Lecturer in Islamic Studies
Flexible arrangements though Lampeter as home campus
£36,382 to £42,149 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).
We are now looking for a Lecturer in Islamic Studies to join us on a full time, 4 year fixed term basis for working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE -
We are looking for a highly proficient Qur’an scholar, fluent in Arabic, to work within a team of academics looking at the translation of the Qur’an and selected Hadith from Arabic into Welsh. You will play a key role in providing guidance, scholarship and deep knowledge of the Koran and related texts. The team will be composed of academics from various disciplines, including Welsh and Translation studies, and will be working in conjunction with scholars from Cardiff University.

Subject to the requirements of the project, you may also deliver some teaching and workshops, on the project or on wider Islamic / Koranic issues, or contribute to related activities such as the Translation Studies Reading Group.. This may also include support for the delivery of postgraduate studies and where appropriate Dissertation supervision. You will undertake their own scholarship and research, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University. Where appropriate you may also make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as marketing activities, appropriate administrative activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

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 as a Lecturer in Islamic Studies, you will need:
- An honours degree in a relevant discipline
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- A PhD (or near to completion) in a relevant discipline and area
- Deep knowledge and understanding of the Qur’an and selected Hadith.
- Depp knowledge and understanding of the wider linguistic and historiographical contexts of the Qur’an and selected Hadith.
- Some experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate or postgraduate level in a relevant subject area
- Demonstrable ongoing commitment to scholarship, research, project work and professional improvement.
- 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 ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines

It would also be beneficial if you had:
- Membership of a relevant professional body or teaching qualification
- Experience of supervision
- An ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh

- 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’re seeking to play a key role in the upkeep of our university as a Lecturer in Islamic Studies, 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.

Closing date: 3 April 2023, 11:59pm

Visa Services and Compliance Manager
Swansea campus base, but should be able and prepared to work at home and other locations
£44,737 to £53,353 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).
We are now looking for a Visa Services and Compliance Manager to join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE -
You will work closely with the International Registry and International Recruitment teams to lead on and advise on the Visa requirements, all UKVI compliance matters and immigration record management of international students on all of the University’s campuses. You will also lead on the development of an in house visa service for all prospective students and will oversee the delivery of the service in accordance with external regulatory frameworks. Reporting directly to the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement). You will be required to lead the University’s work on maintaining Student route sponsorship compliance and will need to keep up-to-date with new regulations introduced by UKVI. In this regard you will work alongside the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) attend all UKVI external meetings and audit events.

You will be required to lead on the assessment of international student applications that require student route sponsorship, to ensure applications meets the necessary UK Visa requirements. You will lead on the coordination and management of credibility interviews, and will make decisions on whether applicants may be progressed to the issuing of a CAS, as defined in the UK immigration policies. You will also be required to assist the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) in leading and managing the ongoing and annual internal immigration audit work. You will work collaboratively with the International Registry Manager and will be required to lead in providing training, as necessary, to University staff on relevant immigration regulations, and deputise for the Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) as needed, on matters in relation to immigration and visa policy.

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 as a Visa Services and Compliance Manager, you will need:
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Current or recent experience in the higher education sector or the immigration sector
- Excellent knowledge of immigration regulations
- Previous experience in providing high quality administrative support
- Previous experience in making decisions on applications based on personal judgements
- Previous experience of customer care
- Previous experience of data entry
- Experience of managing and leading a team
- Experience in using MS Office and IT systems

It would also be beneficial if you had:
- Knowledge of HE admissions procedures
- Experience of dealing with international applicants
- Experience in managing an application process
- Experience of using a student record system
- Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh (oral and written)

- 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’re seeking to play a key role in the upkeep of our university as a Visa Services and Compliance Manager, 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.

Closing date: 31 March 2023, 11:59pm

Administrative Officer
Cardiff base, and should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary
£23,715 to £27,131 per annum
- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.
We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.
We are now looking for an Administrative Officer to join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE -
You will be line managed by the Head of Collaborative Partnerships (Operations) and will undertake a broad range of administrative and co-ordination duties required to support the work of the Collaborative Partnerships Office. In undertaking this work, you will liaise extensively with staff within the Collaborative Partnerships Office, the collaborative partners, the Institutes and relevant professional units.

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 as an Administrative Officer, you will need:
- Good level of general education
- Previous experience in providing high quality administrative support
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and through all media
- Ability to demonstrate effective organisational skills, including the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to apply attention to detail
- A good proficiency in the use of Microsoft and other software packages.

It would also be beneficial if you had:
- Educated to HND or degree level
- Previous experience of working in Higher Education
- Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh


- BENEFITS -

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

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
- 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
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking to play a key role in the upkeep of our university as an Administrative Officer, 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.

Closing date: 27 March 2023, 11:59pm

International Hotel Management Placement Coordinator
Swansea but should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary
£27,929 to £31,411 per annum

- ABOUT US -
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.
We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.
We are now looking for a International Hotel Management Placement Coordinator to join us on a full time, permanent time basis, working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –
The portfolio of Hospitality and Tourism Management programmes is a key growth area for the University, based within the Institute of Management and Health (IMH). It delivers degree and certificate programmes which provide opportunities for students to develop their knowledge, skills and experience within the hospitality and tourism sector.

Large student numbers within this portfolio and multiple intake points for the programmes make this a complex portfolio to deliver effectively and the focus of this post will be to provide high quality, pro-active support for the Placement team in activities specific to this portfolio including locating placement hotels for students, quality assurance, monitoring students on placement and providing support to staff and students throughout the placement period.

You will have an appreciation of the hospitality and tourism industry, be used to working with diverse communities and will exercise initiative and judgement within established procedures and policies to resolve daily work issues.

You will be required to work closely with the Academic Director, Programme Managers and
other relevant teams within relevant University guidelines and regulatory frameworks and to process information promptly and accurately to meet a range of deadlines across the academic year, including during the student vacation periods.

- ABOUT YOU -
To be considered as a Placement Coordinator, you will need:
- Educated to A level or equivalent experience
- Previous experience of providing high-quality administrative support in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and with appropriate attention to detail.
- Previous experience of providing high-quality customer service and able to demonstrate the use of effective written and spoken skills to communicate and negotiate with individuals, team members and across an organisation.
- Experience of planning, organising and prioritising own work and resources in order to achieve agreed objectives to meet conflicting deadlines.
- Able to demonstrate proactivity in undertaking tasks rather than expecting work to be allocated.
- Excellent IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (in particular Excel) and bespoke systems.
- Experience of the collation and input of data to various management systems ensuring a high degree of accuracy and completeness
- Experience of processing routine data and electronic forms in a timely fashion whilst maintaining confidentiality

It would also be beneficial if you;
- Are educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Had previous experience of working in Higher Education.
- Have 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 employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
- 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
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking to play a key role in the upkeep of our university as Placement Coordinator, 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.

Closing date: 31 March 2023, 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 Principal Administrative Officer (Assessment) is a key administrative post within the administrative structure of the Birmingham campus. The post requires an individual who is highly skilled in administrative work and who can develop and promulgate good practice in academic administration.

Working with the Assistant Dean (Quality and Enhancement) the post holder will manage the day-to-day operation of the Campus’ assessment related services (weekdays and weekends) and will co-ordinate and line-manage the Assessment Team in full compliance with UWTSD’s guidelines and statutory and regulatory requirements.

Main duties will include:
• To provide appropriate training, support and guidance for the Assessment Team and relevant administrative staff, as well as for colleagues from other UWTSD locations.
• To provide appropriate support to the Assessment Team in the context of Professional Development Review processes.
• To closely work with Registry, and to develop and maintain effective links with other support units such as the Academic Office, International Units, etc.
• To ensure that all deadlines set for data and reports set are met promptly.
• To support the ADQE and QA team in the analysis of Assessment related data.
• To support the ADQE with the administrative arrangements for Examining Boards, programme validation, monitoring and review processes, and key committees.
• To prepare and present regular reports on Assessment activity.
• In close liaison with the Programme Managers, to ensure that marking, second marking, moderation and sampling by External Examiners are completed in line with the University’s requirements and processes.
• To ensure that all assessment related data is captured in a full, accurate and timely fashion, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To ensure that due process is followed in relation to collating all student profiles leading to accurate and timely release of student results.
• To ensure that any queries relating to results from students are answered efficiently and effectively.

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

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• Educated to degree level or has relevant professional experience
• Previous experience in providing high quality administrative support
• Previous experience of leading and/or managing teams
• Previous experience of working in a similar role in Higher Education
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to apply attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Possess excellent IT skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
• Demonstrates respect for a diverse range of people and recognises the importance of building sound working relationships
• Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others
• Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality
• Adopts a positive approach to personal learning and development
• Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and locations when required

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

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:

• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• 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

- 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: 22nd March 2023, 11:59pm.

Swyddog Tegwch, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant

Campws Abertawe, Llambed neu Gaerfyrddin (gweithio hybrid gan deithio i leoliadau eraill yn ôl yr angen)
£33,348 - £37,386 y flwyddyn

- AMDANOM NI -

Mae Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant yn falch o’n gweithwyr ymroddedig a dawnus, ac rydym yn cydweithio fel tîm i wneud gwahaniaeth i fywydau ein myfyrwyr a’r cymunedau rydym yn eu gwasanaethu. Rydym yn 14eg yn y DU am Gynhwysiant Cymdeithasol ac yn 28ain yn y DU am Ansawdd Addysgu (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023), ac yn 21ain yn y DU am Foddhad Myfyrwyr (Complete University Guide, 2023). Mae ein llwyddiant yn dibynnu’n drwm ar ymrwymiad a sgiliau ein pobl.

Rydym yn chwilio nawr am Swyddog Tegwch, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant i ymuno â ni ar un o’n campysau, ar sail Barhaol, Amser Llawn.

-Y RÔL -

Byddwch yn cyfrannu’n uniongyrchol at weithredu’r Cynllun Cydraddoldeb Strategol sy’n mynegi ein hymrwymiad i sicrhau ‘ein bod yn darparu amgylchedd dysgu a gweithio cynhwysol lle gall ein dysgwyr, ein myfyrwyr a’n staff ffynnu fel cymuned ddysgu iach a chynhwysol, heb unrhyw ragfarn na gwahaniaethu’.
Nod y swydd hon yw ymgysylltu’n rhagweithiol â’r holl gymunedau myfyrwyr i nodi a darparu ymyriadau sy’n chwalu’r rhwystrau i ddysgu a gobeithion ar gyfer y dyfodol. Byddwch yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â rhanddeiliaid eraill o bob rhan o’r brifysgol ac yn sefydlu partneriaethau i’n cefnogi i ddysgu’n uniongyrchol gan grwpiau myfyrwyr amrywiol a heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol.


- AMDANOCH CHI -

Er mwyn cael eich ystyried yn Swyddog Tegwch, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant, bydd angen y canlynol arnoch:

- Dealltwriaeth o’r rhwystrau a wynebir gan gymunedau amrywiol a heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol sydd eisiau ymgymryd ag Addysg Uwch
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol a phrofiad o ymgysylltu’n uniongyrchol â grwpiau amrywiol, gan addasu’r arddull a’r dull yn ôl yr angen
- Profiad o ddatblygu a darparu ymyriadau, gweithdai, a hyfforddiant mewn maes perthynol, yn cynnwys gwerthuso a mesur effaith.
- Profiad o adeiladu perthnasoedd a gweithio ar y cyd ag ystod amrywiol o bobl, sefydliadau a rhanddeiliaid.
- Dealltwriaeth o gyfrifoldebau statudol SAU a’r polisïau sy’n ymwneud â thegwch, cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant.
- Profiad o werthuso a defnyddio data i lywio datblygu a darparu gwasanaethau

Byddai’n fuddiol hefyd pe bai gennych y canlynol:

- Profiad o weithio gyda grwpiau heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol mewn Addysg Uwch
- Sgiliau casglu a dadansoddi data gan gynnwys defnyddio arolygon a gwerthusiadau


- BUDDION -


Mae ein gweithwyr yn cael mynediad i becyn cyflog a buddion cynhwysfawr mewn cydnabyddiaeth o’u cyfraniad gwerthfawr, gan gynnwys:
- Cyflog cystadleuol a dilyniant cyflog
- Hawl gwyliau blynyddol hael sef 28 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol y flwyddyn, ynghyd ag 8 gwyl banc a 4 diwrnod pan fo’r Brifysgol ar gau
- Aelodaeth o gynllun pensiwn gan yr USS i ddarparu buddion ar eich cyfer chi a’ch teulu
- Mynediad at blatfform buddion a llesiant, gyda dewis o fuddion sy’n addas i’ch anghenion chi, gan gynnwys cynllun aberthu cyflog ar gyfer cerbyd trydan a gwasanaethau llesiant ariannol
- Cefnogaeth i iechyd meddwl a llesiant, gan gynnwys defnyddio cyfleusterau chwaraeon ar y campws am bris gostyngol, gwasanaethau cymorth iechyd galwedigaethol a chwnsela
- Cyfleoedd gyrfa a datblygu, gan gynnwys cefnogaeth i ennill cymwysterau pellach
- Polisïau sy’n gefnogol i deuluoedd, sy’n darparu gweithio hyblyg, gan gynnwys absenoldeb mamolaeth a thadolaeth ychwanegol â thâl
- Cynlluniau teithio gan gynnwys y cynllun beicio i’r gwaith.

Felly, os teimlwch y gallech chi ffynnu a chael effaith fel ein Swyddog Tegwch, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant, gwnewch gais trwy’r botwm a ddangosir.

Sylwer nad yw’r broses gwneud cais hon yn cynnwys yr opsiwn i gyflwyno CV. O’r herwydd, caiff eich cais ei asesu ar sail eich atebion i gwestiynau’r cais yn unig ac, yn enwedig, eich Datganiad Ategol.

Dyddiad cau: 4 Ebrill 2023 11:59pm

Learning and Organisational Development
Carmarthen or Swansea but should be able and prepared to work at home, and at other locations as necessary
£37,474 to £43,414 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, and in the role of Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD) Adviser, you will play a key role in helping our people work effectively within a transformed workplace, to capitalise on their talent and to reach their full potential.

- THE ROLE -
If you are an experienced Learning and OD professional, with excellent communication, influencing and facilitation skills, are passionate about getting the best out of people and you are interested in looking at new and innovative ways to support learning and development to meet the business needs of the organisation, then we would love to hear from you.

In return, we will offer opportunities to work on interesting, varied, and meaningful work, and an inclusive and supportive culture. You will be working within the Human Resources Team and responsible to the Organisational Development Manager, as well as working with a variety of committed and motivated stakeholders and teams across the University.

You will be joining us at a time of great opportunity and change. The role of L&OD Adviser will play an important part in making sure we can respond to the changing development needs of the business.

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 –
The person we need will be able to make an immediate contribution to the delivery and development of our programme of learning and development activities, encompassing the full range of best practice L&OD provision. Your contribution will be in learning activity design, promotion, delivery, evaluation and more. The role requires knowledge and experience of types of L&D interventions and approaches, some awareness of Organisational Development, and experience of learning event facilitation both in person and virtually.

To be considered as a Learning and Organisational Development, you will need:
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience
- Appropriate professional qualification in organisational development or L&D and accredited professional status within specialised discipline e.g. CIPD or equivalent recognised body
- Possesses well developed and proven research and analysis skills, has the ability to engage, conduct diagnosis, generate options and build commitment to identified solutions
- Experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of a broad range of training interventions and facilitation of bespoke learning events, using both an online blended learning and face to face approach
- Experience of building effective relationships, to influence, persuade and interact across all levels of levels of the organisation
- Is able to demonstrate a proactive and innovative approach to presenting, developing and delivering training, with an up-to-date knowledge of development and facilitation techniques and best practice methodology
- Has excellent MS Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint

It would also be beneficial if you had:
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
- Possesses well developed planning, organisational and project management skills
- Experience of using different learning technologies and applications
- Welsh language skills are desirable for this post.

- 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.

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: 6 April 2023, 11:59pm

Recruitment Administrator
London, but may be required to work across other all campuses
£23,715 to £27,131 per annum plus London weighting £3,654 pa

- ABOUT US -
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.
We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.
We are now looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join us on a full time, fixed term basis for one year working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –
You will provide administrative support for the recruitment process in the Institute of Inner City Learning and undertaking a variety of administrative duties to support the wider HR Administration Team. You will be expected to offer support to recruiting line managers using the e-recruitment system including interview arrangements. You will need to conduct right to work checks for new starters and assisting with pre-employment checks to ensure compliance as well as assisting with various administration tasks associated with the recruitment and selection process. You will need to ensure that staff files are kept up to date and provide support to the HR team including generating basic reports for management information. You will work closely with the HR Administration team to provide coordinated support for the recruitment process and cover when necessary.

Please view the Job Description for further details.

- ABOUT YOU -
To be considered as a Recruitment Administrator, you will need:
- A good level of general education up to GCSE Level or equivalent
- Previous experience in providing high quality administrative support
- Previous experience of recruitment administration
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
- Ability to manage workload, organising and prioritising work to meet deadlines
- Effective organisational skills and demonstrable attention to detail
- Excellent Digital skills specifically in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams

It would be beneficial if you had:
- Educated to degree level and/or CIPD qualification or working towards
- Experience of using a HR Management Information System
- Ability to communicate fluently 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 employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
- 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
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking to play a key role in the HR department, please apply via the button shown.
Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV.
Closing date: 23 March 2023, 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 post holder will be responsible for maintaining the security of UWTSD premises and the environment. In addition, depending on Rota and need, they will be expected to carry out caretaking duties, portering, and minor maintenance, as well as other general duties required by the role. General caretaking duties such as shifting furniture and packages, litter picking, leaf clearance and maintaining the general cleanliness of the University environment will also be an integral part of the role. The post holder will be required to travel between university location using University Vehicles as required. The role is for a Weekend Delivery.

The physical nature of the role requires the post holder to possess the ability to lift and carry heavy loads and to be on foot for large parts of the working day. The post holder will be expected to work on a Rota system; this will include weekend, nights, and shift outside normal working hours to respond to the demands of the service.

Main duties will include:
• Be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents in accordance with the University’s current requirements. Opening and locking up of the University buildings including lights, internal doors and alarms.
• Assist staff, students and visitors wherever necessary.
• Ensure all alarm systems and calls are handled as per agreed standard.
• Provide reception services and assistance to all stakeholders as required.
• Ensure the car parks and parking areas are safe for use, checking for deterioration of fabric, surface and lines.
• Ensure parking space requests are delivered in a timely manner.
• Undertake portering related tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture, delivery of parcels, assisting in unloading deliveries, issuing of keys and passes to students, staff and contractors.
• Undertake office furniture moves and setting up of classrooms as required.
• Maintain the environment in a clean & orderly manner.
• Undertake cleaning duties in a thorough, accurate and timely manner with appropriate attention to detail
• Ensure machinery such as hoovers and buffers are used in compliance with Health & Safety requirements
• Ensure all areas / rooms are ready for use and free of debris or unwanted items, moving items to assigned places and changing any bulbs as required.
• Move, carry and deliver equipment, objects and furnishings as necessary (possibly of a heavy, awkward or highly valuable nature).
• Support catering in transportation of food and drinks deliveries as require.
• Support Conferences in set up of rooms.
• Be responsible in ice/snowy weather for salting/gritting of paths/steps/slopes and car parks. To help ensure the safety of all university users and to enable the university to keep functioning in times of heavy snow falls key areas will need to be cleared.
• Undertake horticultural practices, carrying out all types of cleansing and grounds maintenance duties such as street sweeping, litter picking, leaf clearance, etc., as required.
• Ensure rental car procedures are followed as per agreed standard.
• Undertake Waste management duties as per University’s policy and Procedures.
• Collection of rubbish from around the campus; dispose of waste materials in a safe and hygienic manner in accordance with the University’s environmental and sustainability policy and ensuring its availability for collection as required; keep the walkways and car park clean and litter free;
• General duties such as unblocking sinks and toilets, repairing door handles, cleaning light fittings and replacing where necessary minor parts such as tubes, bulbs and diffusers in accordance with safe working practices.
• Basic maintenance of University property.
• Communicate with the Team Leader and colleagues to inform of issues, problems, difficulties that affect delivery of service including maintenance and upkeep of equipment and buildings.
• Wear the correct uniform, where required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the position.
• Monitor the CCTV and alarm systems, test the fire alarm systems and report any incidents or faults to the Facilities Manager / Assistant Facilities Manager, keeping records of alarm activations and testing.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide first responder actions, for example, First Aid /alerting emergency services.
• Ensure all incidents on the campus are dealt with in accordance with the University’s guidelines and keep all stakeholders informed.
• Act as the first point of out-of-hours contact for individuals on campus.
• Use the computer aided Facilities Management System to monitor new and existing jobs as well as the use of Outlook and other software packages as required by the role.
• Complete reports as required and ensure that they are forwarded to appropriate department within given timescales.
• Enter and maintain basic data electronically or manually as required including daily reports.

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• Good general level of education
• Willingness to undertake first-aid certificate training
• Previous experience in providing grounds and minor maintenance service
• Previous experience of working in Higher Education
• Ability to identify potential risks and undertake risk assessments
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Adequate IT skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
• Able to work as part of a team and in partnership with others
• Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality
• Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and locations when required

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

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• 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

- 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: 28th March 2023, 11:59pm.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Swansea, Lampeter or Carmarthen campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)
£32,348 - £36,383 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 an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer to join one of our Campus locations, on a Full Time, Permanent basis.

-THE ROLE–

You will contribute directly to the delivery of the Strategic Equality Plan which articulates our commitment to ensuring that ‘we provide an inclusive learning and working environment in which our learners, students and staff can flourish as a healthy and inclusive learning community, free from prejudice and discrimination’.
The aim of this post is to proactively engage with all student communities to identify and deliver interventions which break down the barriers to learning and future prospects. You will work alongside other stakeholders from across the university and establish partnerships to support us to learn directly from underrepresented and diverse student groups.


- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, you will need:

- An understanding of the barriers faced by diverse and underrepresented communities wanting to engage in Higher Education
- Excellent communication skills and experience of directly engaging diverse groups, adapting style and approach as required
- Experience of developing and delivering interventions, workshops, training in related area, including evaluation and measuring impact.
- Experience of building relationships and working collaboratively with a diverse range of people, organisations and stakeholders.
- An understanding of the statutory responsibilities of HEI’s and the policies which relate to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Experience of evaluation and use of data to inform service development and delivery
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It would also be beneficial if you have:

- Experience of working with under - represented groups in Higher Education
- Data collection and analysis skills including use of surveys and evaluations


- BENEFITS –


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 entitlement of 28 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
- 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 as our Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Officer, 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.

Closing date: 4th April 2023 11:59pm

Fabric Operative (Plasterer/ Multi Skilled Trade)
Carmarthen, but required to regularly work across other campuses
£23,715 to £27,131 per annum
- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.
We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.
We are now looking for a Fabric Operative to join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE -
You will be responsible for carrying out all forms of plastering repairs and other trade tasks to an extensive range of buildings, of various ages and complexities. The work entails planned and reactive corrective maintenance to the buildings as well as some minor replacements /renewals. You will be required to report and/or travel to any of the University buildings/premises as directed by the line manager and to drive, when required, the University vehicles in order to complete the tasks/work.

Please view the Job Description for further details.

- ABOUT YOU -
To be considered as a Fabric Operative, you will need:
- A good level of general education
- Level 2/3 Plastering OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working as a plasterer
- Previous experience in providing high quality service.
- Previous experience of general maintenance works
- Possess excellent knowledge of all plastering
- Ability to apply attention to detail when required.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines when required.
- 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
- Ability and preparedness to work flexibly, inclusive of weekends and out of normal working hours when required
- Possess valid driving license

It would also be beneficial if you had:
- Qualification in another trade such as carpentry, bricklaying, tiling etc.
- Previous experience of undertaking other trade works such as carpentry, bricklaying, tiling etc.
- 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 employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
- 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
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking to play a key role in the upkeep of our university as a Fabric Operative, please apply via the button shown.
Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV.

Closing date: 28 March 2023, 11:59pm

Technical Demonstrator – Design Workshops
Swansea, South Wales (with travel to other locations as necessary)
£27,929 - £31,411 pro rata per annum

About Us

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.
We placed 13th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ‘Social Inclusion’ in this league table this year.
We are now looking for a Technical Demonstrator to join us at our Swansea campus on a permanent, full time working 37 hours per week.

The Role

As a Technical Demonstrator, you will plan, develop and safely deliver technical workshops within the 3D design courses.

You will demonstrate a range of equipment and materials within this field, which are delivered across the portfolio of BA / MA Arts programmes. You will supervise students in workshops and 3D Design studios and provide assistance to those carrying out project work.

About You

To be considered as a Technical Demonstrator, you will need:

- Experience of providing high quality technical support
- Experience in delivering demonstration in core software and workshop practices i.e., CNC, 3D CAD, wood working and joinery
- Experience of specific equipment in 3D design workshops
- Proven technical knowledge and protocols relevant to 3D design workshops and studios
- To be fully proficient in IT with experience of using e-resources
- An honours degree or a BTEC qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline

Experience in metals and/or jewellery techniques would be beneficial to your application. Experience in any of the following 3D design processes and digital software would also be an advantage: GRP: Lay-up and Finishing, (e.g., paint spraying), 3D CAD and digital vector file drawings for laser, waterjet or CNC cutting.

Other organisations may call this role Technical Design Assistant, Technical Support Assistant, 3D Design Workshop Tutor, CAD Tutor, Design Workshop Assistant, Design Tutor, or CAD Technician.
BENEFITS

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

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
- 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
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Technical Demonstrator, please apply via the button shown.


Closing Date: 23 March 2023, 11:59pm