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

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Research Lifecycle Programme is running a project to improve how the University manages research data. The project has multiple workstreams - some based in the Library and some based in the Research IT.

As Project Coordinator, you will work in a small, supportive project team, alongside a Project Lead, Project Manager, Comms & Engagement Officer, Information Governance Officer, Business Change Manager, Electronic Lab Notebook Specialist and Data Storage Specialist.

Any of these roles might need your help, so you will get experience in a variety of areas. You will be provided with any necessary training.

Person Specification

Essential:

Good administration and organisational skills.
Good note taking and writing skills.
Good at using tools such as MS Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.
Proactive approach to tracking down information.
Good at summarising information.
Comfortable working as part of a team, sharing and seeking knowledge with/from others.
Understanding of the research data lifecycle
Understanding of how projects are run and the purpose of basic project documentation such as risk & issue logs, plans, monthly reports, business cases.

Desirable:

Experience of working as part of a project team
Experience of working in an environment where research data is an important concern
Experience of working in an IT environment

This is a hybrid working role.

What can you expect in return
Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:

Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure;
Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family;
Wellbeing programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities;
Learning and development opportunities;
Season ticket loans for public transport;
Cycle to Work Scheme;
Workplace nursery scheme;
Staff recognition schemes;
Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.

In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE

Find out more about our organisation and values:

IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter

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:
Caroline Martin

General enquiries:

Technical support:

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