Programme Assistant

Opportunity

Are you passionate about providing good customer service and administrative support? Are you motivated to engage students dynamically and creatively? Are you looking for a job in a fast-paced environment that will challenge you, and bring you high levels of job satisfaction? If so, this role within the Professional Services team in the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford could be right for you!

Our Programme Assistant reports to and assists the Programme Administrator in ensuring that all activities and tasks underpinning processes are timely and appropriately implemented and managed in line with University processes. You’ll help with processes that support student registration, module enrolment, mark entry, assessment boards and graduation. You will also help provide a front facing service to all students in the school and manage student queries through email and telephony channels.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the job description.

A Bit About The School Of Health & Society …

With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.

Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.

Our award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and we have plans to further develop our estate to build on this success.

We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.

By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional days.

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

Location and campuses - Our location sets us apart. We are just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.

Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support.