Projects and Engagement Assistant

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a professional to oversee projects in the Biological Services Facility. This role involves supporting the transition to a new animal management system, facilitating effective communication with staff and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with ethical requirements. Candidates must demonstrate their right to work in the UK. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight and support for projects aligning with strategic goals.
• Support transition to new animal management system MCMS.
• Assist Training, Licensing, and 3Rs Manager with communications and events.

Job description

The Biological Services Facility is one of the largest single-site animal research facilities in the UK. It supports researchers across the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, including around 90 project license holders and 600 personal licensees.

This role will provide day-to-day oversight and support to projects which align with the BSF’s strategic goals. Many day-to-day functions in the BSF are managed by a bespoke animal management system. This system also plays a key role in maintaining compliance. Initially, this role will provide day-to-day oversight and support of the transition to MCMS, a new animal management system.

This role will also provide support to the Training, Licensing and 3Rs Manager, particularly around communications and events. Clear and engaging communication, both internally with BSF staff and users and externally with the public and key stakeholders, plays a crucial role in the BSF’s strategic plan and this role will support the Executive Leadership Team in facilitating a high-quality communication strategy. The communication channels utilised include the BSF SharePoint pages, monthly newsletter, regular training and educational sessions (both in-person and online) and other content such as posters and infographics. As a whole, these communications ensure that animal welfare, implementation of the 3Rs and compliance with ethical and legal requirements remain foremost in everyone’s minds and assists with the efficient running of the unit.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Joanna Stanley

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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.