Benefits of working here

We are one of the top employers in the North-West. With more than 11,000 staff and nearly 40,000 students, the University is more like a community than a workplace. We have a diverse range of jobs which include finance and accountancy, human resources, clerical, secretarial, management, technicians, engineers, chefs, surveyors, porters, postal workers, marketing and communications and the list goes on...

Here are just a few reasons why you should consider The University of Manchester as your next employer:

Equality and diversity

The University is a very diverse community with 11% of our staff from a black and minority ethnic background, women making up 49% of our workforce and 7,500 international students from over 180 countries.

We have a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for our staff and our students. We aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve. This extends to the opportunity to join one of ten staff networks including the Disabled Staff Network, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Network, the Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network, the International Staff Network and a number of religion- and belief-based networks.

Career development

As an employer with education as part of our core business, we care deeply about career and personal development.

This starts with a structured induction programme to make you feel welcome and part of the team. An annual performance and development review helps identify your career aspirations and structure your individual development plan.  We also have our own in-house Staff Training and Development Unit which provides an extensive programme of courses designed for all career stages. We also offer mentoring opportunities to support career development.

Employee benefits

We offer a top benefits package, including many features that are hard to find in the private sector:

Work-life balance

For staff with family/caring responsibilities, we have a whole package of family friendly policies which provide for flexible working, additional paid maternity and paternity leave, and leave for family emergencies. With a sector award winning maternity leave package, we aim to provide the best possible provisions in these areas, rather than simply meeting the statutory minimum.

Environment

The University is investing in a major facelift for the campus, creating a public realm to provide more green areas for everyone to enjoy. The University is also spending over £600 million on new buildings in its drive to be among the top 25 research universities in the world by 2015. We also aim to be a world leader in terms of the quality of the teaching and learning we offer.

The University provides lots of facilities to staff to make a pleasant working environment. These include catering facilities which promote Fair Trade and organic products - it's not just our working environment that we care about.

But we are also very much part of the fabric of the city of Manchester, so you are never far from whatever facilities you need, whether it's a bank or a spot of retail therapy.

Employee well-being

The University takes the well-being of its staff very seriously, with over 80 health and fitness classes taking place every week.

On-site facilities include the Manchester Aquatics Centre and two sports centres. We also have a Well-being Room where people can relax and unwind with such activities as Tai Chi or Food and Mood sessions. Exercise classes held around the campus include such diverse activities as Thai Bo and belly-dancing.

We provide Occupational Health and Counselling services to support staff through times of difficulty. We also have a dedicated Disability Adviser for staff.

We cater for spiritual needs with on-campus prayer facilities including Islamic prayer rooms and a chaplaincy.

Culture and learning for everyone

How many other employers can boast their own on-site library, museum, arts centre, art gallery - and the famous radio telescope at Jodrell Bank?

There is a varied programme of events, including special exhibitions and free lunchtime concerts at the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Arts.

And for those who prefer their music a little more modern, the Manchester Academy attracts all the latest bands to the campus.

There are also prestigious lectures which are open to all staff to attend on a wide variety of subjects. You will also have free access to one of the largest library collections in the UK, including the historic John Rylands Library.