Department of History, Politics and Philosophy
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
2
Duration of role:
Ongoing role - academic year
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
07 Oct 2025

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
 
There is an opportunity for student(s) to work as Events Assistant on an upcoming event. Threads of City: Manchester Tapestry Project. This collaborative project supported by MMU staff, Manchester Histories Festival and the public which will bring together people from across our diverse city to create a large-scale textile tapestry that reflects the stories, cultures, and history that shape Manchester from its incorporation as a city in 1853 to the present: Through fabric, thread, and shared creativity, we aim to capture the spirit of unity, resilience, and identity that defines our community where it will be on show at Manchester Town Hall 2027's opening.
 
Duties may include:
  •  Maintain project timeline and milestones
  • Coordinate communication between team and participants
  • Organize meetings, workshops, and events
  • Track and report project progress
  • Build relationships with community participants
  • Support inclusive and welcoming environments
  • Promote events and recruit participants
  • Assist with workshop preparation and materials
  • Document creative processes (photos, videos, note)
  • Help organize supplies
  • Assist with grant and reporting needs
  • Support exhibition or showcase planning
Event:  This is a two-year project opening the Town Hall Sept 2027
Hours: Flexible around studies
Location: Hybrid

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements - 

    Personal Requirements for Event Coordinator

    • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
    • Clear written and verbal communication.
    • Team-oriented, collaborative, and open to feedback.
    • Creative thinker with problem-solving skills under pressure.
    • Excellent time management; reliable and punctual.
    • Professional, adaptable, and calm in fast-paced environments.
    • Enthusiastic about event planning, eager to learn, and committed to creating meaningful experiences.

    How to Apply

    Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
     
    The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 5 October.
       
    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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