Job Description

Overall, purpose of the job:

The primary aim of this role is to provide efficient and effective administrative support to Technology Platform staff and other associated staff and to foster and maintain good relations with internal and external stakeholders

Key objectives will include:

Implement operational targets set by the Head of Technical Operations, and the Technology Platform Management. Support and liaise with Technology Platform managers and academic leads regarding the operational running of Facilities. Work with Management teams and Research Development Manager (RDM) for Technology Platforms to organise meetings, including Research Technology Development Group (RTDG), Technology Platform Thematic Groups, facility specific workshops and training events Oversee and assist in development and maintenance of operational databases and preparation of progress/final reports.

What will you 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 opportunity 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 are unfortunately 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: Matt Hughes


Email: matthew.hughes-3@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.