Project Coordinator

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage government-funded programmes. The successful candidate will ensure projects are on track, liaise with stakeholders, and provide regular reports. This role offers an opportunity to develop project management skills within a supportive team focused on business engagement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring programmes

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience complying with complex funding guidelines.
• Ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project, financial and compliance activity.
• Organise meetings and events, manage reporting requirements.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

The Centre for Enterprise (CfE) was set up in 2002 to provide regionally based and externally focused academic leadership and knowledge exchange in entrepreneurship and innovation. The team works collaboratively across the university with academic departments, research centres and professional services functions (particularly Research and Innovation, Careers and Employability Services, and Marketing). The Centre transforms academic research into practical solutions to empower North West micro, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to develop, innovate and grow. To date, the CfE has collaborated with over 2,500 businesses and delivered over £45million worth of programmes. The CfE team brings academic and professional services colleagues together to build the capacity and capability of small business across the Greater Manchester region and beyond. As such, it is a critical element in the University's role as an anchor institution within the regional and National economy. The CfE team is a friendly, dynamic team that is mutually supportive and full of people who truly believe in the social and economic value of small business, and has turned this into a number of award winning projects and programmes.

About the role:

The role will sit within Professional Services in the Centre for Enterprise, under the Business Engagement and Partnerships Directorate which sets the institutional priorities for Business Engagement and Partnerships activity.

The Centre for Enterprise is looking for a Project Coordinator to coordinate project, financial and compliance activity for some of their government funded programmes, such as the two new Cheshire West and Chester Council innovation projects. The postholder will ensure the project is on track, organise project activity, manage reporting requirements and liaise with the funder and external stakeholders. We will also be looking for someone with excellent organisation skills, who can organise meetings and events, as appropriate and build strong relationships with stakeholders. This role will be perfect for someone who is looking to develop and build on their project management skills.

About the candidate:

We are looking for someone who has experience of:

• working to and complying with complex funding guidelines, including experience of providing regular reports, both verbal and written to funders and stakeholders
• working with a range of stakeholders and partners, keeping them up to date with activities, outcomes and risks
• advising professional services and academic colleagues on regulations and financial matters relating to projects
• managing a varied and demanding workload, including planning effectively, prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
• working independently and as part of a team.

This role is fixed term until 31st March 2026

To apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal.

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 local and international communities, particularly those from 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.