The University invites applications for the position of Director of the Creative Manchester Platform. Alongside your Professorial role in a discipline affiliated to Creative Manchester’s three themes, the Director position is for 3 years at 0.5 FTE in the first instance, with the potential to extend to five years. The appointed academic will return to their substantive professorial role at the end of their term.
The appointee will be expected to devote 50% (0.5 FTE) of their time to this role, with an equivalent reduction in their other duties to be made by the Faculty
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on 5th June 2026.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
What you will get in return:
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: Professor John Mcauliffe
Email: John.Mcauliffe@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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.
