Job reference: BMH-031012
Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Manchester University Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection, and Respiratory Medicine
Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 04/05/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 18 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

Job Description


We are pleased to invite applications for a Centre Officer to support the Manchester Lung Centre on an 18‑month fixed‑term contract, funded by the North West Lung Centre Charity.

The Manchester Lung Centre is an exciting new partnership between the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. Our aim is to bring together world‑leading research and world‑leading clinical care to create a flagship centre for excellence in lung health research and care. We are currently in the planning phase. This 18‑month post will play a key role in helping us plan and establish the centre.

The Centre Officer will support the set‑up and coordination of the Manchester Lung Centre. Working closely with the Academic and Clinical Leads, the postholder will manage workstreams, coordinate stakeholders, work on business case development and help drive progress towards the launch of the new centre.

We are looking for someone who:

  • is organised and able to manage several tasks at once
  • can build positive working relationships across teams and organisations
  • communicates clearly and professionally
  • has experience coordinating projects or supporting programme delivery
  • is proactive, reliable and comfortable working in a developing environment

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.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Brooke Thompson

Email: brooke.thompson@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@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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