United Kingdom — International Student Market
654K inbound students (2024) +0%
1. India 169K
2. China 152K
4. United States 36K
5. Pakistan 31K
14 international branch campuses in United Kingdom
OVERVIEW The University of Manchester is recruiting a Project Officer – International Programmes to support the development and implementation of a strategically important international programme planned for launch in September 2028. Based within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, the role works across the Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Team to coordinate project activity and support operational delivery. The position involves collaboration with academic and Professional Services colleagues as well as international partners, with a focus on maintaining progress, monitoring risks, and supporting effective decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate project activity across multiple workstreams
- Support the development and implementation of an international programme
- Bring together academic and Professional Services colleagues across the University
- Maintain project documentation and accurate project records
- Support programme development and operational readiness
- Organise governance meetings
- Prepare reports for senior stakeholders
- Monitor delivery progress and project risks
- Support change management activity
- Collaborate with international partners on a strategically important university project
Requirements
- Experience coordinating project workstreams
- Ability to maintain project documentation and records
- Experience supporting programme development and operational readiness
- Ability to organise governance meetings and prepare reports
- Experience monitoring progress and risks
- Ability to support change management activity
- Strong collaboration skills for working with academic, Professional Services, and international partners WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the successful development of an important international programme within a leading university environment. Effective project coordination, maintaining operational readiness, and managing risks are essential to ensuring progress toward the planned 2028 launch and supporting collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
Bonus: Application advice
- Demonstrate clear examples of project coordination and maintaining delivery progress
- Highlight experience working across complex teams or multiple stakeholders
- Provide evidence of supporting programme development or operational readiness
- Show familiarity with preparing reports, governance support, and maintaining documentation
- Include examples of identifying or managing risks within a project environment
- Tailor your application to the international and collaborative nature of the programme
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Project Officer – International Programmes in Manchester employer: Uniglobaltechnologies
Aston University is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the field of international education. With a strong commitment to employee development, staff can expect ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement, all while being part of a vibrant community dedicated to educational excellence. Located in a thriving city, Aston University provides a unique advantage with its diverse cultural landscape and access to global networks.
