Project Administrator - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Contract Duration:
ASAP to 31 October 2026

The University of Manchester has recently established the Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI and is a leader in the development of robots for extreme and challenging environments.

The Project Administrator will support two robotics projects within the centre:
(1) Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments (CRADLE), in partnership with Jacobs, aims to develop novel technologies that will allow autonomous robots to be deployed in demanding environments, such as space, nuclear and urban infrastructure, for long lengths of time.

(2) UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems (UK-RAS) Network, established in 2015, aims to provide academic leadership in robotics and autonomous systems, expanding collaboration with industry and co-ordinating academic activities in the field.

Working alongside the Project Managers, the Project Administrator will provide high quality administrative support for these projects and the wider robotics group in Manchester.

The postholder will carry out a broad range of administrative tasks including the preparation of reports, organising meetings, events and workshops, procurement and assisting with marketing and communications.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Jennifer Jones

General enquiries:

Technical support:

**_ Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria._