Project Administrator; Robotics and AI; Part-time

The University of Manchester has recently established the Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI and is a leader in developing robots for extreme and challenging environments.

The Project Administrator will provide support to the UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems (UK‑RAS) Network, established in 2015, which aims to provide academic leadership in robotics and autonomous systems, expand collaboration with industry and coordinate academic activities in the field.

Working alongside the Project Manager, the Project Administrator will provide high quality administrative support for the network and the wider robotics group in Manchester. The postholder will carry out a broad range of administrative tasks, including the preparation of reports, organising meetings, events and workshops, procurement, and assisting with marketing and communications.

• Fantastic market‑leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

The University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Name: Jenn Dunsford
Email: je

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.