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This position will contribute to the implementation of the University’s business engagement and knowledge exchange strategy and supporting objectives. The role holder will be based within Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange (BEKE), part of the Directorate of Research and Business Engagement. They will work with colleagues to provide operational and administrative support for consultancy projects and administrative support for SME Partnerships activities and initiatives.

The postholder will coordinate the efficient and accurate set up, financial monitoring, and reporting of consultancy projects, which will involve working across multiple levels within the University (finance, contracts, research services) as well as closely with academics across all three faculties, and external organisations and businesses. They will also provide support for coordination and organisation of SME Partnership activities, initiatives, and events.

This role would be ideal for someone with exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail and will provide the ideal environment to apply those attributes to the success of this team. You would ideally bring excellent customer service, and initiative to ensure project setups and events and activities run smoothly. You will need to be flexible and have experience using and managing IT systems (CRM, project management database, Dynamics360).

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: Nic Gowland

Email: nic.gowland@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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.