About University of Salford
What is the University of Salford?
The University of Salford says "We have answered the needs of industry since 1896, when we began as the Salford Royal Technical Institute" and that it has "now been a leading university for over 50 years". Its working-for-us page says it is "one of the fastest growing universities in the country" and proud "to have more partnerships with SMEs than any other Greater Manchester university", naming partners such as Siemens, NHS Trusts and The Lowry. It offers "a wide variety of rewarding careers across a range of academic, technical and professional services roles", from its schools of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, Health and Society, Salford Business School and Science, Engineering and Environment to its Professional Services.
Where will I work?
Its working-for-us page says "We are just 2 km from Manchester" and describes two campuses: "Our Peel Park Campus", "a campus university" with green spaces, "an array of amenities on site" and "Energy House 2.0, a world leading energy test house", and "Our Media City Campus", "at the heart of one of the country's leading digital and media hubs". Its jobs page lists "Flexible working - we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance", and its people-and-culture page says "We support flexible ways of working". Of the ten roles on its recruitment site on 2026-10-09, three of the four postings read are marked Hybrid, and the board also lists technician and plumber roles.
What is the University of Salford team like?
Its people-and-culture page says "There is a real sense of belonging here at Salford" and lists "five colleague networks – Parents Network, Salford Proud, BAME Network, Women's Voice and SalfordAbility", plus "a dedicated Faith Centre". Its training page says "We recognise that everyone works differently", offers "LinkedIn Learning and extensive library services", the "Salford Managers Programme" and "the opportunity to complete a qualification such as an apprenticeship". It says it is "a proud member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter" and "the first UK university to commit to the Living Pension standard".
Work-Life Balance
Its jobs page lists "Generous annual leave - An impressive 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas", and each of the four postings read repeats "An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!" Its reward page says "We also have a generous annual leave package which includes additional university closure days at Christmas and we support a Holiday Carry Forward scheme", and that "All colleagues also have the option to buy additional annual leave". It lists "maternity, paternity, shared parental responsibility, adoption and other special leave", a 24-hour free, confidential help and advice service, "over 65 trained mental health first aiders" and "a free will writing service".
Perks and Benefits
- 32 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas
- The option to buy extra leave, and a Holiday Carry Forward scheme
- A culture of flexible and agile working
- Pension schemes (Aviva and USS) depending on the grade of the role
- Maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and other special leave
- A 24-hour confidential help service, in-house counselling and over 65 mental health first aiders
- LinkedIn Learning, leadership programmes and apprenticeships
- MySalford discounts, a Totum card and free Specsavers eye tests
- Season ticket loans, parking discounts, a car lease scheme and Cycle to Work
- A free will writing service
- Discounted gym memberships and sports facilities