IT Projects
Hourly Pay Rate:
£13.45 hourly pay + £1.62 per hour holiday rate
Hours Per Week
16
Duration of role:
Ongoing role - academic year
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
19 Jul 2026

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.
 
Join Manchester Met’s IT Service Desk Team – ** 8 Student Roles Available **

Are you a Manchester Met student who enjoys helping others, solving problems, and learning new digital skills? The IT Service Desk is recruiting enthusiastic students to join our team for the 2026–2027 academic year.

You’ll be the first point of contact for students, staff and guests needing help with IT issues — via phone, live chat, the self‑service portal, and our face‑to‑face desk in the Library.

 What You’ll Do

  • Troubleshoot IT issues using our established procedures
  • Deliver friendly, professional support with minimal wait times
  • Log and escalate cases when needed
  • Record accurate information following our “do it right first time” approach
  • Use IT support tools to diagnose and resolve queries

You’ll work either at Bridgewater House (Whitworth Street) or at the Library Service Desk, depending on business needs.

Why This Role Is Great for Students

  • Full training on handling real IT queries
  • Hands‑on experience with IT & Digital tools used across the University
  • A varied, fast‑paced environment where every day is different
  • Support from a friendly, high‑performing team
  • Mentoring from a Senior Service Desk Analyst
  • Opportunity for non‑term‑time work

Hours & Dates

  • Shifts are Monday–Friday, either 9am–1pm or 1pm–5pm
  • Shifts arranged in two‑week blocks to fit around your timetable
  • You must share your availability every other Wednesday of each month with the ITSD Leadership Team
  • Interviews: 5 August 2026 (in person)
  • Mandatory full‑time training: 7 - 11  September 2026,  9:00am - 4:00pm.

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met students who will be enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate course for the 2026/27 academic year and are based in the UK for the duration of the role.

We’re looking for students who:

  • Are passionate about excellent customer service
  • Are reliable, punctual and committed
  • Have a good general understanding of IT (Windows, email, networking, software, file storage)
  • Enjoy helping others and solving problems
  • Want to work in a supportive, close‑knit team
  • Have experience in a customer‑facing role (desirable)

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 19 July 2026.
 
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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