Sarah House

Profile

I started my career at the University of Leeds in January 2024 where I was part of the Student Education Service training academy.

After completing my training and induction at the academy, I was deployed on a placement in the Faculty of Medicine and Health – School of Healthcare, where I supported with exams and assessments.

Following this placement, I then gained a role as a School Operations Officer in the School of Sociology and Social Policy – Faculty of Social Sciences. 

See below for my current roles and responsibilities in this role:

 – Assistant to the School Operations Manager

- Oversee processes and HR paperwork for setting up/paying casual workers/companies/external examiners and reviewers via HR and Payroll

- Oversee and process setting up TA contracts/payments and maintain accurate data

- Log staff absence on HR SAP system

- Set up/facilitate and assist with minutes at School meetings

- Support with the coordination of building repairs and maintenance of School Office space and liaise with Estates and external contractors

- Book/set up school rooms for meetings, arrange hospitality and catering orders where needed

- Health and safety – Fire Warden/First Aider, also being part of the School Health and Safety Committee. Assist with H&S inspections/audits

- Manage the PG space/facilities on level 9

- Advise staff on fieldwork risk/travel risk of assessments

- Provide cover for school’s SIPR’s (purchasing/invoices) and Science Warehouse (stationary) orders