About University of Manchester
What is the University of Manchester?
The University of Manchester is a Russell Group research university founded in 1824, and one of the largest single-site universities in the UK. It employs around 12,000 staff across teaching, research, professional services and operations.
Where will I work?
Most roles are based on the Oxford Road campus in central Manchester; many professional-services roles support hybrid working.
What is the team like?
~12,000 staff across academic, research, IT, finance, estates, student support and professional-services functions. Active hiring across the university's Jobtrain careers site.
Work-Life Balance
From the University's staff flexible-working guidance: "This is where full-time hours are worked over fewer days per week which obviously means you would be working longer days. For example 35 hours worked over 4 days — Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am-6pm, Thursday 9am-6pm." Compressed hours is a requestable flexible-working arrangement.
Perks and Benefits
- Compressed hours — option to work full-time hours over four longer days.
- Hybrid working for many professional-services roles.
- Generous pension scheme (USS / UMSS).
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and university closure days.
- Learning and development support.
How to Apply
Apply via the University of Manchester careers site at jobs.manchester.ac.uk.