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Salford¡¯s move is expected to affect administrative posts in the main.

The university says the eventual number of job losses is likely to be ¡°significantly lower¡± than 218, but it has not ruled out compulsory redundancies. The announcement puts around 9 per cent of the institution¡¯s 2,500 jobs at risk.

The cuts come at a time when Salford is undertaking significant spending on its campus at the MediaCityUK development.

A Salford spokesman said: ¡°As part of our strategy to enhance and improve our teaching and student experience, we are embarking on a programme to deliver more effective administrative and professional services.

¡°This will affect around 200 employees, but a significant number of new roles are being created which will be filled by affected staff. The number of job losses is expected to be significantly lower than the affected figure.

¡°We remain fully committed to working with the unions and staff to avoid compulsory redundancy where possible,¡± the Salford spokesman said.

john.morgan@tsleducation.com