IT Services (ITS) at the University of Manchester is a vibrant and fast-moving department, we focus on delivering excellent customer service and quality services for our staff, students and researchers.
The Team
Planning, Capability and Culture are a new team within the Directorate, whose core aim is to provide planning, capability and culture management for IT Services. The team is split into two functions: one side is dedicated to strategic planning and management of the ITS work portfolio; and the other side is dedicated to resource, capability (both at organisational and individual levels) and culture management.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN RETURN

Our diverse job opportunities all include a top benefits package that includes many features that are hard to find in the private sector:

• Generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas/New Year closure;
• Pension scheme membership to provide benefits for you and your family;
• Well-being programme with counselling, fitness and leading sports facilities;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Season ticket loans for public transport;
• Cycle to Work Scheme;
• Workplace nursery scheme;
• Staff recognition schemes;
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.

In fact, there are so many benefits available you can see more of them by clicking HERE

Find out more about our organisation and values:

• IT Services: About us and ITS Practice Charter

When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Reporting into the Head of Planning, Capability and Culture, the ITS Resourcing and Capability Manager will lead the organisational capability and culture management functions for the Directorate. The postholder will ensure that IT Services has the right people, with the right skills, at the right time to enable delivery of the ITS strategy. They will also take a lead in fostering a culture that engages ITS employees and upholds an ethos of inclusion and diversity.
As this is a new role within a new function, the ITS Resourcing and Capability Manager will be leading a team that will support the Directorate to mature its resource and talent management capabilities. They will play a critical role in contributing to strategic workforce planning and developing enablement strategies to ensure fulfilment of IT Services’ goals and the University’s wider aims.