Job reference: PSX-028350
Salary: £27,644 to £30,805 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Professional Services
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Projects Team
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 22/05/2025
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: Directorate of Estates and Facilities

Job Description

Background

The University of Manchester is a world-leading institution, known for its excellence in education, research, and innovation. Our Estates & Facilities Projects Group is responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of campus infrastructure and buildings. With a portfolio of over 300 live projects varying in complexity and value the Projects Group plays a critical role in ensuring our world-class facilities support the University’s vision.

Overall purpose of the role

With a primary responsibility to the Estates & Facilities Projects Group the post holder will provide essential support in managing project documentation, finance and administration. This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of estates and construction projects by maintaining accurate records, financial tracking, and compliance with University policies.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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 note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Anne Shahzada

Email: anne.shahzada@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.


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