AddressA motivated, self-starting individual is sought to fulfil the exciting and varied role of a professional development Training Manager for the Team Research Teams Build Dreams training programme. The programmes aim is to equip the university staff and postgraduate community (collectively the community) with the requisite hard and soft skills to be able to work collaboratively across domains and disciplines in diverse, interdisciplinary teams.
The programmes objectives are to:
- Develop the communitys interdisciplinary and collaboration skills, to enable them to implement established Team Research (TR) principles in their multidisciplinary projects.
- Increase awareness of TR and its value in delivering research and promoting an inclusive culture.
- Evaluate the impact and reach of the programme to inform future areas of focus and sustainability.
- Develop Manchesters reputation for TR application and expertise internally and externally.
The post holder will design, manage, administer and deliver a range of educational activities for university staff (academic and non-academic) and post-graduates working with a small supportive energetic team of colleagues. They will act as the key liaison interface for driving engagement with and recruitment to events and courses, working in partnership with existing initiatives such as the Research Development and Staff Development Programmes.
The position is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-starting individual with excellent training, networking, communication, and interpersonal skills to work in a vibrant and exciting multi-disciplinary environment.
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 opportunity 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
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: ruth.norris@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
