Programme Assistant

The School of Health & Society is seeking a Programme Assistant to support Programme Administrators in ensuring all activities and tasks underpinning programme support and office administration are implemented and managed in line with University processes. This role focuses on partnerships, enterprise, and the development of the School’s initiatives for growth in various areas of business.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide front-line professional service to visitors and outstanding customer experience to students and staff.
• Support academic staff in maintaining programme and module information.
• Ensure smooth administration of programmes and support for the School Office.
• To liaise with University administrative and student support teams across the University in relation to the student journey 
• Implement University, School, and professional regulation policies related to academic programmes.
• Manage assessment details and support placement activity administration.
• Undertake committee servicing and prepare data for assessment board meetings.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus, prioritise tasks effectively, and exhibit outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• To foster and support a dynamic team approach within the School Office, working effectively as a team member and to shared objectives.
• Utilise advanced IT skills, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and ensure GDPR compliance

A bit about The School of Health and 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.  

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

/ 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

/ 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

/ 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 

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