Job Description

We invite applications for the role of Project Officer within the Centre for AI Fundamentals, supporting a UKRI-funded Turing AI World-Leading Researcher Fellowship. The Centre focuses on foundational AI research and its interdisciplinary applications across academia and industry.


We're seeking a proactive and highly organised individual to lead on a range of administrative responsibilities, including managing communications and dissemination activities, coordinating meetings, and organising events and workshops. You will also liaise with internal and external partners and provide high-level executive support to the Centre Director. Flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach are essential. The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.


This role will be based within the Research Development and Innovation team in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The team consists of the Faculty's Business Engagement, Research Strategy, Research Impact, and Internationalisation functions.

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: Emma Davies (Research Development Manager)


Email: emma.davies-11@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.