bp-ICAM Project Support Officer

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bp-ICAM Project Support Officer, Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The bp International Centre for Advanced Materials (bp-ICAM) is a bp-sponsored leading research centre with 44 active research projects (as of March 2025) in:

1. Materials degradation and protection
2. Novel processes and corrosion pathways
3. Product development and optimisation

The fifteen-year $100m investment programme is structured as a "Hub and Spoke" model, with the "Hub" located within The University of Manchester. The "Spokes" include the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

bp-ICAM seeks a Project Support candidate to help build the internal community through events, online tools, and relationship management. The community includes PhD students, Post-Doctoral Researchers, Academics, and Support Staff from The University of Manchester, the Spoke Universities, and bp.

The role involves coordinating projects, demonstrating self-motivation, initiative, attention to detail, and effective communication skills. The candidate must manage a demanding workload and may occasionally work evenings for events.

Essential requirements include high IT literacy, proficiency with SharePoint, Microsoft Office, video conferencing tools, and preferably experience in event management.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing services including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We support flexible working and may consider hybrid arrangements.

Please note: We cannot respond to enquiries or accept CVs from recruitment agencies. Enquiries should be directed to emailprotected.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; candidates must demonstrate right to work in the UK.

Contact and Application Details:

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars and person specification criteria are available in the attached document.