School Operations & Events Coordinator

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all depts.

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a proactive School Operations Assistant to support the SEED School and broader operations team. You will help deliver essential administrative services, coordinate events, bookings, and maintain records to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will work with a friendly, collaborative team, meet tight deadlines, and provide excellent service to staff, students and visitors while respecting university processes and policies.

Qualifications

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with administrative processes and following instructions.
• Experience working in a team and supporting colleagues.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Good organisational skills and prioritising multiple demands.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations activity across the School as directed by the line manager.
• Provide professional and timely customer service for students, staff and enquirers.
• Deliver operations tasks on time and to deadlines.
• Process routine school operational activity and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Assist with School/Department events, arrange venues, AV equipment, travel and catering; act as operations contact.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Administrative processes

Teamwork

Independent working

Organisation

Job description

The University of Manchester is seeking a proactive School Operations Assistant to support the SEED School and broader operations team. You will help deliver essential administrative services, coordinate events, bookings, and maintain records to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will work with a friendly, collaborative team, meet tight deadlines, and provide excellent service to staff, students and visitors while respecting university processes and policies.