The University of Salford
Programme Assistant
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Job Info
- Job Identification: 676
- Posting Date: 06/22/2026, 08:00 AM
- Apply Before: 07/05/2026, 10:59 PM
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Proposed Interview Dates: 30/04/2026
- Salary: From £28,031 to £29,588
- DBS required: No
- Driving Required: No
- Organization: School of Health and Society, University of Salford
Opportunity Overview
The School of Health & Society is seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Programme Assistant to join our professional services team. We are looking for someone with strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality support. In return, you will play a key role in shaping a positive experience for students and staff, with opportunities for professional development and career progression in higher education administration.
This is a varied and rewarding opportunity, central to programme delivery and the smooth running of School operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing a front-line professional service to School Office visitors and delivering an outstanding customer experience to students and staff.
- Supporting academic staff with programme and module information and activities, aligned with University processes and professional requirements.
- Delivering high-quality administrative and programme support for partnerships, enterprise, and School growth initiatives.
- Co-ordinating School induction activities with academic staff, School support teams, and University departments such as Student Administration and Student Experience and Support.
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About The School
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. 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. You will be part of an ambitious journey to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.
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- Competitive Salary and excellent pension scheme.
- An impressive 32 days leave, plus bank holidays, additional time off at winter break, 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.
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Job Description
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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