The Role

It is an exciting time to work at the University of Greater Manchester where we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused institution, underpinned by our vision of Teaching Intensive, Research Informed, Assessment Enabled Learning.

Are you passionate about working with data and using it to support the student journey in a dynamic higher education environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join the University as part of the Student Data Management (SDM) team.

Working closely with the Associate Director and Lead for Student Data, you will have experience of leading through change and delivering service transformation. Your data skills and attention to detail will help drive continuous improvement across our student processes.

About You

You will have strong analytical skills and confidence working with large datasets, ideally within a Higher Education environment. Your experience with data processing tools such as SQL and Alteryx or equivalent, will support your daily work. You will demonstrate a commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, and providing high-quality service in line with regulatory and University data governance standards. You will have experience of managing a team and maintaining a robust Performance and Development Review process.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a high performing team of data analysts
• Have a sound understanding of university processes throughout the student lifecycle
• Knowledge of the Tribal SITS student information system or similar
• Support the delivery of statutory data returns
• Provide an exemplary service to all stakeholders
• Be a natural innovator who seeks continual improvement
• Be a champion of data protection and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, Prevent).

Why Join Us?

The University of Greater Manchester is driving forward a bold vision for the future. As part of the SDM team, you will be at the heart of major data and digital transformation initiatives and work alongside skilled, supportive colleagues in a collaborative environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to a range of wellbeing and lifestyle resources.

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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: 04 Oct 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum

Are you a recent University of Greater Manchester graduate looking to take the first step in your professional career?

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 data department.

You will:

• Work in a live operational and fast paced setting
• Receive full training and ongoing support from the Student Data Management data team
• 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
• Supporting the creation of student timetabling for the university
• Assisting in data analysis and statutory reporting
• 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 and students
• 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) 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 does 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: 13 Sep 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

We are seeking a dynamic and legally-astute Contracts Manager to enable effective, compliant, and strategically aligned academic partnerships across the division by reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad spectrum of partnership-related contracts.

The Role

You will play a critical role in the Off-Campus Division, representing the University in contractual discussions with academic partners. You will ensure that all agreements reflect the division’s objectives, University policy, regulatory requirements, and sector practice. Beyond drafting, you will manage and maintain digital contract and legal compliance systems to ensure robust financial management and oversight of our global partnerships.

NB: This is a campus-based role located in Bolton. 

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Lifecycle Management: Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalising partnership agreements, including variations and renewals.
• Expert Advisory: Providing high-quality advice on complex contractual issues such as intellectual property, liability, VAT, and full economic costing.
• Risk & Due Diligence: Undertaking due diligence and risk management activities to ensure compliance with University policies and external regulatory requirements, such as the Office for Students (OfS).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the best possible contractual terms.
• System Oversight: Leading the management of digital contract registers to ensure high levels of accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
• Regulatory Awareness: Maintaining a full awareness of policies regarding GDPR, Freedom of Information, and the Bribery Act within the HE sector.

About You

You are an organised "completer-finisher" with the drive to achieve continual improvement and the diplomacy required to negotiate complex terms with diverse stakeholders. You will be comfortable managing multiple contract cycles simultaneously and possess the analytical skills needed to develop robust compliance systems. Most importantly, you will take ownership of ensuring our partnership network remains legally sound, financially compliant, and strategically robust.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Head of the Off-Campus Division (Yusuf Giga – y.giga@greatermanchester.ac.uk).

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

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: 14 Oct 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £42,254 to £48,823 per annum

The Institute of Medicine at the University of Greater Manchester is home to the MBChB programme, alongside a growing portfolio of postgraduate and research activity. The School of Medicine is the undergraduate arm of the Institute, and our Professional Services team is the operational engine that keeps a complex, regulated, and fast-moving programme running smoothly for staff and students alike.

Our Professional Services structure is still taking shape. It is established enough to offer stability and structure, but early enough that you can shape how things are done. If you want to build something rather than simply maintain it, this is a genuinely rare opportunity to do so within a medical school.

THE ROLE

As School Business Manager, you will lead and manage Professional Services delivery for the School of Medicine, exercising a high degree of independent judgement across a broad and complex portfolio of operational responsibility. You will hold accountability for the operational integrity of the School's budget management processes, leading MBChB operational delivery with day-to-day direction of the BAM (MBChB) and BAM (Assessments), direct line management of the Administration Assistant (Core Operations), and coordination of the BAM (Recruitment and Admissions) in respect of undergraduate MBChB admissions activity.

You will take ownership of the operational project management of the MBChB programme plan, coordinating implementation across the Professional Services team and the wider School. You will develop and maintain the management information that underpins good decision-making:  dashboard reporting, early alert systems, and financial and staffing data, reducing reliance on manual tracking and giving academic and Professional Services leadership a clear, timely view of performance.

You will act as the primary Professional Services operational lead within the School: the authoritative point of contact for academic leadership on operational matters, the lead for School-level recruitment and onboarding, the GDPR champion for the School, and the operational lead for health and safety. Working within the strategic framework set by the Head of Professional Services, you will have real latitude to determine priorities, resolve complex problems, and deploy resources to keep Professional Services delivery running smoothly and to a high standard.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced Professional Services or operations manager, ideally from a higher education or medical/health-related setting, who is comfortable holding real accountability across a broad and interdependent range of functions. You will have significant experience of budget management and financial reporting, of operational project management for a complex programme or plan, and of direct line management with full accountability for performance, development, and HR matters.

You will bring strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex operational data into clear reports and recommendations for senior stakeholders, along with a sound working knowledge of governance, compliance, GDPR, and health and safety requirements in a regulated environment. Above all, you will be a proactive, solutions-focused operator with the professional judgement to know what sits within your own authority and what needs to be brought to the Head of Professional Services — and the collaborative style to build a high-performing team around you.

OUR VALUES

Our work is guided by five values that shape how we treat each other and the people we serve: Inclusion, Compassion, Integrity, Ambition, and Partnership. We look for people who bring these values to life every day — who treat colleagues and students with respect, who act with honesty and consistency, and who are ambitious for what our School can achieve while genuinely valuing the people they work alongside.

WHY JOIN US

You will join a Professional Services team that is undergoing genuine, positive change. You will have the chance to build lasting systems and ways of working within a School that is ambitious for its students, its staff, and its place in medical education. We offer a supportive, collegiate working environment, opportunities for professional development, and the satisfaction of leading a function that makes a tangible difference to how well the MBChB programme runs.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please complete the application form addressing the criteria in the person specification via the University's onlie recruitment portal. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jade McCann, Head of Professional Services (j.mccann@greatermanchester.ac.uk)

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: 05 Sep 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £42,254 to £48,823

The University of Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join the Library in the Student Services & Experience team as Academic Librarian & Academic Skills Team Leader. 

This is a key role responsible for delivering high-quality, inclusive, and student-centred library and academic skills services. You will play a central role in supporting student success by developing provision that enhances information literacy, digital capability, and academic skills across the student journey.  

The Role:

Reporting to the Library Manager, you will manage and provide operational oversight for the Academic Librarians and Academic Skills team, ensuring a coordinated and effective approach to supporting both students and staff.  

You will lead the development and delivery of an integrated programme of library and academic skills support, including workshops, embedded teaching, one-to-one support, and online resources aligned with curriculum and student needs.  

This role requires strong partnership working across academic schools and professional services, alongside the ability to use insight and evaluation to continuously improve service delivery and impact.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Academic Librarian and Academic Skills team, ensuring high-quality, inclusive service delivery.
• Develop and deliver a programme of information literacy, digital literacy, and academic skills support aligned to the student journey.
• Work collaboratively with academic colleagues and stakeholders to embed library and academic skills within the curriculum.
• Support the development of library collections to ensure resources meet learning, teaching, and research needs.
• Use data, evaluation, and student feedback to monitor performance and inform continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to operational and strategic planning for library services and student success initiative.
• Lead on policy, quality, and compliance, ensuring services align with institutional and sector requirements.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships to enhance support for students and raise service profile.
• Deputise for the Library Manager as required and support wider library operations.

About You:

You will be an experienced library or academic skills professional with a passion for student success and inclusive practice. 

You will demonstrate: 

• Experience of managing staff and teams and delivering high-quality services in a Higher Education or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of library and information services, academic skills development, and current HE sector practice.
• Experience of teaching and supporting students in areas such as research skills, academic writing, and study skills.
• Ability to build effective partnerships with academic and professional services colleagues.
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and student-centred practice.

A relevant honours degree and professional qualification in librarianship are essential, with chartership (CILIP) or a teaching qualification desirable.  

Why Join Us? 

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all students can succeed. 

We offer: 

• The opportunity to lead and shape impactful academic support services
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and pension scheme

The University of Greater Manchester is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

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: 06 Sep 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £42,254 to £48,823 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, developing engaging communications and delivering impactful programmes that support graduate employability. Working collaboratively across the University and with external partners, you will create opportunities for alumni to inspire, mentor and support current students while helping graduates and employers remain connected to the University.

About the Role

As Alumni Officer, you will develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen alumni engagement and enhance graduate outcomes. You will build lasting relationships with alumni and employers, coordinate careers-focused events and mentoring programmes, and develop communications that encourage alumni participation in university activities.

Working within the Jobs for Students Team, you will use graduate outcome data and alumni insights to help shape employability initiatives, ensuring our students and graduates benefit from a strong and active professional network.

Why Join Us?

At the University of Greater Manchester, you'll be part of a supportive and ambitious team dedicated to helping students and graduates achieve their career aspirations. You'll have the opportunity to build an engaged alumni community, develop innovative employability initiatives and contribute to the University's strategic commitment to graduate success.

If you are an enthusiastic relationship builder with a passion for engagement, careers and making a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help connect our graduates with the next generation of University of Greater Manchester students.

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Please note, the University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of applications are received.

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: 06 Sep 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £35,608 to £41,064 per annum