University of Manchester
The University is a global institution known for innovation and world firsts, with 25 Nobel Prize winners. The computer revolution started here in 1948 when a machine known affectionately as ‘The Baby’, ran its first stored program. The celebrated wartime codebreaker Alan Turing worked on this computer during his time at Manchester.
The University has committed to becoming one of the world’s leading research institutions through one of the largest investments in facilities ever seen at a UK university, with £750 million spent so far and another £1 billion to follow.
School of Medical Sciences Teaching, Learning & Student Experience team
The School of Medical Sciences is home to a 5-year Undergraduate Medical Programme (MBChB), 2 Undergraduate Dentistry Programmes, a Physicians Associates Programme, a portfolio of around 27 PGT programmes, and international activity across many of these programmes.
In the Teaching, Learning & Student Experience team, we play a central role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality education across a wide variety of taught programmes. We work collaboratively with academic colleagues, NHS partners and other, central Professional Services teams to lead and support a wide range of teaching and learning activities, including curriculum delivery, assessment, placement management and student support, underpinned by complex digital systems and data‑driven approaches.
This Role
In this senior role, you will lead high‑impact digital and service improvement initiatives for two key programmes of study within the School, providing strategic direction, robust governance and constructive challenge. You will work closely with academic colleagues, NHS partners, Professional Services teams and IT Services, influencing decision‑making and ensuring that our digital services are reliable, compliant and future‑focused.
Alongside this strategic leadership, you will provide oversight of the day‑to‑day delivery of the current 1Med applications. You will guide a small team of technical and administrative colleagues to ensure BAU services run smoothly, ongoing enhancements are delivered effectively, and risks, issues and dependencies are well‑managed.
This is a unique and varied position where no two days are the same — balancing strategic digital transformation with operational oversight of critical Teaching & Learning systems.
Essential Skills:
You will:
When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification in the further particulars as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
Benefits:
For more information, visit https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/.
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 be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
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.talent@manchester.ac.uk
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Katy Boyle
Email: katy.boyle@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.
