25 jobs in The Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University's Estates Operations Team is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team of engineers delivering reactive and planned maintenance services across the campus.

This role is ideal for an active, self‑motivated individual who enjoys working with a variety of people and can manage and prioritise their own workload.

Reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Manager, the Electrical Maintenance Engineer will complete a variety of electrical maintenance tasks on the systems installed in residential and academic buildings, including general and emergency lighting, lighting control, and small‑power and electrical supplies to specialist systems. The team also delivers an out‑of‑hours service, responding to emergency and business‑critical issues with additional salary contributions for on‑call staff.

Applicants should be proficient in all aspects of electrical maintenance and be capable of managing and prioritising their own workload. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a willingness to interact with a variety of customers across university departments, are essential.

• A defined benefit pension scheme through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund. Members are also eligible for death‑in‑service life cover of three times annual salary.
• A generous holiday package of 25 days plus bank holidays and additional discretionary days during the Christmas shutdown.
• Salary progression.
• Opportunities for professional development through internal and external training.
• A range of additional benefits including a cycle‑to‑work scheme, travel loans, discounted gym membership, and the employee assistance programme.

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:45–16:30.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, and will make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role as appropriate.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria.

Manchester Metropolitan University is investing in its research capabilities like never before. This is your opportunity to join at a formative moment, helping shape the technical foundation of a major new research centre. You'll be part of a welcoming and forward-thinking team committed to enabling high-impact research through digital innovation.

We are launching an ambitious new Centre for Digital Data Research to harness the power of digital data in driving world-class, socially responsible research. This cross-disciplinary centre will combine academic and technical expertise with advanced computing capabilities to enable research at scale – from the processing of large, complex data sets to the training and deployment of cutting-edge AI models.

To support this exciting new centre, we are seeking a Research Software Engineer to play a critical role in designing, developing and coding software solutions to facilitate impactful research. You will work closely with researchers, fellow team members in Technical Services and our colleagues in Information Technology & Digital to ensure development and delivery of software solutions to aid our research staff and projects. Your expertise will help underpin the University\'s ambition to become a leader in digital and data-driven research.

We are offering this appointment as one of two roles:

• Technical Specialist (Research Software Engineering): Grade 7 £35,116 to £39,355
• Research Technical Professional (Research Software Engineering): Grade 8 £40,497 to £46,735

• Analyse research problems, design software solutions, and evaluate results.
• Applying data analytics techniques including data pre-processing, exploratory data analysis, and advanced machine learning models to extract insights from complex datasets
• Lead substantial code and software development, including management of database systems to aid research projects in achieving their objectives.
• Work collaboratively with academic researchers, data scientists, Technical Services and IT colleagues to develop software solutions in aid of research projects.
• Develop and implement tests to ensure the quality and reliability of all developed software.
• Contribute to the strategic planning, ensuring alignment with the University\'s digital research ambitions.
• Possess experience of using Linux operating systems.

• Fluency in programming languages such as Python, R, and C++.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues related to software development and research.
• Understanding of fundamental data structures and algorithms for designing and implementing efficient software and models.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services for data storage, processing, and deployment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical colleagues, researchers, and wider stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver impactful solutions.

We have a first-class career structure for our Technical Services colleagues ( Our offer enhances the visibility, career development and potential of our technical professional, fostering their growth within our university. The Research Technical Professional (RTP) pathway is designed to attract, develop and retain technicians supporting and delivering research with impact. Those on this pathway can apply for promotion if they can demonstrate they meet technical and technology focused criteria.

To apply, please decide which of the two roles is right for you. The RTP role is on our new promotion pathway consisting of three roles, RTP I to III. Once on the pathway individuals can apply for promotion when they can evidence set criteria. Applicants who can\'t currently evidence the criteria can apply for the Technical Specialist role. We are committed to developing all our staff. Once in post, Technical Specialists wishing to transfer onto the RTP promotion pathway can work with their line manager to develop the required evidence. If you would like more information about our new promotion pathways, please contact

Please submit your CV with a cover letter detailing which role you are applying for and how you meet the selection criteria for your selected role. To have an informal chat about either role, please contact Morvarid Randjbar ( ).

We believe in working together, sharing knowledge and valuing everyone\'s contributions. Develop your skills, further your knowledge and be part of a team who are transforming lives, every single day!

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

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About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Digital Education professional and educational leader for the role of Associate Head of the Digital Education Team (DigiEd). The DigiEd team leads the implementation of the Digitally Enhanced Learning, Teaching and Assessment (DELTA) Strategy, and develops high quality guidance, resources and training for staff to support excellent digitally enhanced education. The team collaborates with four faculties and education-facing professional services teams across the University, and co-organises the Annual LEED Learning and Teaching Conference for educators. The Associate Head role will report to the Assistant Director and will line-manage the nine Faculty-linked Digital Education Specialists, providing leadership of the DigiEd Faculty-link work and driving digital innovation in teaching, learning and assessment. The role also involves building partnerships with external agencies and professional bodies to enhance the University’s reputation and delivering core provision across DigiEd activities.

About you

We are looking for a significant track record of leadership and delivery of digitally enhanced education with specific knowledge of Virtual Learning Environments and other applications for teaching and learning such as Adobe Creative Campus, Generative AI and accessibility platforms. You will advise and support the Assistant Director of LEED: Digital Education to ensure that the DigiEd team’s activities align with the university’s strategic aims and priorities and to drive the implementation of the DELTA Strategy across four Faculties. You will have the ability to develop best-practice guidelines and mentor others regarding:

• Appropriate use of digital education technologies.
• Embedding of digital education technology through effective curriculum design, development and deployment.
• Effective use of the institutional Virtual Learning Environment and other digital tools in support of flexible active learning.

You will be a confident communicator, able to influence and persuade academic and professional services stakeholders. Evidence of initiative, creativity and judgement in developing approaches to supporting and empowering educators, and experience preparing reports or presenting at national/international level conferences, is expected.

• Line manage the team of nine Faculty-linked Digital Education Specialists and lead DigiEd Faculty-link activities.
• Drive digital innovation in teaching, learning and assessment across the Faculties.
• Build partnerships with external agencies and professional bodies to enhance the University’s reputation.
• Ensure delivery of core DigiEd provision across the team’s activities.

Position: AI Engineer (KTP Associate)

Based at: The Real Birth Company, Manchester

Salary: Up to £40,740

An exciting opportunity has become available for a graduate to work full time on a 2‑year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop enhanced data‑driven capabilities within a digital maternity health platform. The project focuses on improving how personalised information is generated and used to support preparation, learning, outcomes, and service improvement across maternity care settings. You will be employed and supported by an academic team from the University, while based at The Real Birth Company’s premises in Manchester.

The Real Birth Company focuses on evidence‑based maternity care. For more information, visit

Hold, or be about to obtain, an honours degree (2.1 or 1st) or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline (or equivalent qualification).

• Programming languages (Python, PHP, MySQL, etc.) and API development (RESTful, GraphQL, etc.)
• Deep learning approaches (Multi‑Layer Perceptrons, Recurrent Neural Networks, etc.)
• AI model training and deployment
• Natural language processing and large language models
• Responsible, ethical, and explainable AI (SHAP values or LIME)
• Cloud and offline data‑storage solutions; ability to create robust, efficient data architectures
• Full‑life‑cycle data pipeline management
• Data and information visualisation and user interface design
• Commitment to excellence with independent and collaborative problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to non‑experts and engage with stakeholders
• Multilingual skills
• Industry experience in data‑science projects, project management, and regulatory approvals
• Knowledge or interest in the healthcare and/or maternity sector

Note: This role requires your current right to work in the UK to be valid until the end of the contract. If your right to work is due to expire before the contract ends, you must apply for an appropriate visa before commencing employment. Successful candidates will receive assistance from our UKVI Immigration & Compliance team.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have been fostering innovation for 50 years by connecting businesses with academic expertise to develop and deliver innovative ideas. Approximately 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases, and over 800 graduates participate in KTPs, creating transformative three‑way partnerships that drive growth.

• £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
• Opportunity to register for a higher degree at a reduced cost
• Potential for a permanent position with the company (70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project)

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Nader Virk ( ) or Dr Indranath Chatterjee ( ).

Apply at by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

Due to the nature of KTP funding, applicants who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.

Apply Now

The Real Birth Company, based in Manchester, invites applications for an AI Engineer (KTP Associate) to join a two-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership. The role provides a unique chance to develop data-driven capabilities within a digital maternity health platform, under academic supervision and industry guidance.

You will work on improving how personalised information is generated and used to support preparation, learning, outcomes, and service improvement across maternity care settings.

Manchester Metropolitan University invites applications for a Senior Research Associate to lead cross‑faculty research, evaluation and reporting for the Institute for Children’s Futures. The role focuses on driving evidence‑based policy and practice through rigorous work with a broad network of partners.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in children and young people, substantial postdoctoral research experience, and a track record in grant bids, multidisciplinary collaboration and

Senior Research Associate

Grade 8, 1.0 FTE, to August 2030

The Institute for Children's Futures brings together communities of researchers, practitioners and policy makers across Manchester Metropolitan University and beyond. In doing so, it is establishing a critical mass of research power to support evidence-based policy and practice and to identify trends and patterns which affect children’s futures.

If you have an academic speciality in the field of children and young people at a post‑doctoral level, and the commitment and drive to apply your career to improve the lives of children and young people through research and evaluation, then this is your opportunity to join us as a Senior Research Associate. This role is being offered on a full‑time basis, for a period of four years to August 2030.

The main purpose of this role is to carry out cross‑faculty research, evaluation and reporting on behalf of the Institute for Children's Futures. Specifically, the role will support the Institute’s priority workstreams of research, working closely with the Institute’s senior leadership team and its network of members. The role will report directly to one of the Institute’s Directors and will collaborate closely with the ICF’s senior leadership team and external partners.

This role is a unique opportunity for a committed postdoctoral researcher in the field of children and young people to make significant contributions to advancing the Institute’s research and profile. The role will involve building research connections and professional relationships with colleagues in all four faculties across Manchester Metropolitan University, and externally with the Institute’s growing network of partners and stakeholders in organisations such as local and national government agencies, commercial organisations, charities, and international bodies such as the United Nations.

We would expect you to have completed a PhD in the field of children and young people, to possess significant experience of contributing towards the evaluation of research programmes, and in writing and developing bids to a variety of funding bodies. Experience of working in multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams, or in undertaking participatory research with children and young people, would also be considered a significant advantage.

It is essential that you have the capability and confidence to represent ICF to colleagues across the University and further afield, and to represent and advocate for both the ICF and the University in collaborative and decision‑making forums.

Please apply via the Manchester Metropolitan University recruitment system, alongside submitting your CV and a two‑page expression of interest, outlining how you meet the person specification, why you wish to apply for the role, the contributions you would bring and your priorities in the role.

If you would like further information, or to arrange for an informal discussion about the role, please contact

Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th August 2026.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.

• FINAL ICF Senior Research Associate JD PS MM.pdf (72.97 KB)
• Candidate Pack 2026.pdf (9.16 MB)