Job Description

The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is the focal point for enterprise and entrepreneurship programmes for students, recent graduates and researchers delivered across the University through on-curricular teaching and co-curricular activities. The core mission of MEC is to deliver "Entrepreneurship for All" to make entrepreneurship education accessible to all, across all subjects and at all levels, to develop entrepreneurial capacities and mind-sets in our students, researchers and recent graduates. Established in 2000, the Centre is one of the UK's leaders in the area of practitioner-based, applied enterprise education. Building upon our sustained track-record of growth and innovation, we have ambitious plans and aspirations for the future to make entrepreneurship work for every student regardless of discipline, profession or career trajectory.


The Marketing & Events Manager will lead the planning and management of MEC's flagship competitions and events and deliver high-profile campaigns, communications, and marketing activities. The role is central to delivering the MEC mission to embed a culture of enterprise and entrepreneurship throughout The University of Manchester and encourage the development of start-up businesses amongst students, graduates and staff. Flagship competitions and events include the annual Venture Further Awards, Venture Builder Demo Day, Startup Weekend and Global Entrepreneurship Week. This is a challenging role requiring an energetic and self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude to make a strong contribution to MEC's mission.


It is a new and exciting role joining a team implementing new technologies and strategies for targeted student enterprise and entrepreneurship activity, delivering the mission of entrepreneurship for all. Reporting to the Deputy Director, it offers a creative and supportive environment to shape the Centre's future and, more broadly, increase the visibility of entrepreneurship at The University of Manchester. Key responsibilities reflect a blend of project management, marketing expertise, event management and stakeholder engagement, with a specific focus on entrepreneurship-related activities.


Colleagues will be expected to work flexibly across the University and to take on assignments and roles as required across the organisation, using key principles of business partnering and collaborative working to ensure delivery

First stage interviews will take place on the 24th and 25th of September.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic 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 a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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 CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Lee Pugalis


Email: lee.pugalis@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.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.