The bp International Centre for Advanced Materials (bp-ICAM) is a bp sponsored leading research centre with 44 active research projects (at March 2025) in i) materials degradation and protection ii) novel processes and corrosion pathways and iii) product development and optimisation. The fifteen- year $100m investment programme is modelled on a "Hub and Spoke" structure, with the "Hub" located within The University of Manchester. The "Spokes" and other founder members are the University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign.
bp-ICAM is looking for a candidate to provide Project Support. The post holder will be responsible for continuing to build the internal bp-ICAM community, through a variety of methods (events, online collaboration tools, relationship management). The bp-ICAM community consists of a range of stakeholders, including PhD students, Post-Doctoral Researchers, Academics and Support Staff from The University of Manchester, the Spoke Universities, and bp.
The role is varied, and the successful candidate will be familiar with co-ordinating projects, have a high degree of self-motivation, be able to use initiative, have good attention to detail, be an effective communicator (both orally and in writing), and be able to manage a demanding workload. On occasion, this role may involve some evening work for events.
The successful candidate must also have a high level of IT literacy, and possess a good working knowledge of various software packages, such SharePoint, Microsoft Office, various video conferencing packages. Experience of event management would be an advantage.
What you will get in return:
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 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.
Please note 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: Tracy Amass
Email: Tracy.amass@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.
