Widening Participation Assistant - Salford
Opportunity Overview
An exciting new opportunity for an Assistant role has arisen within the Widening Participation Team. The position is fixed term for 9 months, from November to July, and is an ideal opportunity for someone with a passion for working with young people on events and activities, to gain experience of working within a fast-paced, fun and rewarding environment.
Working in Widening Participation offers us the chance to play a part in someones decision-making about their future which is a real privilege. Were fun and flexible, and we work hard as a team and engage with a wide variety of staff across the institution in the achievement of our goals. The role provides an opportunity to make a real difference to the learners that we work with. Across the 9 months, youll get the opportunity to work in a tight-knit team within a large, complex organisation and develop a range of transferable skills: gaining experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders and developing your interpersonal and time management skills.



Youll also have the opportunity to have your voice heard, to shape the role and to develop yourself both personally and professionally.
Its important to note that the post holder will need to be able to work adaptable hours, including evenings and occasional weekend commitments. There will also be times of the year that on-campus working is required all week-round
Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a check with the disclosure and barring service.
Applicants should be aware that this opportunity may close early if we receive a high volume of applications
Key Responsibilities
A key part of your role will be supporting the work of the team, including assisting during events both off campus and externally in schools and colleges in Greater Manchester. You will be responsible for working directly on the Greater Manchester Higher collaboration, a regional

📌 Widening Participation Assistant (Martos)
🏢 University of Salford
📍 Martos