Production Manager

at  The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester is recognised globally for its pioneering research, outstanding teaching and learning, and commitment to social responsibility. We’re a member of the prestigious Russell Group and we’re ranked number one in the UK and Europe and number two in the world for social and environmental impact (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings).
As a truly international university, we are a community of more than 44,000 students, 14,000 staff, and 550,000 alumni from 190 countries. Together, we’re tackling the world’s biggest challenges our social and environmental impact is ranked in the top ten globally (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings).
Throughout 2024 we’re celebrating our bicentenary: 200 years of education and innovation. During this significant milestone, we’re reflecting on our impact and recognising the achievements of our people our staff, students and alumni at a local, national and international level. The anniversary serves as a foundation for our first-ever major fundraising and volunteering campaign, launching in 2025. We’re building an exceptional team of people to champion bold thinking that is rooted in impact to deliver these activities.
The Directorate of Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join their award-winning University Marketing team on a permanent contract.
The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues, stakeholders and partners to produce marketing collateral in support of the University’s strategic objectives, ensuring that the University brand is consistently applied across our content, campaigns and other marketing materials.
Essential attributes include excellent project and process management skills, ability to prioritise and manage competing demands simultaneously, significant experience in a marketing communications environment and the ability to work autonomously.
Candidates should possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with which to motivate, inspire and advise project leads and stakeholders. These will be complemented by strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure across a range of projects to achieve deadlines.
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.

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