School Executive Support Administrator

Opportunity

Are you a self-motivated, organised individual who works well as part of a team? Salford Business School is looking for you!

Salford Business School is looking for a School Executive Support Administrator who will provide high level, confidential and comprehensive secretarial support to members of the school's leadership team. Working as part of a collaborative group of administrators and assistants, this role co-ordinates administrative activity and ensures that all activity is completed in a timely manner & according to standard processes. To deliver the challenges of this role, a good School Executive Support Administrator demonstrate high levels of initiative, outstanding time-management and organisational skills and be able to identify creative solutions.

It's a unique opportunity to be close to the strategic decision-making body of the school and gain insight into the school's ever-growing ambitions for the future. The successful candidate will be key in supporting the leadership team and the school through this exciting time.

Key Responsibilities

• To act as part of a team providing a shared support function to the School Exec members.  Provide administrative support in order to deliver the operational requirements of the School Executive.

• Coordinate availability of the School Executive members, recording whereabouts & availability in the centralised tracker including the management of multiple complex diaries 

• Organise, efficiently and effectively, internal and external meetings on behalf of the Associate Deans & Directors, ensuring that they adhere to Governance Structure

• Coordinate & collate documentation required for internal meetings, utilising technology, such as Teams, to promote effective & paperless ways of working

• Document meeting minutes and coordinate the completion of actions

A bit about Salford Business School…

Outstanding teaching and learning, industry collaborations, knowledge transfer and research partnerships, international exchanges, student opportunities, outreach activities - these are just some of the ways we connect and work together.

As a Small Business Charter accredited School, we are proud to work in partnership with a wide range of regional businesses, from SMEs to multinationals, supporting growth and productivity in Greater Manchester and the wider region.

We are in the top 5 HESA ranking for SME engagement and the first university in the UK to gain a Social Enterprise Gold Mark.

Our on-campus business enterprises offer real-world experiences for our students, including, Launch@Salford, our on-site business incubation, and SILKS, our on-campus law clinic.

We deliver opportunities across Business, Law and Accounting, where our students gain real-world knowledge and develop future-focused skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. Along the way, they learn to be curious, adaptable and confident, ready to meet the digital, ethical and sustainability challenges of the 21st century.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme!

Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional days.

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

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 – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

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