Project Coordinator

About the role:

This role is situated within the Careers & Employability Service, part of Academic Services. The Careers & Employability Service offers professional and impartial services to students, graduates, employers and university staff.

Our vision is to help all students gain experiences that help them reach their potential, develop skills and attributes, and build a credible career plan for a successful future.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• To coordinate the design and development of employability activities, providing project, events management and administrative support.
• To project manage new and existing collaborative projects in the Careers Team, contributing towards positive graduate outcomes for students and graduates.
• The ideal candidate will have a creative approach to project and event management, and help to shape University practice in the planning, communication and delivery of effective projects alongside comprehensive reporting on project success.

Please see the attached job description for a full list of key responsibilities and personal specification.

About you:

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

• A creative approach to project and event management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
• Ability to organise, prioritise and schedule own workload effectively
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, supervising other staff when required

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Please see the attached job description for a full list of key responsibilities and personal specification.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability to the role, by clicking 'Apply Now' and completing your application.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a video interview stage w/c 6 July. If successful, candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview taking place on Tuesday 28 July.

For any questions about the role, please contact Laura Hill on l.hill@mmu.ac.uk

Further information:

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

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Meet the recruiter

Mark Linstead

M.Linstead@mmu.ac.uk