Job description: The University of Manchester has recently received funding from the EPSRC to manage the UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS). UK-RAS was established in 2015 with the aim of providing academic leadership in robotics and autonomous systems (RAS), expanding collaboration with industry and co-ordinating academic activities in this research field. The Network currently has 37 partner universities across the UK.

The UK-RAS Project Manager will be located in Manchester and will be responsible for providing project management services and support to the UK-RAS Network. The postholder will be a key point of contact for stakeholder engagement, in particular with external stakeholders, including funding bodies, industry and the 37 university members of UK-RAS. It is expected that the postholder will be responsible for a broad range of activities including organising and attending events in the UK and potentially internationally, managing finances and establishing suitable processes for the distribution of funds to partner universities to support UK-RAS activities.

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jennifer Jones

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary:

Location: Manchester

Job date: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:57:20 GMT

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