Programme Support Tutor (Fixed Term)

Are you motivated to help educate the next generation of responsible leaders? Do you understand the diverse needs of students? Are you a well organised, effective communicator with good digital skills?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Manchester Metropolitan University Business School is a triple accredited business school (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA), placing us within a global elite of institutions for business education and research. We were recognised in REF2021 as a leading modern University and 35th in the UK for the power of our research in business and management. 

We offer a full range of programmes to c. 10,000 students across undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA qualifications. We are also the UK's sector leader for degree apprenticeships, where we work in partnership with several blue-chip employers. The last five years have also seen a tripling of our research active staff, and a rapid upward trajectory in all key research metrics.

The Department of Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management is an ambitious, large, and diverse department within the Business School. With over 1,500 students and 60 academic staff, The Department delivers a wide range of courses covering undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and commercial programmes, including the sector-leading degree apprenticeships programme - Digital & Technology Solutions. 

Programme growth has led to an exciting opportunity for you to join the team.  We are looking for an academic who will support high quality teaching and learning across a range of subject areas for the degree/postgraduate/degree including Business Analytics, Project Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Accredited by major professional bodies and embedded proudly in the dynamic and vibrant Manchester city region and with global networks, our vision is to inspire our learners to be confident and equip them with digital and analytical skills that provide them with competitive advantage in the job market and help them climb the career ladder advocating for change that transforms lives, businesses and communities.  

We are looking to appoint a Programme Support Tutor to work with the leadership team and students to improve student outcomes, with a particular focus on international learners' needs and equality, diversity and inclusion.

About You

You will

• have a degree/equivalent in a subject area related to the department's programmes
• have experience of working with learners as coach, advisor or mentor to improve individual performance and wellbeing
• be able to work collaboratively and proactively with academics and professional services colleagues
• have excellent team working, communication, organisation and digital skills

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Deputy Head of Department, Dr Dario tom Dieck (d.tom-dieck@mmu.ac.uk).

Please apply via our online application portal, submitting a CV and covering letter. Closing date Monday 14 April, 23:59pm.

This is a fixed term contract for 24 months.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring. We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process.

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