The Centre for Enterprise (CfE) was set up in 2002 to provide regionally based and externally focused academic leadership and knowledge exchange in entrepreneurship and innovation. The team works collaboratively across the university with academic departments, research centres and professional services functions (particularly Research and Knowledge Exchange, Careers and Employability Services, and Marketing). The Centre transforms academic research into practical solutions to empower North West micro, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to develop, innovate and grow. To date, the CfE has collaborated with over 2,500 businesses and delivered over £45million worth of programmes. The CfE team brings academic and professional services colleagues together to build the capacity and capability of small business across the Greater Manchester region and beyond. As such, it is a critical element in the University's role as an anchor institution within the regional and National economy. The CfE team is a friendly, dynamic team that is mutually supportive and full of people who truly believe in the social and economic value of small business, and has turned this into a number of award winning projects and programmes.
About the role:
The role will sit within Professional Services in the Centre for Enterprise, under the Business Engagement and Partnerships Directorate which sets the institutional priorities for Business Engagement and Partnerships activity.
The team are looking for a Grants Officer to coordinate financial, project support and compliance management for some of their government funded programmes. This will include liaising with external partners and stakeholders, managing budgets, reconciliation of accounts, submission of claims for grant funding, and the implementation of procedures and processes for monitoring. We will also be looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, who can organise events as appropriate and build strong relationships with the Centre's stakeholders – both funders and small business owners and managers. This role will be perfect for someone who is looking to develop and build on their financial and project coordination skills.
About the candidate:
We are looking for someone who has extensive experience of:
* working to and complying with complex funding guidelines
* a commitment to delivering excellent customer service
* advising professional services and academic colleagues on regulations and financial matters relating to projects
* managing a varied and demanding workload, including planning effectively, prioritising work and meeting deadlines.
* working independently and as part of a team.
This role is fixed term until March 2026. Internal candidates can be considered for a secondment opportunity with managerial support.
To apply: Please attach your CV and a supporting statement that provides answers to these specific questions:
1. Please describe your experience in monitoring the plan and progress of a project against milestones and deliverables.
2. Can you give an example of a system or process you developed that improved the way project expenditure were tracked, reported, or claimed?
3. What methods have you used to ensure that the project team and beneficiaries comply with funding requirements and eligibility rules?
4. Tell us about a time when a stakeholder pushed for something that conflicted with the grant terms or project priorities. How did you handle it?
This is a fixed term contract until 31st March 2026
Interviews will take place 21st August
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.
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