Job Description

The Social Responsibility & Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (SR & EDIA) Team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Engagement Project Officer to coordinate and deliver high-quality outreach and engagement projects, contributing to the Engagement strand of our Social Responsibility strategy.


The Engagement Project Officer will play a key role in delivering an EPSRC-funded project supporting young people (aged 1418) into AI-related study and careers. This includes supporting the development of a hybrid online/in-person work experience offer with external partners, running on-campus events for local schools and colleges, and providing project management to ensure activities are delivered on schedule and within budget. You will work closely with the Engagement Manager, the Associate Dean for Engagement, and a range of internal and external stakeholders.


We are looking for someone with experience in delivering events for schools or public audiences, strong project management skills, and a demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.


While this role is for 6 months in the first instance, there is the potential for extension subject to further external funding.


Interviews will be held Friday 28th November.

Key responsibilities include:

Project management of an externally funded AI skills outreach programme and other engagement projects. Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including acting as the point of contact for partner organisations. Leading the planning, organisation, and coordination of project-related events for young people, including all logistics and supervision. Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on projects and activities.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are aware that there are a number of groups who are under-represented in our Professional Services, including disabled people and people from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from people in these communities. We also actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status. Appointment will be made on merit and equal opportunities data completed by applicants will not be accessible by the Recruiting Manager and panel.


Our University is positive about flexible working this role will be hybrid, with a minimum of two days a week on campus (based in the Nancy Rothwell Building).


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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

FSE Engagement Manager:

Emma Nichols

Email:

emma.nichols@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email:

People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004


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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.