alongside the Executive Officers there are also four Student Trustees and four Co-opted Trustees, the latter being people external to the Union. This group of people have ultimate responsibility for the Union and its activities.
The Board of Trustees are supported by a team of professional managers, who implement LUU's policies, undertake the on-going, day-to-day management of LUU and manage our staff.
We have a core staff group of around 180 people, but at any one time we can have up to 400 part-time staff members (mostly students) who work in our shops, bars and other functions.
Not For Profit and Our Services
Leeds University Union is a 'Not For Profit' organisation. This means that any profit made from our commercial operations goes towards providing services for our student members. Our members have fantastic opportunities to get involved in the Union, with over 260 sports clubs and recreational societie to choose from.
In recent years we have made substantial investments in the fabric of the building, and further improvements are being made as part of our three year plan. Services include a supermarket; an off-licence; a bookshop; a juice bar; five other bars and two nightclubs; a student employment service; an advice centre; an award-winning newspaper and radio station; and many others!
Our Achievements
Leeds University Union is proud to hold a number of accreditations and awards for its services which include the Investors in People Award.
The Investors In People award means that Leeds University Union is an organisation that trains, develops, rewards and involves its staff to ensure that they have the right knowledge and skills to do the best at their job and to offer the best level of service to our members.
Other awards for Leeds University Union include the 'Best Bar None' Award for three of the bars, including recent Regional Awards for Terrace and Stylus.
Our cleaning department is an assessment centre for the British Institute of Cleaning Science, and we are proud to have the Community Service Legal Mark for our Student Advice Centre.
Mine won the BEDA Award for best Students' Union Venue in the country, and our nursery recently achieved Level 2 of the National Day Nursery Association Quality Counts kitemark award.
These high standards mean that not only are we a benchmark for other Student Unions, but also for any other employer.
The University of Leeds
One of the largest Universities in the UK, Leeds is also the most popular among students applying for undergraduate courses. Leeds is among the top ten universities for research in the UK and is internationally acknowledged as a centre of excellence in a wide range of academic and professional disciplines. Its broad research and skills base and superb facilities attract interest from major multinationals and small local businesses alike.
By 2015, the University of Leeds aims to be in the top 50 universities in the world. Leeds University Union will play a key role in the University achieving this vision.
Current Vacancies
Marketing Manager
Ref: 31/08
Salary: Up to £35K
Closing date: 12 noon, 24th November 2008
Contact Us
If you are interested in applying for a job at Leeds University Union, Application Forms, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and Further Information can be downloaded from each of the individual vacancy pages. Alternatively, contact us on tel: 0113 3801 207 (24 hours).
CVs will not be accepted.
Completed applications forms can be returned via email to recruitment@luu.leeds.ac.uk or by post to:
HR and Admin Department
Leeds University Union
PO Box 157
Leeds
LS1 1UH
