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Jobs | The University of Manchester
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Join us as we become a great university for the 21st century.
A place where you matter
Mattering means your views shape decisions, your work drives change and your presence makes a difference.
We’re a proud Manchester institution and have ambitious plans for our future, captured in our strategy to 2035:
From Manchester for the world
At the heart of this strategy is an inclusive university where every view counts and we work to ensure our community reflects the diversity of our city and region, and our global reach.
We’ve been recognised as the highest-ranked employer in the city of Manchester and placed 83rd nationally in the
Financial Times
UK Best Employers 2026 rankings
, reflecting our commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace.
Outstanding research and teaching are the foundation of what we do, but the University relies on a range of roles to help create the exceptional. If you think boldly, act with integrity and celebrate difference, then this could be the place for you.
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Our values
Knowledge
We are open and committed to challenge-led discovery, shared to improve lives.
Wisdom
We have integrity and courage in the decisions we make and the futures we shape.
Humanity
We lead with compassion, inclusion and community in how we treat one another locally and global
Benefits of working at Manchester
Flexible working
including hybrid working and flexible hours.
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Wellbeing
Our six ways to wellbeing helps you to feel good and function well.
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Colleague benefits
include automatic pension enrolment and a range of lifestyle discounts.
Social responsibility
We were the first British university to set social responsibility as a core goal.
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Your development
Specialist learning and development team delivering in-person and online training.
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Cultural institutions
Our world-leading institutions serve Greater Manchester and beyond.
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Your Voice Matters
Our colleague engagement survey in 2025 tells us:
90% care about the future of the University
84% say people support and help each other here
84% know how their work makes a positive contribution to the success of the University
83% say the University enables flexible working
81% know how to access wellbeing support at the University
79% are proud to work for the University
73% recommend the University as a good place to work
Find out how colleague feedback shapes the way we do things at:
Your Voice Matters | StaffNet | The University of Manchester
Awards
Athena SWAN
Our Athena SWAN award recognises our commitment to developing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
Stonewall
We're proud to be a gold-awarded LGBTQ+ inclusive employer.
Good Employment Charter
We’re a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, which is working to raise employment standards across all Greater Manchester employers.
Race Equality Charter
We have a Race Equality Charter Silver Award through AdvanceHE for excellence in advancing racial equality in higher education.
Disability Confident Leader
This symbol recognises our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of disabled people.
Time to Change
Our Time to Change pledge signals our commitment to help raise awareness and to tackle the stigma around mental health for our staff and students.
Forces Families Jobs
We're proud to support our armed forces and have committed to the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.
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Explore opportunities at Manchester and deliver benefits for the good of society.
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Application support
Advice and tips on completing your application for a career with us.