This Living Wage Week (9–15 November), The University is proud to celebrate its continued commitment as an accredited Real Living Wage employer.

The University has been accredited by the Living Wage Foundation since 2019, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and our responsibility as a major employer and civic institution in Greater Manchester. Earlier this year, we implemented the Real Living Wage of £13.45 per hour, ensuring all University colleagues are paid at or above this level.

The Real Living Wage is independently calculated according to the cost of living and goes beyond the government minimum.

Paying a Real Living Wage is an important part of helping people achieve greater financial security and tackling in-work poverty. It also reflects the values at the heart of our social responsibility commitments: promoting fairness, reducing inequalities and supporting the wellbeing of our people and communities.

During Living Wage Week, we’re proud to stand alongside almost 17,000 accredited employers working to make fair pay the norm.