International Development Assistant

A bit about the International Office Team…

The International Office is an integrated professional services unit with expert teams dedicated to the successful delivery of the University’s internationalisation agenda. The International Office supports the Academic Schools in a wide range of global engagement activities, including: international recruitment for on-campus and off-campus students, managing overseas representatives and partners, working with services across the University to support the international student journey, from enquiry and application to enrolment, as well as supporting international opportunities for students and staff across the University.

We now wish to appoint an enthusiastic International Development Assistant who will strengthen our team by sharing our passion for providing continuous support to our diverse University community.

So what will the role involve?

The International Development Assistant’s role is integral in supporting a recruitment and conversion strategy to achieve University’s targets and it involves:

• To be the first point of contact and responsible for activities that promote the University to international students, including providing campus tours, taking part in open days and other events, both on-campus and
• To be responsible for handling enquires from various internal and external  stakeholders including agents, sponsoring bodies and academic colleagues across the University
• To be responsible for providing professional administrative support to the international recruitment team especially in areas of agent management and implementation of Agent Quality Framework.

We aim to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community. At Salford you’ll also have the opportunity to add value, bring new and fresh ideas to the organisation and contribute to on-going and future initiatives at the University.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours (including evenings and occasional weekend commitments).

Please contact Elena Nikoulina at  e.nikoulina@salford.ac.uk for an informal discussion.

Please note, the role closes at 23:55 on the date specified.

What’s in it for you? – the benefits

• 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 both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance
• 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 support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!