Entrepreneurship Assistant

The University of Salford

. Provide administrative support to The Launch and the wider Enterprise and Careers team .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSalford • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong administrative support capabilities, including event coordination, content management, and data analysis. Proficient in using Microsoft Teams for managing online events and stakeholder communications.

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Administrative SupportEvent CoordinationContent ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft Teams

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionData AnalysisPresentation CreationPromotional Display CreationEvent SetupWorkshop Coordination1:1 Mentoring Coordination

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityEfficiencyPrompt Communication

Tools & Technologies

Advantage SystemMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

O Level/GCSE or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder EngagementStudent EnquiriesUniversity SystemsExternal Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide administrative support to The Launch and the wider Enterprise and Careers team
Support the frontline professional service
Respond to student and stakeholder enquiries through multiple channels
Set up events on the Advantage system
Schedule workshops, 1:1 mentoring and pitching panels
Invite external stakeholders
Create, edit and manage Launch Digital Programme content, membership and online events on Microsoft Teams
Collect, store and analyse data from university systems
Create presentations and promotional displays
Prepare appropriate materials
Work closely with the Incubation Manager, Enterprise Consultant and Advisor, Library and school stakeholders, and external organisations

Requirements

What you’ll need

O level/GCSE or equivalent
Ability to provide adaptable and efficient administrative support
Ability to respond promptly to student and stakeholder enquiries via telephone, email, social media and university systems
Ability to set up and coordinate bookable events, workshops, 1:1 mentoring and pitching panels
Ability to create, edit and manage content, membership and online events on Microsoft Teams
Ability to collect, store and analyse data from university systems
Ability to create presentations and promotional displays and prepare appropriate materials
Availability for some evening and weekend working may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Excellent pension scheme
32 days leave plus bank holidays
Additional time off at Christmas
Opportunity to buy additional leave
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Lifestyle benefits and discounts through MySalford employee portal
Employee Assistance Programme and counselling
Sports and fitness facilities
Discounted gym memberships
Flexible hours and/or a mix of at-home and on-campus working, dependent on service needs