Faculty of Health and Education
Hourly Pay Rate:
£14.10 hourly pay + £1.69 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
35
Duration of role:
Short term role
All Locations
On Campus
Closing Date:
02 Jul 2025

Job Description

Please note, this opportunity is only available to Manchester Met 2024 graduates who will be based in the UK for the duration of this role. You must have graduated from an undergraduate course from Manchester Met in June 2024 to apply. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications from current or previous postgraduate students.
 
 
Background

The main purpose of this Office/PA role is to support the office functions of the senior management of the University.  

This role is based in the Executive Support Team which provides PA support to Pro Vice-Chancellors, Directors and Heads of Department. It will give you an insight into the operational requirements of a busy office environment and provide an understanding of the University structure. We will help you to acquire organisation and time-management skills that are essential requirements for any career path.  You will be able to work independently and as part of a team.

 
Key Responsibilities
You will work alongside the PAs and support a variety of administrative tasks. This includes organising events and meetings, taking notes during key discussions, and handling travel arrangements and conference bookings. You’ll also assist with general PA duties as needed, contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
 
 This is a fast-paced, varied and challenging role that requires a flexible, pro-active approach.

   

Key Tasks
  •  Pro-active management and co-ordination of Outlook diaries to arrange meetings and appointments  
  •  Servicing support to meetings including note-taking and follow up actions  
  •  Acting as a point of contact and information  
  •  Arranging hospitality, travel and accommodation 
  •  Liaising with a wide range of internal queries from academic colleagues and other Professional Services teams 
  •  Arranging Away Days and events 
  •  General office duties 
  
Details
Dates: Monday 11 August - Friday 31 October 2025
Hours: 35 hours per week full time, except for Bank Holiday Monday (25 August 2025)
Working pattern: Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:45am-4:30pm or 9:00am-4:45pm with an unpaid 45-minute lunch break 
Location:  Executive Support Offices in faculties and Ormond


Benefits to the Graduate
In this role, the graduate would be expected to improve/develop the following skills:
  •  Organisation and time-management skills which are essential for all careers
  •  Confidence to deal with senior members of staff in an organisation
  •  Team building/working as part of a team
  •  Responsibility for own work
  •  Customer service/delivery skills
  •  Problem solving skills
  •  IT skills

Person Specification

This role is only open to those who graduated from a Manchester Met undergraduate course in June 2024 and are not currently studying, nor have previously studied, on a postgraduate course. 
  
The ideal candidate will have the following:
   
Essential:
  • Excellent Organisational Skills 
  • Attention to Detail
  • A high level of Literacy and Numeracy. 
  •  Ability to Exercise Discretion and Confidential Nature of work
  •  Ability to Develop Solutions to Problems
  •  Ability to work Collaboratively with Colleagues in the Executive Support Team
 
Desirable: 
  • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the application form and attaching your CV. Please make sure to provide as much detail and evidence as possible on your application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
 
You may apply for multiple roles as a part of the scheme.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
   
Please note that all communications will be via an applicant's student e-mail address.
 
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to onto campus during w/c 21 July 2025 for a compulsory assessment centre. There will be no capacity to offer an alternative date.
It is expected that the assessment centre will consist of:
  • Opportunity to network with Hiring Managers to discuss their roles
  • Group task
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
 
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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