Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) as an Education and Training Practitioner. This pivotal role supports the delivery of a high-profile and ambitious Education and Training Strategy within one of the UK's leading experimental medicine centres.
The post is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract aligned to the BRC funding window. The role is offered as full-time (37.5 hours per week); however, part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Based at City Labs, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the role will involve hybrid working across partner organisations, including the University of Manchester.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the BRC Education and Training Lead and academic partners across Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the wider NHS and the University of Manchester, the post holder will coordinate the delivery of education and training programmes, events and initiatives.
The role will support the development of world-class biomedical researchers and promote inclusive, cross-sector career development by coordinating training activity across a complex partnership environment.
The post holder will work autonomously to plan, deliver and evaluate training activity, ensuring alignment with BRC priorities and NIHR requirements.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you're part of something bigger from day one.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Training in administration, project support, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrable experience of applying specialist knowledge in an education or training coordination context.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical academic training programmes (PhD, Fellowships).
- Project management qualification or relevant experience.
- Coaching and/or mentoring skills or a relevant coaching/mentoring qualification
- Qualification or training in data analysis, evaluation or quality improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in programme coordination, administration, and support
- Experience of planning and delivering events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, generate reports, and monitor financial accounts
- Experience using a range of digital platforms including Office 365, data management systems, and online learning environments
- Experience independently managing projects or workstreams with minimal supervision
- Experience analysing complex information and producing actionable recommendations
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or academia.
- Experience of multi-agency or crossdisciplinary collaboration
- Experience developing policies, protocols or guidance
- Financial management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
- Evidence of continued professional development.
- Training in administration, project support, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Demonstrable experience of applying specialist knowledge in an education or training coordination context.
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical academic training programmes (PhD, Fellowships).
- Project management qualification or relevant experience.
- Coaching and/or mentoring skills or a relevant coaching/mentoring qualification
- Qualification or training in data analysis, evaluation or quality improvement.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in programme coordination, administration, and support
- Experience of planning and delivering events, workshops, and training sessions.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, generate reports, and monitor financial accounts
- Experience using a range of digital platforms including Office 365, data management systems, and online learning environments
- Experience independently managing projects or workstreams with minimal supervision
- Experience analysing complex information and producing actionable recommendations
Desirable
- Experience working in the NHS or academia.
- Experience of multi-agency or crossdisciplinary collaboration
- Experience developing policies, protocols or guidance
- Financial management experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford Road site
NIHR Manchester BRC, Research and Innovation, CityLabs 1.0, Nelson Street
Manchester
M13 9NQ
Employer's website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
