- ABOUT US -
The Institute of Inner-City Learning (IICL) is one of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s four Institutes with campuses in Birmingham and London.

The IICL has multiple intakes per annum, delivers continuous learning, teaching and recruitment cycles and operates in an intensely competitive inner-city and multicultural HE environment. The Institute currently has approx. 4,000 non-residential students on Certificates of Higher Education, Honours degrees, Masters and Doctoral programmes, some of which are also taught at weekends.

- THE ROLE -
The post holder will be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas within Computing including Ethical Hacking, Enterprise Network Security and Digital Forensics. They may be required to lead modules for CertHE, BSc and MSc in Computing programmes.

The post holder will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. The post holder will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience. The post holder will undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University.

The post holder will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

The post holder will develop administrative activities and make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Campus and support Programme Managers, Academic Directors and Executive Dean on academic and professional management of the Campus.

Main duties will include:
• Offer teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team
• Offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, from seminar and small group tutorials, to large lectures, workshops or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles, within an established programme of study
• Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for individual modules or modules within a specific subject area, with a clear awareness and understanding of relevant quality assurance requirements
• Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice on study skills, research methods, assessment and dissertation work
• Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience
• Undertake relevant scholarly and research activity, either as part of a collaborative project or individually, as a means of updating knowledge in an appropriate specialism and underpinning effective learning and teaching, or for seeking publication, knowledge transfer, public dissemination, or for funding and grant opportunities
• Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement through, for example: gaining membership of the Higher Education Academy; relevant University staff development; or membership of a relevant professional body
• Undertake appropriate administrative tasks, including leading on programmes and modules to ensure the effective operation and management of the curriculum and, at the request of a line manager, undertake cross-programme or Academic Discipline administrative role such as student admissions, or involvement in marketing and open day initiatives
• Be an active and enthusiastic member of the Academic Discipline, working collaboratively with colleagues, participating in school boards and staff-student committees, attending, where appropriate, Institute working groups and committees, and making a positive contribution to the overall culture and environment of the Academic Discipline

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in relevant subject area
• Experience in the design and development of module content
• Experience of leading modules/programmes
• Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources, including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
• Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines

- FURTHER INFORMATION -
Please note that immigration sponsorship under the UK Government’s Skilled Worker visa route is not available for this role

- HOW TO APPLY -
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to start your application. Each page of your application will be saved when you click ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Wednesday 29th May 2024, at 11:59pm.

- ABOUT US -
The Institute of Inner City Learning (IICL) is one of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s four Institutes with campuses in Birmingham and London.

The IICL has multiple intakes per annum, delivers continuous learning, teaching and recruitment cycles and operates in an intensely competitive inner-city and multicultural HE environment. The Institute currently has approx. 4,000 non-residential students on Certificates of Higher Education, Honours degrees, Masters and Doctoral programmes, some of which are also taught at weekends.

-THE ROLE-
The Academic Director will focus on academic leadership and curriculum development, together with the day-to-day management of academic staff, curriculum delivery and the effective and efficient deployment of resources. The post holder will work closely with the Provost/Head of Institute, Dean of Birmingham Campus, Assistant Dean (Quality and Enhancement), other Assistant Deans, as well as the IICL’s existing team of Academic Directors, based across the Institute to oversee and develop the Birmingham campuses’ academic portfolios and to ensure all campuses operate within a cohesive and consistent academic development plan and framework. The post holders will have an in-depth understanding of the student learning experience and will lead on developing the learning, teaching and other scholarly activity across the Birmingham campuses’ named programmes.

The post holders will be members of the Birmingham Campus Management Team, liaising with the University’s Senior Management Team, and contribute to the development and implementation of UWTSD’s strategic plans, to learning and teaching and enhancement, to research and widening access strategies. In conjunction with the Dean of Birmingham Campus and IICL Assistant Deans, the post holder will manage the academic provision at the Birmingham Campus in a cross-disciplinary manner, ensuring consistency of delivery of the Institute’s business management related academic programmes in Birmingham.

As members of Birmingham Campus management team, the post holder will deputise for Senior Managers as appropriate. The post holder will support the delivery of weekend provision in Birmingham and be required on campus during some weekends.

Interviews for this role will be held on Campus face to face on Tuesday 18th June.

For informal discussion about this post, please contact the Dean of Birmingham Campus, Dr John Deane at J.deane@uwtsd.ac.uk.

-MAIN DUTIES-
Main duties will include, but not limited to:
• Provide strategic and proactive leadership for named academic programmes and programme boards;
• Enhance and develop the Institute’s reputation as a provider of high-quality Higher Education programmes;
• Develop a strong, popular and sustainable curriculum, with the aim of increasing the Institute’s student targets;
• Work closely with the Provost, IICL Senior Management and others (as appropriate) to initiate and develop interdisciplinary programmes across UWTSD’s other academic Institutes;
• Be an exemplar to and command respect from the Academic Team on learning, teaching and other scholarly activity;
• Provide leadership and line management to all Programme Managers within portfolio to ensure consistency and high-quality student experience and satisfaction across the Institute;
• Support the Institute’s ADQE and others to manage all quality assurance aspects of the portfolio, including auditing, data analysis and reporting;
• Work with IICL HR Business Partner (HRBP) to line manage academic staff and the human resource life cycle, including recruitment, selection, induction, well-being, general development and performance management of all academic related staff within their specific portfolios;
• Support the Senior Finance Business Partner and contribute to the effective management of the Institute’s budgets;
• Enhance the Birmingham campuses’ standing within their respective business communities;
• Develop, in collaboration with the Academic Directors Team (ADT) and UWTSD’s Central Home Recruitment Unit and others as appropriate an effective marketing strategy for the Institute’s generic and campus based academic portfolios;
• Liaise with the Head of Immigration and Visa Compliance to expand the Institute’s international links and ensure compliance with all aspects of attendance monitoring and management of international students;
• As a member of the ADT, the post holder will work closely with the Academic Office, Doctoral College and Research, Innovation and Enterprise Services and others to ensure that the Institute contributes constructively to the University’s Strategic Plan for Research and Commercialisation;
• Ensure representation of the Institute’s campus portfolios within the University and at external events and committees as appropriate;
• Support Senior Management and Campus Operations Managers in the discharge of compliance issues such as health and safety, data protection and freedom of information;
• Foster productive joint working relationships with other Institutes and professional departments, within the Institute’s agreed framework, criteria and plans;

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• A Doctoral qualification in at least one of the following disciplines: Business Management, Health & Social Care and/or Computing
• Evidence of current knowledge and understanding of the key drivers of the UK HE sector
• Proven and demonstrable experience in the design and development of curriculum content and learning and teaching practice
• Proven experience of quality assurance and quality enhancement, including compliance with the regulatory framework, audit, analysis and reporting requirements
• Proven experience and ability to analyse and present data as part of the effective decision-making and planning process
• Demonstrable experience of managing and motivating a diverse and multicultural team including full-time, fractional, and fixed term/hourly paid academics
• Proven knowledge of effective resource and budget management including action planning and working under pressure to meet conflicting demands
• Experience of working in an evolving environment and enabling others to be resilient, flexible and embrace change
• Previous experience at managerial level of contributing to the development of learning and teaching strategy at UK HE level
• Experience of collaborating and engaging with HE related external organisations, locally, regionally and internationally

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- BENEFITS -
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice vehicle leasing scheme for electric or hybrid cars

- HOW TO APPLY -
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to start your application. Each page of your application will be saved when you click ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Monday 27th May 2024, at 11:59 pm

- ABOUT US -
The Institute of Inner City Learning (IICL) is one of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s four Institutes with campuses in Birmingham and London.

The IICL has multiple intakes per annum, delivers continuous learning, teaching and recruitment cycles and operates in an intensely competitive inner-city and multicultural HE environment. The Institute currently has approx. 4,000 non-residential students on Certificates of Higher Education, Honours degrees, Masters and Doctoral programmes, some of which are also taught at weekends.

From June, this role will be based at our new Westferry Circus Campus. The Institute's move to Westferry Circus has many benefits but, most importantly, it will significantly enhance the learning and teaching experience for our students. Westferry Circus is an iconic and contemporary riverside building at the heart of London’s vibrant business district surrounded by a host of cultural and leisure amenities with convenient transport links by tube, bus, DLR and road. The new campus is designed to provide a friendly and welcoming environment to ensure that both staff and students can develop to their full potential in one of the most exciting cities in the world.

-THE ROLE-
The Lecturer in Business Management will be required to lead and/or teach a range of modules in the broad area of Business Management. We particularly welcome applicants who have expertise and are able to teach one or more of contemporary subjects such as Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Quantitative Methods for Business, Project Management, Digital Marketing, AI Applications in Business, or Finance & Accounting. However, applicants with exceptional expertise and teaching interests in other areas such as Strategy and Marketing can also apply.

The post holder will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. The post holder will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience.

In addition, those with some prior Programme Management experience may be given special consideration for this particular position.

The post holder will undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University. The post holder will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

-MAIN DUTIES-
• Offer teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team
• Offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, from seminar and small group tutorials, to large lectures, workshops or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles, within an established programme of study
• Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for individual modules or modules within a specific subject area, with a clear awareness and understanding of relevant quality assurance requirements
• Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice on study skills, research methods, assessment and dissertation work
• Offer appropriate advice, feedback, support, and encouragement to students, in both an academic and personal tutor role, to ensure a high-quality student experience
• Undertake relevant scholarly and research activity, either as part of a collaborative project or individually, as a means of updating knowledge in an appropriate specialism and underpinning effective learning and teaching, or for seeking publication, knowledge transfer, public dissemination, or for funding and grant opportunities
• Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement through, for example: gaining membership of the Higher Education Academy; relevant University staff development; or membership of a relevant professional body
• Undertake appropriate administrative tasks, including leading on programmes and modules to ensure the effective operation and management of the curriculum and, at the request of a line manager, undertake cross-programme or Academic Discipline administrative role such as student admissions, or involvement in marketing and open day initiatives

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in relevant subject area, with evidence
of good student feedback
• Experience in the design and development of module content
• Experience of leading modules/programmes
• Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources, including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
• Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

-BENEFITS -
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice vehicle leasing scheme for electric or hybrid cars

- HOW TO APPLY -
Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to start your application. Each page of your application will be saved when you click ‘Next’ or ‘Previous’.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd May 2024, 11:59 pm

Head of Student Cases
Carmarthen campus base, but should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary
£46,974 - £56,021 per annum

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is a student-centred university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment, and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.

The Academic Office is looking for a Head of Student Cases to lead the Student Case team based at our Carmarthen campus on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.


- THE ROLE –
The postholder will lead the University’s Student Cases team within the Academic Office. The team is responsible for the operational delivery and effective implementation of University’s Student Facing Policy Framework, which includes policies and procedures related to student discipline (including bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct), fitness to practice/study, student complaints, academic appeals, academic misconduct and extenuating circumstances.

The postholder will be up-to-date with statutory, legal and sector-wide developments as they relate to student conduct (e.g. in relation to disabled students, or in relation to cases that are also part of criminal proceedings) and work with senior staff in the Academic Office and across the University to develop and update the Student Facing policy and procedural framework and to ensure that it is implemented appropriately.

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered for this role you will need:
- An Honours degree
- Training undertaken in relation to one or more of the following: harassment and bullying, sexual misconduct, mental health, conflict resolution, mediation data protection
- Previous experience of working within a regulatory framework and a sound knowledge of current HE issues affecting students
- Comprehensive experience of complaint and appeals handling and/or serious cases
- Significant experience in completing sensitive investigations and drafting complex investigative reports
- Experience of supporting case panels or equivalent (e.g. committees)
- Ability to apply and follow procedures appropriately and work within a strong legal framework
- Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation (e.g. Equality Act)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively and transparently to a diverse range of people
- Ability to demonstrate effective organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines
- Excellent IT skills
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to conflict resolution and has a balanced and grounded view
- Diplomacy and sensitivity; an ability to navigate complex situations and differing viewpoints confidentially and professionally
- Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
- Demonstrates respect for vulnerable individuals
- Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others

It is also desirable to have:
- Experience line managing staff
- Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh – oral and written

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- BENEFITS –

Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Competitive pay and pay progression
- Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
- Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
- Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

So, if you feel you could thrive and make an impact in this role please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.
Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen.

Closing date: 31st May 2024, 11:59pm

Grounds Maintenance Operative
Swansea Campus (travel to other locations as necessary)
£24,248 to £24,533 per annum

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.

We are now looking for a Grounds Maintenance Operative to join us on a full-time (37 hours per week) on a 2 year fixed term basis.

- THE ROLE –

You will be expected to carry out landscaping and grounds duties and use a range of horticultural machinery. The role includes cleaning and grounds maintenance duties such as street sweeping, litter picking, leaf clearance, grass mowing and hedge cutting as well as implementing a planting plan and maintaining decorative grounds.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered for this role, you will need:
- PA1 (Safe handling & application of pesticides) and PA6 (Handheld application on land) or willingness to work towards
- Experience in providing high quality grounds and minor maintenance service
- Ability to identify potential risks and undertake risk assessments
- Valid full driving license

Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ‘Person Specification’ criteria.

- BENEFITS –

- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our comprehensive pay and benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay and pay progression
- Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
- Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
- Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

So, if you feel you could thrive and make an impact in this role, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.
Note your correspondence language will be determined by the language you apply in. To apply in Welsh, please click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen.

Closing date: 20 May 2024, 11:59pm

Senior Site Operative
Carmarthen Campus and prepared to work at other locations if necessary
£25,138 - £28,759 per annum

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our dedicated and talented employees, and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), and 21st in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide, 2023). Our success depends heavily on the commitment and skills of our people.

We are now looking for a Senior Site Operative to join us on a full-time (37 hours over 7 days a week) on a permanent basis.

- THE ROLE –
The post holder will be expected to supervise the team, make sure the daily tasks are being carried out, but also expected to carry out Site Operative tasks, minor maintenance and cover where needed.
Please view the Job Description for further details.

- ABOUT YOU –

To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Good general level of education
- Previous experience in providing high quality customer service.
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to demonstrate effective organisational skills.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines when required
- Possess good IT skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, guidelines and procedures.
- Capability of demonstrating self- motivation.
- Demonstrates respect for diverse range of people.
- Ability to work effectively as an individual, as part of a team and in partnership with others.
- Ability to work unsupervised and to direct own work.
- Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality.
- Adopts a positive approach to personal learning and development.
- Hold clean current driving licence.

It would also be beneficial if you have:
- Possess an in-date first aid certificate (willingness to undertake training will be essential)
- Mental Health First Aid (willingness to undertake training will be essential)
- ASIST Suicide Prevention Training (willingness to undertake training will be essential)
- IOSH working safely (willingness to undertake training will be essential)
- Conflict Management Training
- Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh – oral and written


- BENEFITS –

- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days

Our comprehensive pay and benefits package includes:
- Competitive pay and pay progression
- Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
- Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
- Support for health and wellbeing, including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health, and counselling support services
- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

Closing date: 29 May 2024 11:59pm