Project Coordinator

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is looking for two Project Coordinators to manage grant funding programmes. Candidates should demonstrate a meticulous and proactive approach with strong self-motivational skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organization committed to advanced materials research and innovation, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over the Christmas period

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing funding programmes or grant making activities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a portfolio of grant funding programmes
• Work closely with project managers, operations, academics and technical staff
• Engage with external stakeholders including universities and industry

Skills

Meticulous approach

Proactive attitude

High self-motivation

Job description

The Henry Royce Institute (Royce) is seeking 2 Project Coordinators to support the management of a portfolio of grant funding programmes and projects supporting Royce national activities. Based within our Projects Team, the postholders will work closely with project managers, operations, academics and technical staff across the Royce Institute, as well as with external stakeholders including universities, research and technology organisations (RTOs) and industry. The ideal candidates will have a meticulous, proactive approach and high levels of self-motivation. Experience of managing funding programmes or grant making activities would be an advantage.

Royce is the UK’s national institute supporting advanced materials research and innovation. It was established to ensure the UK can exploit its world-leading expertise in advanced materials and accelerate innovation from discovery to application. With over £200million of facilities in dedicated state-of-the art laboratories Royce is ensuring that academics and industry in the UK’s materials community have access to world-class research capabilities, infrastructure, expertise, and skills development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an evolving, dynamic organisation!

In your application, please use the Supporting Information to demonstrate how you meet the essential/desirable criteria for this role which is found within the Further Particulars below.

Please note there are two positions available:

• 1 x fixed term for 12 months
• 1 x fixed term for 18 months
  
  
  

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 welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, 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 recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail].

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Helen Allwood

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

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

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