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Executive Chief Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor
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Job Information
* Organization: Vice-Chancellors Department, University of Salford
* Location: Salford, United Kingdom
* Job Identification: 234
* Posting Date: 08/08/2025, 04:44 PM
* Apply Before: 09/07/2025, 10:59 PM
* Job Schedule: Full time
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Salary: From £59,139 to £66,537
* DBS required: No
* Driving Required: No
Role context
The Vice-Chancellor and the University Leadership Team are leading the delivery of our exciting and ambitious new strategy for the University. The Vice-Chancellor requires a proactive Executive Chief Advisor with strong business and policy acumen to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders; to advise the Vice-Chancellor on high-level policy issues, anticipating significant strategic issues and where appropriate leading on and supporting the University Leadership Team in the delivery of strategic projects and institutional initiatives. The Executive Chief Advisor will play a pivotal role in supporting the Vice-Chancellor and University Leadership Team with the delivery of the University’s strategic objectives.
The University’s New Strategy – ‘Innovating To Enrich Lives’ – frames how the University will work as an Inclusive Community over the next five years and beyond. It aims to foster a collaborative, inclusive and purposeful culture with enquiry, learning and action at the heart of all we do, leading to outstanding quality and world-changing outcomes that will enable:
* our students to flourish and contribute to society,
* our colleagues to be members of an organisation that strives for social justice,
* the development of new knowledge and advanced technology and practice,
* the University community to contribute to the broader community.
Ultimately the goal is innovating towards a more sustainable, equitable, just, healthy, creative and prosperous society.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Vice-Chancellor at key meetings, events and conferences with the preparation of speeches, presentations and briefings; represent the Vice-Chancellor when required
* Anticipate and address significant strategic and operational issues, providing insightful advice and strategic recommendations
* Work with internal stakeholders to analyse proposals and policy issues, ensuring alignment with the Universitys strategy
* Provide confidential advice and support on sensitive issues, troubleshooting significant institutional and reputational challenges
* Support the Vice-Chancellor on major visits, leading follow-up actions with the University Leadership Team and other colleagues
* Engage in external networks to identify emerging practices and compliance matters relevant to the Vice-Chancellor
* Manage the social media accounts for the Vice-Chancellor and liaise closely with colleagues on internal and external communications
Candidate Profile
We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate the following:
* High levels of initiative, influencing, leadership, and policy skills
* Creative, open, and collaborative approach
* Strong understanding of the public policy environment
* Excellent written, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
* Proven experience in project leadership and strategic analysis
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
* Impressive 32 days’ leave plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the option to buy more
* Flexible working – culture of flexible and agile working
* Professional development – comprehensive training and development opportunities
* Sense of community and belonging; commitment to diversity and sustainability
About Us
Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development. All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership, on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub. We value diversity and have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. Find out more about a career that works for you at www.salford.ac.uk/jobs.
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