Teaching, Learning, and Student Experience Support Assistant (Information, Advice and Guidance)

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Teaching, Learning, and Student Experience Support Assistant. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to delivering a high-quality, student-centred service within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

In this varied role, you’ll support the delivery of teaching, learning and student support activities across the School of Engineering. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Professional Services and academic teams to:

• Respond to student enquiries and provide clear, helpful information, both written and verbal
• Support day-to-day administrative processes, maintain accurate records and systems
• Help organise meetings and team activities. You will be involved in our Student Voice meetings and society activity.
• Assist with our student events such as Graduation, and Welcome
• Be a friendly face on our Student Support Hub, undertaking Hub shifts as required.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team within Teaching, Learning and Student Experience (TLSE). We work closely across Schools, Faculties and central services to deliver a joined-up, inclusive service for students.

This is a busy but welcoming environment where teamwork, flexibility and continuous improvement are highly valued.

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

• Experience supporting students or customers
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and sensitively and maintain confidentiality
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using digital tools (or a willingness to learn)
• A professional, approachable and student-focused attitude

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Liyuan Zhong

Email Address: Liyuan.zhong@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.