Job Description

The Institute for Children's Futures (ICF) brings together communities of researchers, practitioners and policy makers. In doing so, it will establish a critical mass of research power to support evidence-based policy and practice and to identify trends and patterns which affect children's futures. More information about the ICF can be found on its website, Institute for Children's Futures | Manchester Metropolitan University



The Institute for Children's futures is currently recruiting a

Support Officer

role, offered on a full-time basis, initially for a fixed-term period of two years.

About the role

The Support Officer will be responsible for carrying out administration and coordination tasks for the ICF's two Co-Directors and, by extension, to the other members of the leadership team including the four Faculty Lead roles. The main purpose of this role is to provide diary coordination and PA support to the two Co-Directors, and to support the ICF's operational day-to-day administrative requirements such as servicing meetings, updating the ICF's social media and other communication channels, tracking and following-up on tasks assigned to the ICF's leadership team, and assisting ICF colleagues in the administration of reports, updates and records.

About you

We are seeking a diligent and committed individual who will thrive in a busy and fast-changing environment. The ICF is new and is rapidly growing, so the Support Officer role would be suited an individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and has a pragmatic and collaborative way of working, as the role will involve working closely with both academic and professional services colleagues to ensure that the ICF operates efficiently and effectively. Knowledge and experience of working in similar support roles within a university or a research-related environment would be considered beneficial for candidates applying for the role, in addition to experience of working directly and in detail with colleagues in senior leadership positions.

Further information and how to apply

Please apply via our recruitment system by submitting your CV along with an expression of interest to outline (1) how you meet the person specification, (2) why you wish to apply for the role, and (3) the contributions you would bring. Your expression of interest should not exceed two pages.



If you would like further information, or to arrange for an informal discussion about the role, please contact icf@mmu.ac.uk

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 27

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June

Interviews to be held on Thursday July 24

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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 local and international communities, particularly those from 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 attached for that vacancy.