Faculty PGR Services Manager

The University of Manchester - Humanities Postgraduate Support Services

Job reference: HUM-030115
Salary: £47,389 - £58,225 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Humanities Postgraduate Support Services
Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 01/05/2026
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: Faculty Office - Humanities

Overall Purpose of the Job

Responsible for leadership and direction of the Faculty Postgraduate Research Services team to ensure the delivery of PGR services from recruitment and admissions through to progression and completion.

As a leader of Professional Services (PS), embed locally and University-wide a culture of excellent service provision and continuous improvement, placing the postgraduate researcher experience at the heart of what we do, with support for a single PS team working flexibly across organisational boundaries.

To work with the Director, Head of Faculty Research and Business Engagement, and other senior colleagues to develop, embed and maintain effective working partnerships with colleagues, students, and other relevant stakeholders, which are conducive to the effective realisation of the University’s strategic aspirations in relation to the delivery of Faculty PGR strategies and the postgraduate research experience.

What you will get in return:

• 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.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.