Academic Discipline: Childhood, Youth and Education

Childhood, Youth and Education
The Childhood, Youth and Education team at UWTSD are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual with experience of working within the social work, early years or related sectors.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and close-knit team strongly focused on supporting students’ holistic development, with passion about widening access to higher education and raising the profile of the Early Childhood Education and Care sector. The Childhood, Youth and Education team at UWTSD focus on empowering students to develop as professionals within our programmes and beyond, removing barriers to education, development, and lifelong learning. The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh (oral and written) is essential for this role.

The Childhood, Youth and Education team instil the core values of inclusion, equality and diversity, nurturing and supporting the development of learners to achieve their full potential.

The post of Lecturer in Childhood, Youth and Education (Social Work) will be located within the Discipline: Childhood, Youth and Education. The post holder will deliver face-to-face primarily on our Carmarthen campus, Swansea campus and Cardiff campus.

The post holder will contribute to online and face-to-face lecturing; for day, evening and occasional Saturday delivery.
The post holder will be under the line management of the Head of School but will also work under the guidance of the relevant Programme Director.

The post holder will be expected to support delivery of the Post Graduate Social Work Programme (or Programmes) of study; and delivery of other programmes within the school of Childhood, Youth and Education where appropriate, however this portfolio may expand in future. In this capacity, the post holder will be responsible for the teaching, assessment, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the programme(s). The post holder will support the programme lead/s in the enhancement of the student experience and ensuring the programme(s) operate within a QAA framework and in line with university policies and procedures. The post holder will offer teaching and instruction up to and including post graduate supervision. The post holder will be expected to undertake scholarship, research, training and/or project work, individually or as part of a network, and will actively seek out funding opportunities, knowledge transfer, external engagement and collaboration, and professional recognition.

The post holder will be required to devise a range of lecturing and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas. The post holder will deliver in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of lecturing 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 Discipline, Institute and University. The post holder will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

Closing Date - 8Th October 2026 11:59pm

- ABOUT US -
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828. UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.

Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
• 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
• 1st in Wales for 7 subjects and Top 10 in the UK for 3 subjects (Guardian University League Table 2024)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

-THE ROLE-
The Hourly Paid Lecturer in Health and Social Care will be expected to 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 may be required to develop a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering specified modules and subject areas and may lead on modules and programmes in particular: Public Health, Digital Health, Physiology and Psychology.

Main duties will include:
• Deliver teaching, learning and assessments, as well as provide support to students
• Deliver teaching and learning strategies in a variety of contexts using appropriate and engaging teaching and learning styles
• Be involved in the design and development of high-quality teaching and learning material
• 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 feedback, support, and encouragement to students to ensure a high-quality student experience.

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Public Health, Digital Health, Psychology, Nursing, Allied Health Professions and/or any other relevant disciplines)
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Higher Education
• Experience in teaching and supporting students from diverse backgrounds
• Experience in the design and development of module content, learning material, and assessments
• Demonstrable organisational and personal management skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills with evidence of a commitment to team working and teaching
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources
• Evidence of ability to balance competing pressures

Please see the job description for full duties, and ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ requirements.

- FURTHER INFORMATION -
This role has flexible hours across the weekday and weekend. Hours are allocated prior to each term (September, January, May) based on the HPL's availability and the Campus's timetabling needs.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship in line with Home Office salary threshold requirements https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing date: 22ndSept 2026, at 11:59pm.

Catering and Conference Assistant
Permanent, Part-time, 30 hours over 7 days
Grade 1 / £11.80 per hour. UWTSD is proud to be an Accredited Living Wage Employer. The Voluntary Living Wage (VLW) rate is £13.45 per hour. We will apply an adjustment to the rate of pay for this role to increase it to £13.45 per hour.

- THE ROLE -

Canolfan S4C Yr Egin is based at the University of Wales Trinity St David campus in Carmarthen and is a quality creative centre with a busy work environment. Since opening in 2018, Yr Egin's status has been established as a valuable resource for Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire and Wales.
Y Gegin, the café based on the ground floor, is an open and welcoming space and an important part of the vibrancy of the centre, and the Catering and Conference Assistant at Y Gegin will play an important role in maintaining the warm atmosphere of the café in order to attract and retain visitors to Yr Egin.

The post holder will be required to prepare specialist coffee and hot drinks, and serve high quality meals, delivering effective customer care that will complement the development of Yr Egin as a destination of choice in Carmarthen. Y Gegin has a wide customer base such as the creative community working at the centre, event audiences and University delegates, students and staff, as well as the local community, families and visitors, and therefore the Catering and Conference Assistant at Y Gegin will need to be able to communicate courteously and offer an experience that will urge the customer to return time after time.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- WELSH LANGUAGE -
The ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is essential for this post.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -
- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post is not eligible for sponsorship
- This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement

Closing date: 25/09/2026

- THE ROLE -

As a member of the University's Web Technical Team, the main purpose of the post will be to lead the technical development and architecture of our Drupal-based web platforms. The role involves managing complex web development projects, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and scalable web solutions. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders across the University to understand requirements and implement effective technical solutions.

The post holder should demonstrate excellent technical leadership skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and experience in full stack development. They should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, providing technical guidance and maintaining high coding standards. The ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders is essential.

This role can be based at any of our UWTSD campuses, including London and Birmingham, with the role operating on a hybrid working basis.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post is not eligible for sponsorship
- For an informal discussion or further information about the role, please contact Chris Rees at chris.rees@uwtsd.ac.uk.
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Closing date: 02/10/2026

- THE ROLE -

The ServiceNow Platform Owner & Lead Developer provides senior technical leadership for the University’s ServiceNow platform, acting as the senior hands-on ServiceNow practitioner and design authority.
The role is responsible for ensuring that ServiceNow operates as a secure, scalable, and user-centered Enterprise Service Management (ESM) platform that underpins critical digital services and operational processes across the University.
The postholder leads the end-to-end technical design, development, configuration and continuous improvement of the ServiceNow platform. This includes translating organisational needs into robust technical solutions, owning the platform architecture and data models, and ensuring that developments meet functional, non-functional, security and usability requirements. The role combines deep technical expertise with strong service awareness, ensuring the platform enables effective, efficient and intuitive services for staff and students.

Acting as the senior technical lead for ServiceNow, the role contributes to the platform roadmap and delivers agreed technical priorities, balancing agreed service priorities, user needs, technical debt, and platform sustainability. The postholder is responsible for delegated prioritisation decisions, technical standards, and architectural integrity, ensuring that enhancements and integrations align with enterprise architecture and ServiceNow best practice.
The role also provides senior technical leadership across the University, serving as a point of escalation for complex ServiceNow matters. Through mentoring, task supervision, and stakeholder collaboration, the postholder fosters a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high technical standards, maximizing the value of the ServiceNow platform as a core institutional system.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

- Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post may be eligible for sponsorship

Closing date: 15 October 2026 11:59pm
Interview date: To be confirmed

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will play a central role in the Skills Development team, supporting the coordination and quality assurance of information literacy, academic skills and research skills training for students and staff. They will develop both synchronous and asynchronous programmes that reflect sound pedagogical practice and meet the needs of diverse learners.

Working closely with the Skills Development Manager, Digital Skills Specialist, Digital Learning team and academic departments, the postholder will support the embedding of academic and information skills across programmes in a consistent and equitable way. They will line-manage the Information Skills Librarians and Information Skills Support Officers, including workload planning, performance support and development, and coordinate responsibilities to ensure cohesive teaching and learning activity.

The role supports service development by strengthening programme manager engagement and promoting awareness of training expectations. The postholder will provide operational leadership for the academic integrity and research skills support and contribute to impact measurement through effective reporting and interpretation of service data.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

- Annual leave entitlement is 28 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
- For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
- This post is not eligible for sponsorship

Closing date: 16th October 2026 11:59pm
Interview date: 5th November 2026