University of Salford

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

We have answered the needs of industry since 1896, when we began as the Salford Royal Technical Institute - we’ve now been a leading university for over 50 years and are one of the fastest growing universities in the country.

We are proud to have more partnerships with SMEs than any other Greater Manchester university. Our forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years.

Strong partnerships with the likes of Siemens, NHS Trusts and The Lowry bring real-world industry opportunities for our students and make a real difference to the communities around us.

Our location

Our location sets us apart. We are just 2 km from Manchester. Greater Manchester is one of the most diverse city regions in the UK with over 200 languages spoken.

Our colleagues live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.

The city offers great transport links both in and around Greater Manchester. Furthermore, a packed calendar of world-class events and festivals to discover.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave - An impressive 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas. You will also have the option to buy additional leave if needed.
• 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.
• Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter - we are a proud member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. As a Member, we are committed to providing work that is secure, flexible and fairly paid, ensuring our employees are developed, well-managed and engaged, with their health and wellbeing a top priority.
• Living Pension - We are the first UK university to commit to the Living Pension standard. This is a voluntary savings target for employers that seek to help colleagues, especially those at the lower end of the pay scale, to build up a pension pot that will provide enough income to meet their everyday needs in retirement.
• 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.
• Sustainable Salford - we embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming Net Zero Carbon by 2038
• Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.
• Our Peel Park Campus - is unique and offers lots of green spaces. Great transport links, including Salford Crescent train station on our doorstep, means we’re easy to get to. And our MediaCity Campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.