About the role
The newly established Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space (LCHS) at the University of Leicester is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Centre Manager. The successful candidate will support the Centre Director, manage, motivate and evolve the research team, coordinate administrative and budgetary functions; meet the needs of LCHS staff and partner institutions and liaise with the Leverhulme Trust as the primary stakeholder. The LCHS officially launched in February 2025 and will conduct research across all aspects of Space in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences." The Centre has been generously funded by the Leverhulme Trust with an award of £10m over 10 years to transform the way Space is thought about in AHSS.
About you
You will be have a relevant degree/or significant relevant experience. In addition, you will have experience of project management and supervision of staff as well as experience of organising events. You will also have knowledge of relevant IT software.
You will be fluent in English, sufficient to undertake research and administrative activities utilising English Language materials and to communicate effectively. Also, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills including good IT competency. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team and be able to plan, organise, implement and deliver programmes of work.
Additional information
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Andrew Futter at
As part of the University's ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here -
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people's lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you'll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy terms
Full time or job share, fixed term contract from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031