Project Coordinator
Project Coordinator | Research Enablement, IT Services | Grade 5
We are seeking a motivated, organised and collaborative individual to join our team as a Project Coordinator within the Research Enablement Portfolio in IT Services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support projects, including One Research Facility (ORF), that improve how research activity is planned, governed and delivered. You will provide high-quality administrative, operational and project coordination support, while helping colleagues capture requirements, improve reporting and strengthen user guidance.
You will be responsible for:
- Applying analytical skills to interpret information, identify trends, issues and risks, and support evidence-based planning, monitoring and delivery of a project using agile project management methodology.
- Supporting specific deliverables, including planning activity, process review, presentations, data analysis and reports with Project Managers.
- Using project management tools, with Jira currently the preferred platform, to support the effective management of project activity.
- Helping translate user and stakeholder needs into clear requirements, user stories, support materials and reporting actions.
- Developing a user-focused approach to self-service, guidance and training to improve the user experience and reduce avoidable contacts.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
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Confidence applying project management principles, methods, techniques and tools to manage projects from initiation to implementation.
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Confidence using automated project management tools for scheduling, resource balancing, time recording and risk management.
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Confidence with methods and techniques for reporting progress and financial conformance against an agreed plan.
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Excellent organisation, attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
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Clear communication and collaborative working with colleagues and stakeholders.
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Familiar with identifying, assessing and managing project risks affecting time, cost or delivery quality.
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Familiar with change management methods, models, tools, assessments, and processes.
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Ability to gather, clarify and document requirements, user needs, processes and reporting information.
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Ability to create clear guidance, FAQs and training materials that support accurate data capture and continual improvement.
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Confidence supporting workshops, including preparation, facilitation support and accurate documentation of outputs.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays.
• Purple Place employee discount platform.
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Jacqueline Watson
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
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Technical and job portal support
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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