LTEC PA/Support Officer

Who we are!

The University of Salford (UoS) is ambitious and at the heart of a fast-developing community. Our expertise help transform diverse individuals and communities through teaching, research, innovation, and engagement. Salford is at the forefront of this transformation, leading the way in areas such as health, energy, media, and the built environment. Our 20,000 students contribute enormously to the local economy.

A bit about LTEC

LTEC is led by a senior academic and supported by a nucleus of people with a proven track record of excellence in learning, teaching and assessment. It provides a focal point to disseminate and embed best practice, engaging with all teaching staff. Its role is to support and inspire educators and facilitate change through action. Working with and within Academic Schools to embed changes and enhancements to practice, the Centre is an enabler to inform and change practice and to communicate successes, bringing Salford to the forefront as a sector leader.

What will the role involve? 

We are seeking a PA/Support Officer to assist the Professor of Learning and Teaching and Head of LTEC in the delivery of the Enabling Student Success (ESS) framework to make impactful change across four key areas: customer service, academic success, leadership and environment, while supporting LTEC with its ambitious transformation strategy. Reporting to the Head of LTEC and Professor of Learning and Teaching, the PA/Support Officer will provide high level, confidential and comprehensive PA and business administration to support LTEC to drive excellence and ensure consistent good practice in learning, teaching and assessment that will enable our students and staff to succeed.

You'll have the following skills & experience

To deliver the challenges of this role the PA/Support Officer will be expected to demonstrate high levels of initiative, outstanding time-management and organisational skills, be able to identify creative solutions and work in a collaborative manner.

What’s in it for you?

With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations. Our student population is already incredibly diverse, and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well.

To help you, we have wide ranging colleague support networks, promoting awareness events throughout the year and giving you the opportunity to share your experiences with others. Our extensive faith centre facilities reflect our continuing commitment to support the student and colleague experience and the beliefs and values you bring to our community.

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

A few more things!

The starting salary for this post is £25,642 and the annual leave allocation is 23 days per annum.

There is a varied benefits package available through ‘MySalford’ where you can tailor your benefits to suit your own lifestyle – everything from additional annual leave, savings on High Street shopping, travel discounts as well as health and wellbeing support. We also offer a generous pension scheme, on site car parking (subject to competitive monthly fees), onsite sport facilities and discounted gym membership.

We look forward to receiving your application!  Shortlisting will take place after everyone is back from Christmas break on 9th January.  Interviews will be on 16th January.