Project Support Coordinator in the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Greater Manchester

The University of Manchester wish to appoint a Project Support Coordinator to join the National Institute for Health Research Applied Research Collaboration for Greater Manchester (NIHR ARC-GM), based at the University of Manchester. The role will support the programme team in the delivery of key strategic projects, activities and interactions and the delivery of an effective and efficient programme of work for NIHR ARC GM.

The successful applicant will work with Professor Dame Nicky Cullum (NIHR ARC-GM Director), the Head of the ARC-GM as well as other members of the NIHR ARC-GM Programme Management Team who are based within The University of Manchester and Health Innovation Manchester (HInM) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be based within the School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health but close working with HInM is essential. More about ARC-GM can be found here.(https://arc-gm.nihr.ac.uk)

Candidates will need previous project support/coordination experience with a proven record of providing high quality project support, preferably in a Higher Education environment. Excellent organisational skills are essential with the ability and initiative to manage and prioritise different and conflicting workloads, whilst meeting deadlines without close supervision. A flexible and responsive approach to team needs is required with the capacity to provide information, advice, and guidance. Exceptional communication skills are essential, with experience of dealing with a wide range of people both internal and external to an organisation at all levels.

Applications for job share will be considered.

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

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Gill Rizzello

Email: Gill.rizzello@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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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.