Planning and Development Manager in Manchester

Planning and Development Manager in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 23400 - 28600 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Manchester Metropolitan University

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage diverse projects and enhance business processes while collaborating with stakeholders.
  • Company: Join Manchester Metropolitan University’s dynamic Professional Services team.
  • Benefits: Opportunity to work with senior leaders and make a real impact.
  • Other info: Supportive, team-focused environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Why this job: Be at the forefront of change, improving services for students and colleagues.
  • Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and excellent communication abilities required.

The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.

About You

This is a diverse, challenging and rewarding role that requires exceptional organisational and project management skills.

You will be resourceful, self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage a varied workload and balance competing priorities effectively.

Building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders will be central to your success, and you will consistently demonstrate a positive, professional and collaborative approach while representing the Academic Registrar's Office and the University.

You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident engaging with colleagues at all levels, including senior leaders across the University.

Adaptable and responsive, you will demonstrate a proactive and conscientious approach to your work, with the ability to respond effectively to urgent and evolving priorities.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to continuous improvement, with a keen eye for identifying opportunities to enhance business processes and ways of working.

Equally important is a collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute positively to a supportive, team-focused environment.

For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a central role in one of Manchester Metropolitan University's most strategically important Professional Services Directorates.

You will work alongside senior leaders across Academic Services, helping to drive projects and initiatives that make a tangible difference to colleagues, students and the wider University community.

If you enjoy working with people, enabling change and improving services, we'd love to hear from you.

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Contact Details:

Manchester Metropolitan University Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Planning and Development Manager in Manchester

Organisational Skills
Project Management
Resourcefulness
Self-Motivation
Stakeholder Engagement
Written Communication Skills
Verbal Communication Skills