Manchester Metropolitan University is looking for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Project Officer (vacancy 9676) to join its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team at the Manchester All Saints Campus, within the People & Organisational Development function. The post is a 12-month fixed term, working 35 hours per week, at Grade 5, with a salary of £28,592 to £30,986. The closing date is 13 November 2026 and interviews are scheduled for 24 and 25 November.

Working within the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team, you will provide high-quality project and administrative support across a varied portfolio of EDI programmes and initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, you will help bring the University’s Equality Objectives to life through effective coordination, stakeholder engagement and project delivery. Key responsibilities include supporting the delivery of strategic EDI projects and programmes across the University; developing and maintaining project plans, tracking milestones and monitoring progress; coordinating meetings, events, staff network activities and engagement initiatives; diary management for the Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; supporting communications activity through digital channels, intranet content and internal campaigns; managing team administration, including diary management, procurement processes, event coordination and supporting other administrative activities; gathering feedback, analysing data and preparing reports that help inform future activity; and building effective relationships with colleagues and external partners to support collaborative delivery.

The University is looking for a highly organised and proactive professional who enjoys coordinating multiple priorities. You will bring excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organisational and planning abilities; experience using Microsoft 365 and managing varied administrative activities; the ability to work independently while supporting multiple projects and deadlines; strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills; an interest in, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion; and a positive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to adapt in a fast-paced environment. A degree or equivalent qualification, or substantial relevant experience, is essential. Experience of project coordination and communicating with diverse stakeholder groups will help you succeed in the role.

Benefits include a supportive, people-led culture; professional and career development opportunities; flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate; generous annual leave entitlement plus University closure days; an excellent pension scheme; health, wellbeing and employee support services; staff networks, communities and opportunities to get involved across the University; and the opportunity to work in a University recognised for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader.

To apply, submit a CV and a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the job description. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered at shortlisting stage. Apply through the APPLY NOW button on the Manchester Metropolitan University careers page. For informal enquiries about the role, contact Amraze Khan, Head of EDI, at Amraze.Khan@mmu.ac.uk.