Faculty Research

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

Are you looking to develop your career in _research_ _management_ and _administration_?_
- Do you want to _work_ _collaboratively_ _with_ _academic_ colleagues to enable the success of cutting edge _research_ and _innovation_ _projects_?_
- Can you _work_ _with_ a network of colleagues across the _institution_ to deliver and develop a high quality _service?_

This is an exciting time to join Manchester Met. We are one of the top modern universities for research quality, and 90% of our research impact is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent.

About the Role:
Working with a team of colleagues, you will proactively support the delivery of the Faculty's R&I projects in alignment with the University's Research Strategy. You will be a main contact point for enquiries relating to the co-ordination and tracking of R&I projects, and for the provision of support to enable projects to progress effectively. You will ensure all relevant activity complies with internal and external policies designed to improve the quality of the research environment. This includes research integrity and internal peer review.

You will contribute to the creation and development of systems and processes to underpin the provision of an efficient support service. Along with colleagues in the R&I Delivery team, you will provide post-award support for projects including assistance with purchasing and collation of timesheets & invoices where required. You will also take a leading role in supporting the organisation of R&I project related events and meetings as required.

About You:
You will be educated to degree level or have substantial equivalent experience with a proven track record of managing project finances. You will be highly organised with an ability to prioritise service provision and to manage and delegate accordingly. You should also have:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good numerical and analytical skills
- The ability to work as part of a team and enjoy adapting and creating new ways of delivering key objectives
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise a variety of work activities in a busy environment and meet strict deadlines.

You must also have a commitment to excellent customer service and be willing to complete development and training in line with service requirements.

Working at Manchester Met:
Manchester Met offers a fantastic range of benefits to employees including:

- Central location which is excellent for commuters
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Very competitive pension scheme
- Access to retail discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Various other rewards and benefits.

How To Apply:



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