Doctoral School Support Assistant

Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic and customer focused person to join the Doctoral School Team for a 12-month maternity cover position.

As a Doctoral School Support Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for prospective PGR students, delivering high quality customer-centric support. You will play a key role responding to enquiries, guiding candidates through the application process, monitoring attendance and supporting activities across the student lifecycle.

Join our friendly, dynamic, and supportive team. We thrive in a fast-paced environment, where collaboration and enthusiasm drive everything we do. Our team is made up of passionate individuals who care about each other’s success and work together to achieve our shared goals. We believe in fostering a positive and inclusive culture, where everyone’s ideas are valued.

Key responsibilities or requirements 

• Working as an integral part of the administrative support team, ensuring coordination of effort and effective working practices. 

• Preparing and formatting a wide range of documents such as reports, papers, agenda and minutes. 

• Updating spreadsheets and databases accurately, running and presenting standard reports as required. 

• Operating according to internal controls and best practice, challenging non-compliance and referring upwards as necessary. 

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience in engaging with people at all levels. 

A bit about Research and Knowledge Exchange

The University of Salford prides itself on being a civic University with deep roots in its local area, whilst making a major contribution regionally, nationally and internationally, through partnerships and excellence in research, on the global stage. With over 20,000 students and 2,000 colleagues, we are a significant business in our own right and one which is truly proud to be part of Salford and our community.

The University strategy for innovation, sets out how we will drive forward our ambitions for research and enterprise and contribute to Salford’s strategic priority of Industry Collaboration. This strategy supports our plans to grow industry engagement and income, enhance the student experience, develop critical mass in areas of world class research, produce real-world impacts, and develop a vibrant community of high-quality researcher and enterprise leaders.

We have entered a new and exciting era for research at the University, making investments in our students, staff and research infrastructure to help us achieve our overall aim of producing research that is high-impact and high-profile and that is beneficial to our stakeholder groups. 

What’s in it for you? 

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave - 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 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.

Apply today for a career that works for you!

Closing Date: 02/01/2025

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