Research Support Officer

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Support Officer to enhance its research support services. This entry-level position involves collaboration with various teams to improve research outcomes and attract funding. The role offers a market-leading pension and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Market-leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over the Christmas period

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality research support service to academic and research community.
• Support research activity and maximize research income.

Job description

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Overall Purpose of the Job

To work as part of the Research Services team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering to deliver a high-quality research support service to the academic and research community.

You will work closely with Research Services and other professional services colleagues across the University to support research activity, maximize the University’s ability to attract researchers and research income, undertake high-quality research, and exploit research outcomes.

What Can You Expect In Return

The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at major retailers

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.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Frank McGrory

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

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Technical support:

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This vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document containing the person specification criteria.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Higher Education