Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (Greater Higher

Join the Greater Manchester Higher team and help us make a difference to the lives of young people across Greater Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, supportive and passionate team committed to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups. As our Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate collection, processing and management of data that helps us understand and demonstrate the impact of our work.

You will support the monitoring and evaluation function by cleaning, coding and uploading participant data to national databases, maintaining records, responding to enquiries, and working with colleagues to collect activity registers and evaluation information. You will also provide administrative support to the wider team, including supporting outreach activities and events where required.

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, enjoys working with data, has excellent attention to detail and can build positive working relationships with colleagues and partners.

If you’d like to know more about our partnership, please visit Home - Greater Manchester Higher

• To apply, submit your CV and supporting statement outlining how best you met the criteria, via our online portal.
• To help us assess your application fairly and consistently, please ensure your supporting statement is structured under the following four headings, providing specific examples wherever possible, explaining what you did and the impact of your contribution.
• Data Processing and Information Management (maximum 300 words) Tell us about your experience of working with data, spreadsheets, databases or information systems. Include examples of checking data accuracy, maintaining records, or processing information.
• Office Administration and Event Support (maximum 300 words) Describe your administrative experience, including managing inboxes, organising records, coordinating activities or supporting events.
• Customer Service, Communication and Relationship Building (maximum 300 words) Provide examples of responding to enquiries, supporting colleagues or customers, and building effective working relationships.
• Commitment to Equality of Opportunity and Widening Participation (maximum 150 words) Tell us why equality of opportunity is important to you and how your values align with the aims of Greater Manchester Higher.
• Please note applications received without a supporting statement will not be considered.
• Assessment for the role will include a competency-based interview, and interviews will be held on 25 September.
• Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy. This vacancy is expected to attract a high volume of applications. Therefore, under the Disability Confident Scheme, only disabled people who apply under the scheme and best meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.

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