Job Description

You will work with colleagues across the People & Organisational Development function delivering a high-quality, efficient and timely HR service across the University. You will work as part of a team providing first line HR policy advice for the full candidate and employment lifecycle. You will also assist the HR Business Partners and Employee Relations Team in providing an exemplar HR service to managers, which is fully cognisant of current and future business challenges and associated people requirements, proactively identifying opportunities where HR & OD can add value.
About you:

• Excellent communication, team-working and administrative skills.
• A good working knowledge of first line HR policy advice.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the confidence to develop the skills to work across a range of technology platforms.
• The ability to prioritise and organise your own busy workload, as well as a flexible approach to support the work of the HR Business Partners, Employee Relations Team and HR Systems team that play a crucial role in delivering the University's agenda.
• Excellent partnership working skills with the ability to build credible relationships with managers to bring about business improvements and work in a collaborative way.
• A proactive approach to developing administrative processes, engaging with our stakeholders and supporting projects related to service improvements.
• Ideal candidate will be motivated by learning and willing to develop their skills to support the team.

About the Department:
Helping our colleagues grasp their potential, realise their ambitions, and exceed expectations is what drives our Human Resources team. We work collaboratively to create the ideal environment for our colleagues to be exceptional and to deliver the sort of experience our students both deserve and expect. Working as the trusted voice of HR across the University, the team is encouraged to deliver innovative approaches with lasting impacts. We are passionate about creating a workplace where all can thrive, and where every single person can develop, grow and to be valued for their contribution.
If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you.
This is a full-time permanent contract 35 hours per week with a minimum of 3 days onsite.
To apply: Please attach your CV and covering letter to the online portal.
Interviews will be scheduled for Thursday 15th January 2026 and Wednesday 21st January 2026.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the for that vacancy.
This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
28,031 to 30,378. Grade 5.

Skills Required