Project Support Officer

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

Job summary

A leading UK university is looking for a proactive Project Support Officer to join its Strategic Projects Team. The role involves managing project administration and acting as the primary contact for project delivery. Candidates should have strong project administration experience and a keen attention to detail. The university embraces diversity and offers flexible working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative strategic projects that impact students and the community.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a project administrative function required.
• Passionate about providing high-quality project support.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and interdependencies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for the project.
• Manage the administration for one or more projects.
• Support planning, coordination, and delivery of projects.

Skills

Project administration

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and talented individual to join our Strategic Projects Team and help drive forward the strategic agenda of one of the UK's largest and most ambitious universities.

You will support the delivery of some of the unique, ambitious and transformative strategic projects within our institutional portfolio.

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience of working in a project administrative function, have a keen eye for detail and be passionate about providing high-quality project support.

Here at Manchester Metropolitan University, we are committed to developing an outstanding teaching and learning experience for our students, whilst also building a research-rich culture to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Key to delivering this agenda is our portfolio of strategic projects which will help transform the organisation and enhance our offer to students, staff and the wider community. These represent major strategic investments by the University aimed at generating a step-change; therefore, they are typically large scale and highly complex, involving multiple stakeholders and interdependencies across the institution.

We are seeking a Project Support Officer to join the team and play a key role in the delivery of our exciting portfolio of strategic projects. You will act as the first point of contact for your project, working closely with the Programme or Project Manager. You will manage the administration for one or more projects, and provide support for effective planning, co-ordination and delivery. You will also be a core part of the departments Portfolio Management Office and will work closely with our Head of Strategic Projects Portfolio and Delivery to develop it's service.

To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter, explaining how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description & Person Specification, via our application portal.

For informal enquires about the role contact Louise Jones, Head of Portfolio and Delivery at [e-mail]

Interviews are likely to take place Tuesday 3rd February.

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.