Job Description

Due to a colleague taking a secondment opportunity, we are recruiting an individual to join our Assessment and Progression team in the School of Natural Sciences. If you are keen to enhance the student experience and ensure excellence in teaching and learning administration then we welcome your application. Join our dynamic team where you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and student administration activities across the School.


The School delivers teaching and research activities across our core subjects, advancing the boundaries of science for the wider benefit of society and inspiring staff and students to promote positive change.


Be part of a forward-thinking institution that values innovation, collaboration, and the student experience. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive and inclusive environment.

The post-holder will:

work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues ensuring seamless operations and a student-centered approach. provide day-to-day line management and motivation for teams support senior colleagues in delivering strategic and operational priorities, promoting continuous improvement and collaboration. act as a key point of contact for the provision of information, advice, and guidance on teaching and learning policies and practices. work flexibly across the wider team, contributing to cross-departmental initiatives. promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the role. develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. represent the team on committees and working groups, actively contributing to communities of practice and implementing best practices.

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 welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, 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 be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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


Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.


Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Emily Burns


Email: emily.burns-2@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

0161 850 2004 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.