Interdisciplinary Research & Collections Engagement Officer (Creative Manchester)

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as Interdisciplinary Research & Collections Engagement Officer (Creative Manchester). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the intersection of interdisciplinary research, university collections, and collaborative scholarly networks, within a dynamic and inclusive environment. It will enable researchers from multiple disciplines to engage meaningfully with special, scientific and cultural collections, supports research groups and networks whose work draws on archival or material holdings, and manages events, workshops, and knowledge exchange activity

You will be responsible for:

• contributing to the development and coordination of interdisciplinary research, university collections, and collaborative scholarly networks.
• managing cross-Faculty and cross-disciplinary research groups using university collections, acting as the liaison between researchers, archivists, curators, and professional services.
• contributing to the effective and efficient management of academic work and grant capture on research collections across the Cultural Institution collections’ research activities
• producing written content that highlights and supports the convening of interdisciplinary research using collections, including news stories, project updates, and digital showcases.
• providing advice and guidance on key issues concerning activities and other relevant strategies to the University’s collections

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• Significant experience supporting academic networks, research groups, or collaborative scholarly projects and budget management
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities, and stakeholders, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Extensive experience of designing, planning and managing successful large events (both physical and virtual) with internal and external attendees

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

Our benefits include:

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

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews

Name: Anne-Marie Nugnes

Email Address: Anne-Marie.Nugnes@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.