HR Business Support Co-ordinator

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an HR Business Support Co-ordinator to provide administrative support to the Deputy Chief People Officer and senior colleagues, manage diaries, meetings and documentation, and help coordinate onboarding across a busy People & Organisational Development team.

You will work across a broad range of business support, operational and project activities, liaising with stakeholders, producing clear meeting notes and actions, and supporting policy

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support in a busy office, operational or HR environment.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written communication skills, including producing clear and accurate meeting notes and actions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and building effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, customer service and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Deputy Chief People Officer and senior colleagues.
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and preparing documentation.
• Supporting confidential meetings, including partnership work with Trade Union representatives and minute taking.
• Coordinating onboarding activities for new colleagues, including workspace, IT equipment, access and induction arrangements.
• Maintaining Business Support intranet pages and ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Supporting strategic projects, policy development activities and departmental events.
• Acting as Department Safety Co-ordinator, helping to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Processing requisitions and purchase orders through the University's procurement systems.
• Helping to deliver an excellent workplace experience across the department.

Skills

Administrative support

Discretion with confidential info

Organisational skills

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

N/A

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Build your career supporting people who transform lives

Why join us?

Become part of our collaborative culture, diverse teams and well-connected community. We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contributions. As our HR Business Support Co-ordinator, you'll play a vital role at the heart of People & Organisational Development, supporting senior leaders, colleagues and key stakeholders across the University. You'll join a supportive network where your contribution matters and where you'll help shape an outstanding colleague experience.

What you will do

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of business support, operational and project activities within our People & Organisational Development team.

You will be the central point of coordination for a variety of departmental activities, ensuring colleagues, visitors and stakeholders receive an excellent service while helping the team operate efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Deputy Chief People Officer and senior colleagues.
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and preparing documentation.
• Supporting confidential meetings, including partnership work with Trade Union representatives and minute taking.
• Coordinating onboarding activities for new colleagues, including workspace, IT equipment, access and induction arrangements.
• Maintaining Business Support intranet pages and ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Supporting strategic projects, policy development activities and departmental events.
• Acting as Department Safety Co-ordinator, helping to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Processing requisitions and purchase orders through the University's procurement systems.
• Helping to deliver an excellent workplace experience across the department.

Who we are looking for

You will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support in a busy office, operational or HR environment.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written communication skills, including producing clear and accurate meeting notes and actions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and building effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, customer service and professional development.

What you will receive

At Manchester Met, you will find more than a job. You will become part of a people-led, inclusive community that supports you to thrive.

In return, you will benefit from:

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• A range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Access to staff networks, communities and University facilities.
• A welcoming culture where every voice is valued and respected.

Choose an impactful role where your work matters

Play a vital role in one of the UK's largest universities and help create an exceptional experience for colleagues across People & Organisational Development. Join a university that is committed to developing its people, encouraging collaboration and transforming lives together.

Further information:

Closing Date: 25th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 2nd November

Candidates are encouraged to make a note of these dates and have availability to attend interviews should you be successful during this period.

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.

This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.