Document Control & Finance Administrator

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester seeks a candidate to support the Estates & Facilities Projects Group. The role involves managing project documentation, finance, and administration to ensure smooth operations of construction projects. The position offers a competitive pension scheme, health services, and generous leave entitlements. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Benefits

Fantastic market-leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts

Job description

Background

The University of Manchester is a world-leading institution, known for its excellence in education, research, and innovation. Our Estates & Facilities Projects Group is responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of campus infrastructure and buildings. With a portfolio of over 300 live projects varying in complexity and value, the Projects Group plays a critical role in ensuring our world-class facilities support the University’s vision.

Overall purpose of the role

Reporting primarily to the Estates & Facilities Projects Group, the post holder will provide essential support in managing project documentation, finance, and administration. This role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of estates and construction projects by maintaining accurate records, financial tracking, and compliance with University policies.

What you will get in return

• Fantastic market-leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Under the new immigration rules, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK to be eligible for the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews

Name: Anne Shahzada

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General enquiries

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Technical support

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Application deadline

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Additional information

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document, which contains the person specification criteria.