Administrative Support Worker

The School of Health and Society is the largest school at the University of Salford, bringing together four Directorates across a wide range of health and social science disciplines. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrative Support Worker to join our Professional Services team.

This is a part-time role (16 hours per week) predominantly on campus at the University of Salford Allerton Building and is designed to provide dedicated, day-to-day administrative support to an academic member of staff. The postholder will play a key role in enabling effective teaching, research and wider academic activity, including supporting a blind member of staff by ensuring information, materials and systems are accessible and well organised.

Key responsibilities include:

• Diary, email and meeting management.
• Supporting teaching and research administration.
• Converting documents and materials into accessible formats.
• Undertaking literature and information searches.
• Proof-reading academic documents.
• Assisting with the preparation and organisation of teaching materials.
• Uploading and managing content on the University’s virtual learning environment.
• Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the discipline and wider department.

You will work closely with the academic member of staff, programme administration teams and other Professional Services colleagues across the School, helping to navigate systems, manage information and maintain effective organisation of teaching, research and administrative activities.

About you:
You will be well organised, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail. Strong communication skills, confidence using digital systems, and a commitment to inclusive and accessible working practices are essential. Experience in an administrative role within a higher education or professional environment would be advantageous.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive academic environment and to make a meaningful contribution to inclusive education and research at the University of Salford.

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.
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• 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.
• Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• 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.
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to.

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