E3 Industry and Engagement Manager

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

At MFT, we’re highly committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity. That’s why we’ve identified this role as a great way to support your development; ringfencing this vacancy for individuals who are signed up to the ‘E3’ secondment scheme; as part of the ‘Removing the Barriers’ Programme.

The great news is, for your application to be considered you don’t necessarily need to meet all the ‘essential’ criteria outlined in the Person Specification (role dependant) but instead demonstrate strong’ potential’ by evidencing your transferable skills, knowledge and experience. Ultimately, this secondment provides the perfect chance for you to gain some valuable exposure, using it as a ‘development’ opportunity to grow your skills and experience to apply for a substantive role at this level in the future. Before submitting your application, we’d highly recommend you engage directly with the Hiring Manager to find out more about it and to discuss in closer detail how your skills and experience can aid you to demonstrate your potential in this secondment should you decide to apply.  We look forward to receiving your application!

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ 

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

 To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application 

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.