Project support Co-ordinator FTC

Project Support Co-ordinator

The University of Salford has an exciting new opportunity in The Office for Students (OfS) for a Project Support Co-ordinator.  The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise a varied workload and work to deadlines, a strong attention to detail and the initiative to develop and maintain the project timeline. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience providing high-level administrative support to a large team.  As the Project Support Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the University’s objective to grow and diversify our apprenticeship portfolio in order to address current and future skill gaps.

Here at Salford, we are proud of our diverse community. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of everything we do.  We aim to raise aspirations for all, removing any barriers and developing an inclusive campus that supports our students and colleagues.  We value diversity and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the two Project Managers in the administrative coordination of the project, including organising meetings, sending invites and taking and circulating meeting minutes.
• Support the Finance Team and Project Managers in chairing monthly project meetings and collating individual Workstream Reports.
• Support the Project Managers in the administrative coordination of other project activities, such as lead generation and market insight campaigns.
• Support the Project Managers on submitting any future bids and tenders.
• Work with colleagues across the business, including both academic and professional services, to ensure the successful delivery of waves 1 and 2 of the OfS project.

A bit about the School of Arts & Media and E2i

The International and Regional Development Directorate is fundamental to the delivery of the University’s internationalisation strategy and ICZ (Industry Collaboration Zones) agenda. The Directorate includes Degree Apprenticeships, UK and International Partnerships, the International Office, Salford Languages, Enterprise and the ICZ support team.

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.

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.

Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038.

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.

Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support.

Become unstoppable – apply today!