Alex Holland

Alex Holland is a Funding Support Coordinator at Leeds Beckett University, providing structured and reliable support to the planning, delivery, and monitoring of projects within a higher education environment. Alex plays a key role in ensuring projects operate smoothly by coordinating activities, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting effective communication across project teams.

Alex has experience working across multiple West Yorkshire universities, supporting a range of higher‑education internship projects and funding‑related initiatives. This cross‑institutional experience has given Alex a strong understanding of differing governance structures, delivery models, and collaborative ways of working within the sector.

As part of their role, Alex supports initiatives linked to business growth and innovation, including engagement with the Help to Grow programme, helping to connect external partners and businesses with university expertise and funded support opportunities.

Alex is experienced in supporting multiple workstreams simultaneously, assisting with project scheduling, tracking progress against milestones, and contributing to reporting and governance processes. They work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with institutional priorities.

Highly organised and detail‑focused, Alex is known for a proactive approach to problem‑solving and an ability to manage competing deadlines. They support project leads by arranging meetings, preparing papers and updates, and ensuring actions and decisions are clearly recorded and followed through.

With a strong understanding of collaborative working across the higher education sector, Alex contributes positively to team dynamics and supports continuous improvement in project processes. Their approach is professional, dependable, and focused on delivering positive outcomes for universities, partners, and the businesses they support.