Transport Development Officer

We have a new opportunity to join our Campus Services team as they help deliver our exciting Campus Masterplan and have a visible impact across the university for years to come!

Our campus services department is a strategic and outward looking team overseeing the delivery of commercial services and supporting in our campus connectivity plan.

We’re looking for a hands-on and experienced transport development officer who will proactively act as the University’s champion in promoting sustainable travel.  

Join us as a Transport Development Officer at The University of Salford and be part of Team Salford, and one of the UK’s fastest growing universities.  There’s never been a better time to join us!

Interviews for this opportunity are expected to take place in the week commencing 16 September 2024.

If you have any questions around this, you can contact Matthew Mealing, at M.Mealing@salford.ac.uk

About the Estates and Facilities Division

Estates and Facilities has a vision to co-create excellent learning, working and living environments that fully engage staff, students, visitors and industry and that facilitates the sharing of knowledge and information.

Supporting diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our community and we want our colleagues to reflect the diversity in our campus. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who might need to work flexibly, as well as those from underrepresented groups. We want our team to be a mix of people and skills, where everyone feels they have a voice and are able to succeed.

Over the next two years our campus services team will:

• Develop and implement a sustainable travel and transport plan for the University
• Develop, implement and encourage initiatives to support and improve staff and student travel planning arrangements
• Improvement in operations aligned to our environmental and sustainable strategies
• Increase revenue with our growth plans and fund new sustainable initiatives

We would love to hear from you if you have any of the following:

• Experience in commercial business and developing, implementing and monitoring travel and transport plans.
• Good skills and experience around stakeholder communications, understanding of risk and contract management.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects as part of a large programme.

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.

Location and campuses - Our location sets us apart. We are just 2km from Manchester city centre. Our Peel Park campus is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.

Become unstoppable – apply today!

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