Project and Planning Manager

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK seeks a Project and Planning Manager to support projects within Student Services. The role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating external accreditation, and delivering communications for new initiatives. Ideal candidates will have strong planning and communication skills and a proven track record of stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture and diversity initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working on projects with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven planning and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within Student Services ensuring objectives are met.
• Support improvement projects and new initiatives.
• Coordinate external accreditation application process.
• Deliver communications and events for new initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Planning skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Job description

The Student Services Directorate delivers high-quality, student-focused support that enables our students to achieve their full potential. We place students at the heart of what we do, support their wellbeing, and ensure they have timely access to a range of professional services.

Student Services provides support to students via the following services:

• Chaplaincy
• Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Inclusion and Disability
• Peer-to-Peer support
• Learner Development/Study Skills
• Sport
• Student Engagement
• Student Welfare and pastoral support

We are recruiting for a Project and Planning Manager to take responsibility for managing projects across Student Services.

There are two one-year fixed term posts available.

About the role

The Project and Planning Manager will provide project management support to the Student Services Leadership team, which will include:

• managing projects within Student Services, ensuring timescales are adhered to, project objectives are met, and stakeholders are kept informed of progress.
• project support for improvement projects, working groups and new initiatives across Student Services.
• co-ordination of the application process for external accreditation e.g. the University Mental Health Charter Award.
• delivering communications and events to support new initiatives.

Ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who has experience of working successfully on projects involving a wide range of stakeholders, and who can develop effective relationships and networks with colleagues at all levels. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent planning and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

How to apply

Please ensure that you include a CV and detailed covering letter with your application.

Shortlisting is carried out based on your covering letter and you should be clear about how you meet each of the Person Specification criteria and give evidence of your experience.

Please number your points in line with the corresponding Person Specification requirement.

For an informal discussion about the role

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Caroline Colfer - Head of Operations and Evaluation [e-mail]

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.