The Manchester Metropolitan University
Project Support Officer
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Job Opportunity at Manchester Metropolitan University
We're looking for a proactive and talented individual to join our Strategic Projects Team and help drive forward the strategic agenda of one of the UK's largest and most ambitious universities.
About the Role
You will support the delivery of some of the unique, ambitious, and transformative strategic projects within our institutional portfolio.
Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in a project administrative function, have a keen eye for detail, and be passionate about providing high-quality project support.
About Manchester Metropolitan University
Here at Manchester Metropolitan University, we are committed to developing an outstanding teaching and learning experience for our students, whilst also building a research-rich culture to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Key to delivering this agenda is our portfolio of strategic projects, which will help transform the organization and enhance our offer to students, staff, and the wider community. These represent major strategic investments by the University aimed at generating a step-change; therefore, they are typically large scale and highly complex, involving multiple stakeholders and interdependencies across the institution.
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Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for your project.
- Work closely with the Programme or Project Manager.
- Manage the administration for one or more projects.
- Provide support for effective planning, coordination, and delivery.
- Be a core part of the department's Portfolio Management Office.
- Work closely with our Head of Strategic Projects Portfolio and Delivery to develop its service.
Requirements
To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter, explaining how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description & Person Specification, via our application portal.
For informal enquiries about the role, contact Louise Jones, Head of Portfolio and Delivery at ljones@mmu.ac.uk.
Commitment to Inclusivity
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.
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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.
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