The Manchester Metropolitan University
Project Manager
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About The Team Or Project
The Centre for Enterprise (CfE) was set up in 2002 to provide regionally based and externally focused academic leadership and knowledge exchange in entrepreneurship and innovation. The team works collaboratively across the university with academic departments, research centres and professional services functions (particularly Research and Innovation, Careers and Employability Services, and B2B Marketing). The Centre transforms academic research into practical solutions to empower North West micro, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to develop, innovate and grow. To date, the CfE has collaborated with over 3000 businesses and delivered over £50 million worth of programmes. The CfE team brings academic and professional services colleagues together to build the capacity and capability of small business across the Greater Manchester region and beyond. As such, it is a critical element in the University's role as an anchor institution within the regional and National economy. The CfE team is a friendly, dynamic team that is mutually supportive and full of people who truly believe in the social and economic value of small business and have turned this into a number of award-winning projects and programmes.
About The Role
The role will sit within Professional Services in the Centre for Enterprise, under the Business Engagement and Partnerships Directorate which sets the institutional priorities for Business Engagement and Partnerships activity.
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The team are looking for a skilled and agile Project Manager to coordinate project, financial and compliance management for some of their government funded programmes. This will include project management, managing partners and stakeholders, managing reporting, and the design and implementation of procedures and processes for monitoring. We will also be looking for someone with excellent organisation skills, who can organise meetings and events, as appropriate and build strong relationships with the Centre's stakeholders – both funders and small business owners and managers. This role will be perfect for someone who is looking to develop and build on their project management skills.
About The Candidate
We are looking for someone who has extensive experience of:
- working to and complying with complex funding guidelines, including experience of providing regular reports, both verbal and written to funders and stakeholders
- managing a range of stakeholders and partners, keeping them up to date with activities, outcomes and risks
- advising professional services and academic colleagues on regulations and financial matters relating to projects
- managing a varied and demanding workload, including planning effectively, prioritising work and meeting deadlines
- working independently and as part of a team
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To apply
Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal.
This is a permanent role.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.
Documents
- G8 CfE Project Manager.pdf (127.39 KB)
- Candidate Pack.pdf (9.15 MB)
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