Programme Assistant at University of Salford in Salford, England, GB

Join us at the University of Salford and be part of Team Salford and one of the UK's fastest growing universities!

Opportunity Overview

The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Programme Assistant to join the Professional Services team. This is a varied role for someone with strong administrative and communication skills who can manage competing priorities. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented and flexible and confident in working both independently and as part of a team.

Note this opportunity may close early depending on application volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare data for assessment board meetings.
• Prioritise tasks effectively, and exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Utilise advanced IT skills, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and ensure GDPR compliance
• Demonstrate strong customer focus and outstanding customer experience to students and staff.
• Ensure smooth administration of programmes and support to academics.

About the School

The School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology is one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the North West. We offer research-informed specialist programmes which benefit from close relationships with the cultural industries. The School’s teaching activities are organised into four Directorates, which currently total around 4,800 students. The School’s portfolio brings together arts and humanities-based disciplines with a comprehensive range of subjects including Animation; Creative Writing; Fashion; Fine Art; Film Production; Journalism; Music; Performance; Photography; Politics; and TV and Radio.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer 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 support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
• Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub

Job Description

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About the Company

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.