Strategic Change Project Coordinator

University of Salford (Personnel); Salford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking an organized Project Coordinator to join the Strategic Portfolio Office. You will coordinate the Strategic Change Team and support change delivery initiatives. The role includes providing administrative support, ensuring effective communication, and facilitating team operations. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Lifestyle benefits and discounts

Wellbeing support services

Commitment to sustainability

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination across the Strategic Change Team.
• Maintain a clear view of team activities and priorities.
• Provide administrative and logistical support.
• Facilitate operational consistency in processes and reporting.
• Act as the central point of contact for information sharing.

Job description

Opportunity Overview

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and people-focused Project Co-ordinator to join our Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO). You’ll play a vital role in coordinating the Strategic Change Team and supporting the delivery of change initiatives that help shape the University’s future. Working closely with colleagues across the Strategic Change Network, you’ll connect activity, build capability, and showcase impact. Through effective coordination, clear communication, and strong teamwork, you’ll help the team work efficiently and visibly—supporting the University’s ambition to deliver positive, people-focused change.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coordination across the Strategic Change Team, ensuring alignment between Head of Strategic Change, Business Change Managers, the Engagement Lead, and project initiatives.
• Maintain a clear view of team activities, priorities, and dependencies to support effective planning and decision-making.
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including meeting coordination, documentation, and record-keeping.
• Facilitate operational consistency in processes, reporting, and engagement across the team.
• Act as the central point of contact for information sharing, progress updates, and team-wide communications.

About the School or About the Department

The Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) enables the delivery of the University’s strategic portfolio by working in partnership with our university community to advise, support, and empower teams to enact change. We provide guidance, tools, and resources to ensure high-quality delivery and monitoring of our strategic projects.

The SPO is structured into three teams: Governance, which ensures clear frameworks and oversight; Delivery, which supports project execution and alignment with strategic objectives; and Change, which drives adoption and sustainable impact across the university. Together, we embed effective project management and change practices to enable our portfolio to deliver real benefits.

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.

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