HR Business Support Co-ordinator

Build your career supporting people who transform lives

Become part of our collaborative culture, diverse teams and well-connected community. We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone's contributions. As our HR Business Support Co-ordinator, you'll play a vital role at the heart of People & Organisational Development, supporting senior leaders, colleagues and key stakeholders across the University. You'll join a supportive network where your contribution matters and where you'll help shape an outstanding colleague experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of business support, operational and project activities within our People & Organisational Development team.

You will be the central point of coordination for a variety of departmental activities, ensuring colleagues, visitors and stakeholders receive an excellent service while helping the team operate efficiently and effectively. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Deputy Chief People Officer and senior colleagues.
• Managing diaries, arranging meetings and preparing documentation.
• Supporting confidential meetings, including partnership work with Trade Union representatives and minute taking.
• Coordinating onboarding activities for new colleagues, including workspace, IT equipment, access and induction arrangements.
• Maintaining Business Support intranet pages and ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Supporting strategic projects, policy development activities and departmental events.
• Acting as Department Safety Co-ordinator, helping to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Processing requisitions and purchase orders through the University's procurement systems.
• Helping to deliver an excellent workplace experience across the department.

You will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience providing high-quality administrative support in a busy office, operational or HR environment.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written communication skills, including producing clear and accurate meeting notes and actions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and building effective working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, customer service and professional development.

At Manchester Met, you will find more than a job. You will become part of a people-led, inclusive community that supports you to thrive.

In return, you will benefit from:

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• A range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where appropriate.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Access to staff networks, communities and University facilities.
• A welcoming culture where every voice is valued and respected.

Play a vital role in one of the UK's largest universities and help create an exceptional experience for colleagues across People & Organisational Development. Join a university that is committed to developing its people, encouraging collaboration and transforming lives together.