Overview
Projects and Events Assistant – Salford
Opportunity Overview
We’re looking for a proactive, creative and highly organised individual to join our team and help to deliver exceptional student events. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for enhancing the student experience, plus an enthusiasm for working in the higher education sector. You’ll be responsible for planning and coordinating a range of events, ensuring every element is managed with care and attention to detail. If you’re someone who takes initiative, thrives on collaboration, and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver a range of student events, including celebration events such as award ceremonies, wellbeing initiatives, and inclusive community-building activities.
- Coordinate event logistics and suppliers, managing venues, catering, AV, Health & Safety, and promotional content to ensure seamless, professional and engaging experiences.
- Collaborate with internal teams and students, supporting peer-to-peer initiatives and ensuring events reflect diverse student needs and interests.
- Support the management of budgets and timelines, keeping events on track and within scope while maintaining high standards.
- Monitor event impact and feedback, using insights to improve future activities and contribute to inform continuous improvement and future planning.
About the School
The School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is a leading centre for practice-based creative education in the North West. With over 5,000 students across four Directorates – Art and Design; Journalism, Politics and Contemporary History; Film, Broadcast Media and Creative Technology; and Performance, Music, English and Dance – we offer a rich portfolio of specialist, research-informed programmes closely linked to the cultural and creative industries.
Based at both MediaCityUK and the New Adelphi Building, at the University’s Peel Park Campus, students benefit from professional facilities and industry-connected teaching. Our disciplines span from Animation, Fashion, and Fine Art to Journalism, Music, Politics, and Television & Radio.
We are expanding rapidly, driving curriculum innovation through strong industry and international partnerships. This is an exciting time to join a school committed to enriching the student experience and preparing graduates for successful careers in the creative industries.
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 option to buy more!
- Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Our community – we value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
- 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
- Greater Manchester – live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK
- Team Salford – join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities
- A rewarding career – where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
