You will play a key role in delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes in the school, acting as the primary liaison between apprentices and their employers, ensuring clear communication and consistent support throughout the apprenticeship journey.

Reporting to the Apprenticeship Manager, you will manage a caseload of apprentices, supporting learners, from onboarding through to End Point Assessment. Working closely with academic colleagues and employers, you will monitor progress, coordinate reviews, support End Point Assessment preparation, and maintain accurate learner records in line with funding and quality requirements. You will also contribute to quality assurance activity and support recruitment and employer engagement as required.

You will hold a relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience, alongside credible and current industry knowledge within Business Management & Facilities Management. Experience working within an apprenticeship delivery context, strong organisation and stakeholder management skills, and commitment to learner success and continuous improvement are essential.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking and innovative Business School, contributing meaningfully to apprentice progression and the development of strong employer partnerships. In return, we offer a supportive working environment and opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.

Interviews are expected to take place on the 7th May.

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

In this 18-month fixed term role, you would be a senior member of the University of Greater Manchester's 20-strong Academic Support Service, contributing to the effective management and organisation of administrative functions to support academic programmes.  Team members in this role provide leadership and motivation in collaboration with academic and professional colleagues to ensure that an excellent quality of provision of administrative services is achieved and maintained at all times. The post holder will coordinate a complex range of activities to maximise resource utilisation and added value.

This particular vacancy will be focused on administrative involvement with student Special Circumstances, Fitness to Practice and administration of Academic Malpractice meetings. The successful applicant will be able to work flexibly to come alongside other Senior Academic Administrator colleagues and support as needed in peak periods across schools.

All post holders are required to take ownership of their own performance and the relationships they build with students, partners, the public and colleagues, demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to their work. They are also expected to supervise and mentor other administrators in their immediate team.

 All post holders are required to work flexibly and to work across the university and the service as demand necessitates.

We are looking for a candidate with in-depth knowledge of academic administration, ideally with knowledge of SITS and able to demonstrate a highly professional attitude with on-campus and partnership colleagues.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 01 May 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum

Within a team of 3 Academic Administration Assistants, this role involves shared monitoring of several key frontline inboxes for the Academic Support Services Team (total of 20 members), resolving queries directly where possible, and forwarding messaged on others where necessary. In addition to general administration queries, this role involves the sorting and logging of student Special Circumstances requests, with use of excel and Microsoft Sharepoint. Applicants will also need to be willing to be trained on the university finance system to log purchase orders that come into the Purchasing inbox. 

Other regular duties include post, stationery monitoring, answering the phone and transcript printing. This does not exclude any other tasks that may arise as appropriate to this this role level and within the Academic Support Service Team needs.

All post holders are required to take ownership of their own performance and the relationships they build with students, partners, the public and colleagues, demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to their work.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 28 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £23,751 to £25,804 per annum

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused institution. Through our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students—and that starts with investing in our graduates.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Graduate Trainee Scheme, designed to help you develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in a professional environment.

About the Scheme

This two-year fixed-term programme provides you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy finance deparment.

You will:

• Undertake a substantive placement in a host department
• Complete a series of rotational placements across the department
• Work on meaningful projects with real impact
• Develop a broad set of transferable professional skills

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Trainee, you will be trusted with genuine responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to the University’s operations. Your role will include:

• Supporting the delivery of departmental objectives and key projects
• Conducting research, analysing information, and producing reports and presentations
• Contributing ideas and innovative solutions to improve processes and services
• Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities
• Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, students, and external partners
• Supporting key University activities such as Open Days, Clearing, Graduation, and events
• Ensuring compliance with University policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

About you

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic graduate who is keen to learn, develop, and make a positive contribution.

You will:

• Be a recent graduate of the University of Greater Manchester (minimum 2:2 or postgraduate qualification) from 2024/2025 or 2025/2026. 
• Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Be confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools
• Show the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Be proactive, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges
• Have an interest in developing a career within a professional services environment

A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to personal development are essential. 

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where you can grow your career, alongside a competitive benefits package, including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to a range of employee benefits

As a smaller University, you will benefit from broad exposure to different functions and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused institution. Through our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students and supporting excellence across all areas of the University.

Due to continued development within our Finance Office, we are seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our busy and supportive Exchequer team.

About the Role

As part of a high-volume Accounts Payable function, you will play a key role in ensuring that supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with University Financial Regulations.

Working in a fast-paced environment processing over 2,000 documents per week, you will:

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate financial records within the finance system
• Ensure invoices meet required legal and VAT standards and are correctly authorised and coded
• Assist with the preparation of payment runs and remittance advice
• Maintain supplier data, including bank details and VAT information
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries in a timely manner
• Monitor invoice registers and ensure timely posting and processing
• Support compliance with financial procedures and contribute to fraud prevention and control
• Work closely with colleagues across the University to resolve queries and provide a high level of customer service

You will also have the opportunity to support wider Exchequer activities, including Credit Control and Payroll, and contribute to process improvements within the team.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

You will:

• Have experience in a finance or administrative role, ideally within accounts payable or a similar function
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with financial data
• Be confident using finance systems and spreadsheets
• Have a good understanding of invoice processing, VAT basics, and financial procedures
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Be able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

AAT study or a desire to progress within a finance career would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive working environment and a competitive benefits package, including:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits scheme

As a smaller, close-knit University, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the institution and contribute to delivering an excellent service to both staff and students.

Applications are welcomed from those candidates interested in part-time hours/job sharing. 

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

We are looking for an individual who has a great attention to detail, works well in a team but is able to manage their own workload, and will thrive in dynamic higher education context. 

As a member of the Academic Support Service, you would contribute to the effective operation of administrative functions to support academic programmes. Team members in this role actively collaborate with academic and professional colleagues to ensure that an excellent quality of provision of administrative services is achieved and maintained at all times. The post-holder will contribute to a complex range of activities to maximise resource utilisation and added value.

Tasks include in this role are maintenance of student records, liaising with academic schools and partner institutions, acting as service officer for meetings and exam boards, and processing of student results. 

 All post holders are required to take ownership of their own performance and the relationships they build with students, partners, the public and colleagues, demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to their work.

All post holders are required to work flexibly and to work across the university and the service as demand necessitates.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 28 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

Play a leading role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive university community

Are you an experienced safeguarding professional who thrives in fast‑paced, student‑centred environments? We are seeking a committed and proactive Senior Safeguarding Coordinator to help shape and strengthen our safeguarding culture across the University of Greater Manchester.

This is a key role within the Directorate of Student Services & Experience, offering the opportunity to lead safeguarding practice, support complex casework, and ensure students are protected through clear, robust and compassionate processes.

About the Role

As Senior Safeguarding Coordinator, you will:

• Act as Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and Deputy Prevent Coordinator, offering specialist advice, supporting audits and contributing to reporting requirements.
• Lead on the coordination of safeguarding, bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct cases, ensuring timely, sensitive and compliant responses.
• Serve as the University’s Dignity at Study Policy Coordinator, ensuring policies and procedures meet OfS Condition E6 and remain accessible, current and effective.
• Support students wishing to report incidents to the Police, University or external agencies, acting as a key liaison throughout the process.
• Maintain strong working relationships with NHS services, voluntary organisations and local authorities to support safe and appropriate referrals.
• Contribute to staff training, awareness‑raising initiatives and the maintenance of safeguarding and Prevent training records.
• Attend weekly Risk MDT meetings, offering expert safeguarding input into complex case discussions.
• Produce engagement and trend reports to inform senior colleagues and support continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively across Student Services, academic schools, the Students’ Union and external agencies to ensure consistent safeguarding practice.
• Deputise for the Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Manager and represent Student Services at internal and external events when required.

About You

You will bring:

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience, alongside safeguarding, mental health or welfare‑related qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Prevent duties and best practice in HE/FE settings.
• Experience managing complex safeguarding, bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct cases.
• Confidence supporting students experiencing mental health difficulties, including risk assessment and crisis management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and contribute to service planning.
• High levels of emotional resilience, professionalism and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• A commitment to confidentiality, data protection and maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• A proactive, improvement‑focused approach to service development.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to student safety, wellbeing and experience. You will join a supportive team committed to high‑quality safeguarding practice, continuous improvement and sector‑leading standards.

The role requires flexibility, including occasional travel and the ability to respond to urgent safeguarding matters. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Please note, interviews are likely to take place the week commencing 4th May.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 23 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

We are looking for a two Part-Time Cleaners (working 17.5 hours per week) to join our Facilities team working under the general direction of the Facilities Operations Manager.  You will be responsible for cleaning an area of our University campus and in order to be successful in the role, you will be expected to follow cleaning systems and procedures and be able to cope with the demands of physical manual work.

Our Facilities team have high standards and we expect our staff to match these.   The work is demanding but rewarding as you play a role in enhancing the student experience. 

In return for your efforts, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to the public sector pension scheme and a range of other benefits.

Closing Date: 26 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £23,751 per annum pro rata

Are you interested in joining one of the top Universities in Greater Manchester for student experience? 

VACANCY - Senior Academic Fees Assistant 

Here at the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible. 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who will work well in a busy and varied Academic Fees and Invoicing Team, within the Finance Department. 

This position is well suited to an organised and dependable individual who is confident in large spreadsheet analysis and comfortable handling a variety of administrative tasks.

As a member of the Academic Fees team, you will work closely with academic and professional colleagues across the University to play an important part in maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory requirements, supporting data integrity across multiple systems, and providing expert advice to staff, students, and external partners on fee-related matters. 

You need to be someone who can work as part of a team as well as be self-motivated and able to manage your own workload. Strong attention to detail and confidence in using complex spreadsheets and the ability to analyse large quantities of data. Experience using Access databases and Power BI would be advantageous. 

We ask a lot from our staff, but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. 

As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across the campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible. 

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment. 

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer. 

For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £29,588 to £34,610 per annum

The Off Campus Division of the University of Greater Manchester manages the partnership work of our growing University. As the University continues to expand its portfolio and student base, the Division ensures that students studying UGM qualifications at our UK and international partner institutions receive a high-quality, consistent and rigorous academic experience.

We are seeking a Lecturer to lead delivery on our undergraduate and postgraduate research provision across several international partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse student body and contribute directly to academic quality, student success and the integrity of our awards.

You will be confident in teaching, programme leadership, supervising research projects and guiding students through their academic journey. You will be organised, responsive and able to manage a portfolio of students, ensuring engagement, progress and timely completion. You will also have strong subject knowledge in business and management and be comfortable working within established academic frameworks, policies and quality assurance expectations.

This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work professionally with colleagues, students and external partners. You will be digitally capable, able to use systems to monitor student progress and maintain accurate records, and committed to upholding academic integrity and ethical standards at all times.

Our Off Campus Division operates in a dynamic and evolving environment. Flexibility, initiative and a collaborative approach are essential. In return, you will gain valuable experience of partnership working, contribute to the development of teaching and research practice, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

If you are interested in supporting student research and contributing to high-quality academic delivery, we would welcome your application.

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £42,254 to £48,823 per annum

The Off Campus Division of the University of Greater Manchester manages the partnership work of our growing University. As the University continues to expand its portfolio and student base, the Division ensures that students studying UGM qualifications at our UK and international partner institutions receive a high-quality, consistent and rigorous academic experience.

We are seeking a Dissertation / Project Supervisor to support our undergraduate and postgraduate provision across our partnerships, with a primary focus on our Flying Faculty operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse student body and contribute directly to academic quality, student success and the integrity of our awards.

You will be confident in supervising research projects, guiding students through the development of research questions, methodologies and critical analysis. You will be organised, responsive and able to manage a portfolio of students, ensuring engagement, progress and timely completion. You will also have strong subject knowledge in business and management and be comfortable working within established academic frameworks, policies and quality assurance expectations.

This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work professionally with colleagues, students and external partners. You will be digitally capable, able to use systems to monitor student progress and maintain accurate records, and committed to upholding academic integrity and ethical standards at all times.

Our Off Campus Division operates in a dynamic and evolving environment. Flexibility, initiative and a collaborative approach are essential. In return, you will gain valuable experience of partnership working, contribute to the development of teaching and research practice, and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team.

If you are interested in supporting student research and contributing to high-quality academic delivery, we would welcome your application.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

We are looking for a Full-Time cleaner to join our Facilities team working under the general direction of the Facilities Operations Manager.  You will be responsible for cleaning an area of our University campus and in order to be successful in the role, you will be expected to follow cleaning systems and procedures and be able to cope with the demands of physical manual work.

Our Facilities team have high standards and we expect our staff to match these.   The work is demanding but rewarding as you play a role in enhancing the student experience. 

In return for your efforts, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, access to the public sector pension scheme and a range of other benefits.

The working hours for this role are 36.25 hours per week working between the hours of 6.00 am and 10.00pm, Monday to Friday. 

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £23,751 per annum

Here at the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible.  

Due to our ongoing growth, we are now looking for an enthusiastic individual who will work well in a busy and varied Finance Department.  

As a member of the Finance team, you will work closely with academic and professional colleagues across the University to deliver accurate and timely financial information and advice. The role involves a wide range of activities, including budget setting, forecasting, project accounting, and the investigation and resolution of financial queries, ensuring that all financial data is complete, accurate, and recorded in accordance with agreed coding structures and financial controls.

You need to be someone who can work as part of a team as well as be self-motivated and able to manage your own workload.  Strong attention to detail and confidence in using spreadsheets and finance systems are important for the role.  We also want someone who takes pride in offering an exceptional service to both staff and students.

We ask a lot from our staff, but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.  

As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across the campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible.

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 19 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £29,179 to £34,132 per annum

1. Qualifications

Essential

• A PhD or Professional Doctorate in a relevant field related to death investigation (e.g., Law, Forensic Medicine, Forensic Science, Public Health, Criminology, Medical Law, Bioethics, Human Rights, or closely allied discipline).
• A good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject area.
• Demonstrable engagement in research activity within the broad field of death investigation, forensic governance, or related domains.

Desirable

• Professional registration or fellowship with a relevant body (e.g., HEA Fellowship, Royal College membership, Chartered status, Forensic Science Regulator recognition, etc.).
• A recognised teaching qualification or HEA Fellowship (or willingness to obtain).

2. Subject Expertise

Applicants must demonstrate specialist expertise in at least one (ideally more) of the following overarching, or closely related subject areas:

Essential (at least one domain required)

• Coronial Law & Death Investigation Governance
   (Inquest procedure, PFD frameworks, death certification, coronial systems, regulatory reform)
• Forensic Medicine & Cause-of-Death Determination
   (Forensic pathology, sudden unexpected death, negative autopsy, toxicology, post-mortem imaging)
• Forensic Science & Emerging Technologies
   (DNA analysis, molecular autopsy, AI/biometrics in identification, evidential reliability)
• Public Health & Mortality Systems
   (Mortality data quality, ICD coding, prevention frameworks, health systems governance)
• Human Rights, Ethics & Equality in Death Investigation
   (ECHR, religious rights, data protection, genetic privacy, procedural fairness)
• Vulnerable Death Contexts & Psychosocial Dimensions
   (Infanticide, maternal mental health, forensic psychiatry, bereavement impact)

Desirable

• Cross-disciplinary capability bridging law, science, and public health.
• Experience contributing to policy reform, national guidance, or regulatory development.

3. Research Supervision & Academic Experience

Essential

• Experience supervising research projects at postgraduate (Masters or Doctoral) level.
• Demonstrable understanding of research design, methodology selection (qualitative and/or quantitative), and data analysis.
• Understanding of academic integrity, research ethics approval processes, and governance requirements.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publication or equivalent research outputs.
• Ability to support students in developing research questions, methodological rigour, and critical analysis.

Desirable

• Experience supervising interdisciplinary or practice-based research.
• Familiarity with relevant research software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, R, Stata).
• Experience examining postgraduate dissertations or vivas.

4. Professional & Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to provide constructive, developmental feedback.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a supervisory team.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to monitor student progression.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Awareness of data protection, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Desirable

• Experience liaising with external stakeholders (e.g., coronial services, NHS, forensic laboratories, legal practitioners).
• Experience in blended or online postgraduate supervision.

5. Other Requirements

Essential

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to supervise flexibly, including remote supervision where required.
• Commitment to maintaining academic freedom within lawful and professional boundaries.

Desirable

• Established professional networks within medico-legal or forensic sectors.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development or research cluster leadership.

Closing Date: 14 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: per hour

You will manage a caseload of apprentices and act as the primary link between the University, employers, and apprentices, supporting learners from onboarding through to End Point Assessment. Working closely with academic colleagues and employers, you will monitor progress, coordinate reviews, support End Point Assessment preparation, and maintain accurate learner records in line with funding and quality requirements. You will also contribute to quality assurance activity and support recruitment and employer engagement as required.

You will hold a relevant degree, professional qualification, or equivalent experience, alongside credible and current industry knowledge within engineering and/or the built environment. Experience working within an apprenticeship delivery context, strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to learner success, quality, and continuous improvement are essential.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking School of Engineering and Built Environment and make a meaningful contribution to apprentice progression and employer partnerships. In return we offer a supportive working environment and opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

Closing Date: 13 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

Due to growth in our postgraduate education student numbers and expanding research and Knowledge Exchange activities, we are looking to appoint an academic who will provide supportive and effective leadership for the School of Education.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being highly skilled professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, practice-led courses in numerous subject areas. Many of our programmes are accredited by the DfE and regulated by OFSTED. 

The key duties of the post holder will be to play a key role in supporting, expanding and enhancing the School of Education. Leading on the development and delivery of a financially sustainable portfolio of under-graduate and post-graduate courses. This will involve collaboration with key staff, to ensure innovative programme and curriculum development, resulting in increased student satisfaction and retention. The post holder will also be required to contribute to the teaching and delivery of Professional, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes in the area of Education. 

In addition to leading the school on its central teaching agenda, the role-holder will provide direction to a number of Centres within the School, including research and KE (e.g. the International Centre for Educational Leadership, and the Centre of AI in Education.) The School also houses the University’s academic staff development and teaching observation function, acting as a liaison point between the Higher Education Academy and our staff.

Applicants should have significant leadership and management experience, working in Compulsory/Further Education and Higher Education. You will also possess a PhD/Professional Doctorate or equivalent level qualification, and be able to demonstrate significant contributions in the professional field.

For more information about the role or an informal chat, please contact Dr Julian Coleman – Executive Director Knowledge Exchange and Research, J.L.Coleman@greatermanchester.ac.uk

Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 4th May 2026.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Closing Date: 20 Apr 2026

Section: Academic

Salary: £71,567

Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for shaping outstanding student support? We are seeking a dynamic Head of Student Support & Wellbeing to lead our high‑performing services that make a real difference to student experience, continuation and success.

This is a pivotal senior role within the Directorate of Student Services & Experience, offering the opportunity to drive strategic development, lead multidisciplinary teams, and influence institution‑wide approaches to wellbeing, safeguarding and student success.

As Head of Student Support & Wellbeing, you will:

• Provide leadership for a portfolio including Student Services, International Student Support, Student Financial Support, Disability Services, Student Mental Health & Wellbeing, Reception and Chaplaincy.

• Act as the University’s Safeguarding Officer and Prevent Coordinator, ensuring robust compliance, risk management and effective case oversight. Safeguarding Level 3 (or higher) is essential.

• Lead senior managers to deliver high‑quality, inclusive, student‑centred services aligned with institutional priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement, modernisation and service innovation across systems, processes and student support pathways.
• Oversee support for international students, ensuring UKVI compliance, streamlined processes and an excellent induction and transition experience.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to enhance support, influence sector practice and raise the profile of our services.
• Deputise for the Director of Student Services & Experience, including oversight of the Library Service when required.

You will bring:

• Significant experience leading diverse student support services in HE/FE.
• Expert safeguarding and Prevent knowledge and significant experience managing complex cases.
• A strong understanding of widening participation, OfS regulation, APP requirements and relevant legislation.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change while maintaining quality and staff engagement.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills.
• Confidence using data to inform decisions, evaluate impact and drive improvement.
• A proactive, resilient and inclusive leadership style, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Significant senior leadership experience within higher education or comparable student-facing services.
• Demonstrated success leading organisational change, transformation and service improvement.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of student support at a time of sector change and evolving student needs.

We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a role where your leadership will have meaningful impact across the University community.

This role requires flexibility, including occasional evenings or weekends during peak periods or in response to safeguarding matters. The appointment is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

If you are a resilient, strategic and student-centred leader ready to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.  

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. 

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.  

For further information, please visit:  https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 12 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £59,967 to £69,488