Project Support Officer

The Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a proactive Project Support Officer to join the Reward and Pensions Team for a 12‑month fixed-term period. You will work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate activities, manage documentation and support a range of strategic projects.

We value strong communication and stakeholder engagement and offer flexible working, including hybrid schedules. Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and project management principles is advantageous for success

Qualifications

• Experience of project support or similar administrative work.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• Understanding of project management principles would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide project coordination and administrative support across a range of projects.
• Help keep activities on track and ensure colleagues and stakeholders remain informed and engaged.
• Support the Project Manager and team in delivery of strategic, people-focused initiatives.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

PM principles

Organisational skills

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and organised individual to join the Reward and Pensions Team to support the delivery of strategic, people-focused projects that help shape our reward, benefits and pensions offering.

About The Team

At Manchester Metropolitan University, people are at the heart of everything we do. The Reward and Pensions Team plays a vital role in ensuring our reward, benefits and pension provision support the attraction, retention and wellbeing of our employees.

The team also leads projects to review and enhance our reward and benefits offer. Working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, we help ensure the reward and benefits package remains accessible, competitive and meaningful for our diverse community of employees.

About You

We are seeking a Project Support Officer to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will provide project coordination and administrative support across a range of projects. You'll help keep activities on track and ensure colleagues and stakeholders remain informed and engaged.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• experience of project support or similar administrative work,
• strong communication and stakeholder management skills,
• confidence using Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel and SharePoint,
• and an understanding of project management principles would be beneficial.

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, including 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.

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.

Documents

• Project Support Officer - Job Description July 2026.pdf (275.78 KB)