Support Officer - (8894)

It is a fantastic time to join the Business Engagement and Partnerships Directorate at Manchester Met. As a collaborative and evolving team, we lead on the development of a dynamic engagement and partnerships culture across our institution, helping colleagues to identify, build and sustain partnerships with external organisations in a proactive, coordinated, and strategic way – to make real impact. 

This ensures our university can fully leverage our strengths and assets, working with our partners, to deliver our core education and research goals as set out in the University Road to 2030 strategy. 

About the role.

The successful applicant will provide support to the Business Engagement & Partnerships senior leadership team through a range of activities including, but not limited to, partnership events coordination, diary management, desktop research, drafting communications, preparing documents and managing procurement and supply processes.

You will liaise with current and potential external partners at all levels of seniority (up to and including Chief Executive/Board Director level or equivalent) and their offices, to coordinate effective collaboration between the University and its network of stakeholders, including Industry Advisory Boards and similar groups.

About you

We are seeking an organised and committed individual who will thrive in a busy role, working across multiple teams. The successful candidate will be a team-player and a self-starter with initiative, drive and confidence to proactively contribute ideas and seek out the most efficient and innovative ways to use our resources, to reach the best outcomes.

This is a new role and will involve working closely with both academic and professional services colleagues both within the Directorate and across the University. The role would be suited an individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment who is able to bring a pragmatic and collaborative approach to work.  

Knowledge and experience of working in similar support or administrative roles 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.

Experience of personally managing and coordinating events, including all related communications and procurement activity is essential for this role.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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 to this new role and the Business Engagement & Partnerships Directorate.

• Your expression of interest should not exceed two A4 pages.
• The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 22 February, 11:59pm.
• Interviews are likely to be held on Monday 9 March on the university campus.
• Successful applicants will be asked to prepare a short presentation.

If you would like further information, or to arrange for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah McGuire, Senior Business Engagement & Partnerships Manager at s.mcguire@mmu.ac.uk 

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 do let us know so we can provide you with the 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 who best meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.