R&I Projects Team Administrator

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Christmas closure

Purple Place discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an experienced administrator within the Research & Innovation Projects Team to support the development and implementation of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health research strategy. You will work closely with academic colleagues to provide professional services and coordinate projects and events.

This role offers visibility across the Faculty, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities to participate in flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Job description

Overall Purpose

The Faculty and University of Manchester regard the development and implementation of an effective research strategy for Biology, Medicine and Health as central and crucial to its continuing success. This post is held within the Research & Innovation Projects Team. The team provides a professional service to support the development and implementation of the Faculty’s research and innovation strategy. It works closely with the academic community to deliver this strategy.

About the Team

The Research & Innovation Projects Team supports the Faculty by:

• Coordinating FBMH internationalisation teaching and research partnerships and collaboration opportunities
• Running the Faculty Fellowship Academy, helping researchers gain externally-funded fellowships, from doctoral studies to senior levels
• Working closely alongside the Faculty Research Support Services team, which provides operational support for administrative and financial aspects of research grant management.
• Supporting the formation and ongoing management of research networks by coordinating meetings, workshops and large events that help collaborations grow and prosper. This is in addition to the planning, coordination and management of projects and initiatives
• Providing strategic and administrative support to the Vice Dean for Research and Innovation, Head of Research and Business Engagement and the Research Development and Innovation Manager

Our benefits include:

(Grades 1-5)

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Annette Barber

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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