Job reference: SAE-028527
Salary: £37,174 to £45,413 per annum dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: FSE Teaching, Learning & Student Experience
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 15/05/2025
Contract Duration: 13 months
School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Science and Engineering

Job Description

The SEERIH Specialist Business Officer will be an adaptable and self-motivated individual who will lead the efficient and effective business management of the Hub, including the development, delivery and implementation of procedures relating to supporting the business effectiveness of: SEERIH national campaigns, regional programmes of Continuing Professional Development for teachers and innovation/research projects.

The post will include building relationships and influencing and liaising with internal and external stakeholders across the STEM education sector and within the University. They will contribute to engaging and creative marketing and communications strategies and supporting their implementation to realise the growth and impact of the campaigns and projects delivered across Greater Manchester and beyond. As Specialist Business Officer, you will lead the team to gather, interpret and analyse data to evaluate and inform future direction of the campaigns and projects.

The role will include line management of the SEERIH administrative team, consisting of an Administration Assistant (internship) and a Programme Administrator.

The individual will capitalise on established values, vision and strategy and existing national reputation of SEERIH.

About SEERIH

Established within the Faculty of Science & Engineering in 2014, SEERIH is a nationally recognised centre focused enhancing the quality of science and engineering education. SEERIH’s work (www.fascinate.manchester.ac.uk) champions innovative curriculum development and related research in the area of primary and secondary school science, technology and engineering. By establishing partnerships with teachers and school clusters, the Hub’s work focuses on enlivening the opportunities for teachers' continuous professional development (CPD) and stimulating a positive culture-shift in attitudes and practice.

Since 2016 SEERIH has designed and grown two campaigns, Great Science Share for Schools and Engineering Educates, which are underpinned by the research and curriculum development it has established. Growth of these campaigns has been rapid and requires additional support to maximise the reach and impact for young people across the UK.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Grace Marson

Email: grace.marson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 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.


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