Executive Support Officer

University of Salford; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Salford seeks an Executive Support Officer for the School of Health and Society. The successful candidate will handle governance processes, support leadership, and ensure efficient operations within a diverse and dynamic environment. This role offers flexibility, comprehensive training, and an inclusive culture designed to support both staff and students.

Benefits

32 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing support services

Lifestyle benefits and discounts through MySalford

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Confident and proactive communicator.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating governance processes.
• Supporting School governance and committees.
• Collaborating with Professional Services teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Job description

Opportunity Overview

The School of Health and Society is looking for an Executive Support Officer to join our dynamic Professional Services team.

As the largest school within the University of Salford, the School of Health and Society spans a wide range of health and social science disciplines. This role sits at the heart of our Executive Office, supporting the School’s leadership, governance, and operational activities.

We’re seeking a confident and proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable engaging with colleagues at all levels. As Executive Support Officer, you’ll play a key role in coordinating governance processes, supporting members of the School Leadership Team, and ensuring the smooth running of administrative and operational functions.

We are proud of our diverse student population and it is important for us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and colleagues can bring their whole selves to the University. It is important to us that our students see themselves reflected in those who teach them, and that higher education is a place where they can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting School governance, committees, and leadership activities
• Coordinating financial processes, ethics administration, and resource management
• Assisting with recruitment, events, and Health and Safety support
• Collaborating with other Professional Services teams to drive continuous improvement

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 centers, 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
• 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

In Short

• Industry Education & Training
• Founded 1896
• Location Salford, Manchester
• Company size 1000 - 4999

About Us

We have answered the needs of industry since 1896, when we began as the Salford Royal Technical Institute - we’ve now been a leading university for over 50 years and our one of the fastest growing universities in the country. Our forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years.

Industry collaboration is at the heart of what we do. It means we develop and nurture outstanding relationships with industry in all aspects of our business, from developing our curriculum and producing job-ready graduates, to research, consultancy and knowledge exchange.

We are just 2km from Manchester. Greater Manchester is one of the most diverse city regions in the UK.

Join our Team

At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

We offer rewarding careers. A career where everything you do will make a difference –to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive.

Our Unique Culture

Our university community encompasses over28,000 students, 2800 staff and over 200,000 alumniwho come to study, teach and research here from all around the world.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

Wellbeing

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

Why Us?

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive.

Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs