Project Officer – International Programmes

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the development and implementation of a strategically important international programme scheduled to launch in September 2028. Working within the Faculty's Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Team, you will coordinate project activity across a broad range of workstreams, bringing together academic and Professional Services colleagues from across the University to drive progress, manage risks, and support effective decision-making.

You will help ensure that programme development, governance, operational planning, and implementation activities remain on track, producing high-quality project documentation and providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders. This is a varied and fast-paced role that will suit someone who enjoys working across organisational boundaries, solving problems, and turning complex information into clear actions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project workstreams, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones and timelines.
• Maintain project plans, action logs, risk registers, and other project management documentation.
• Support programme development and operational readiness activities across multiple University functions.
• Organise and service project boards, steering groups, and governance meetings.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers, updates, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Monitor risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery progress, escalating matters appropriately.
• Engage proactively with academic and Professional Services colleagues to secure contributions and maintain momentum.
• Support change management and implementation planning activities.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure effective document management and version control.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and the sharing of good project management practice.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Experience of coordinating projects or significant workstreams involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of tracking progress, managing actions, and supporting delivery against deadlines and milestones.
• Experience of preparing reports, briefings, meeting papers, or similar documentation for a range of audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships across teams and organisational boundaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• The ability to use initiative, make sound judgements, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within higher education or another large, complex organisation.
• Experience supporting programme implementation, organisational change, or process improvement.
• Project management qualifications or training such as PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent.

About the team

You will join the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health's Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Team, a collaborative and supportive team focused on delivering high-quality educational experiences and outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with academic leaders, School teams, central Professional Services colleagues, and international partners on a project of significant strategic importance to both the Faculty and the wider University.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution pension.
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure.
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available.

University of Manchester Benefits

Flexible and Hybrid working