The University of Salford
Programme Assistant

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Salford, United Kingdom
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Job Info
- Job Identification: 993
- Posting Date: 08/11/2026, 10:24 AM
- Apply Before: 08/30/2026, 10:59 PM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Salary: From £28,031 to £29,588
- DBS required: No
- Driving Required: No
- Organization: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford
Opportunity Overview
We are looking for an organised, proactive individual who enjoys working in a team to deliver an excellent service to students and colleagues. The Programme Assistant within the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Environment plays an important role in supporting Programme Administrators in the effective delivery of programme-related administrative tasks for our academic programmes.
Note this opportunity may close early depending on application volumes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent customer service to students, staff and external partners.
- Maintain accurate data within the student information system, updating records in line with University procedures and processes and undertaking quality checks.
- Contribute to the administration of assessment boards, including; collection and preparation of data, updating student records and informing students of their results, in line with university quality assurance procedures and deadlines.
- Providing administrative support for examinations including, gathering data, collating and checking examination papers and supporting students with additional requirements.
- Advise students and colleagues on quality standards ad compliance with University regulations and procedures.
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Science Engineering and Environment is an applied science and engineering faculty creating innovative AI and sustainable technologies collaboratively to deliver meaningful impact with an inclusive and ethical focus. We play a major role in the delivery of the overall teaching, research and innovation activity within the University of Salford. The Faculty has two departments (Computer Science and Engineering; and Built and Natural Environments), supported by knowledgeable professional and technical services teams. Underpinned by thematic research centres and two Innovation Institutes (Energy House and Acoustics), we co-create teaching opportunities with students and apprentices, developing the next generation of engineers and scientists.
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 membership
- 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
- Team Salford - join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities
- A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you


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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.
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