- 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 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

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 HPL in Business Management will be required to teach and/or lead a range of modules in Business Management. We particularly welcome applicants who have expertise and can teach one or more of the following subjects: Marketing, Human Resources Management, Strategic Management, Project Management, International Business, Digital Skills, and Data Handling & Business Intelligence. Applicants with exceptional expertise and teaching interests in other subject areas of Business Management are also encouraged to apply. We also have a particular need for Dissertation Supervisors at all levels.

Main duties will include:
• Deliver teaching, learning and assessments, as well as provide support to students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Deliver student-centric teaching and develop assessment materials 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:
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
• Experience of working in UK HE
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment, and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in relevant subject areas, with evidence of good student feedback
• Experience in the design and development of module content and leading modules
• Experience supervising postgraduate and/or undergraduate Dissertation students
• Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in teams
• IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources
• Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands, and deadlines
• Demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity in working practices

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

- FURTHER INFORMATION –
This role has flexible hours across the week. Hours are allocated prior to each term based on the HPL's availability and the Campus's timetabling needs. Please specify if you can teach during Weekdays or Weekends.

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: 31st August 2025, at 11:59pm.

Chief Financial Officer

UWTSD is distinctive in the UK higher education landscape. As a multi-campus, bilingual university with a strong presence across Wales, London, Birmingham and a growing international footprint, we embrace innovation while pursuing our mission to widen participation and transform lives. We are committed to opening doors to higher education for learners from all backgrounds and to supporting their success through an inclusive, community-focused approach.

The UWTSD group, which includes Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion as constituent colleges, occupies a leading position within the tertiary education sector, working closely with schools, colleges, and employers to deliver flexible and responsive pathways that meet the needs of learners and industry, in Wales, the UK and overseas.

Our group is therefore uniquely positioned in Wales to deliver against Medr’s vision for a single, coherent tertiary system that is focused on learners, equity, and seamless pathways across Further and Higher Education.

We are now looking to appoint to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and as a key member of the University’s Senior Leadership team (SLT), the CFO will participate fully in the strategic and operational leadership of the University. They will ensure an effective and proactive financial service that provides robust financial management and will lead and direct the University’s Finance Directorate.

Ideal candidates will be professionally qualified and also bring significant proven experience of strategic and influential leadership and management within a UK HE environment. They will have highly developed skills in financial management, reporting, and resource allocation planning at a strategic level and the capacity to take the long-term view in envisioning the future of the University in and beyond the context of the strategic plan. Strong candidates will have a demonstrable appreciation of the Welsh language and culture and an understanding of the policy landscape. The ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.

You will be joining an engaged and collaborative senior leadership team that is passionate about delivering for our students, our staff, and the regions we are proud to work in. We are a close-knit university community where our colleagues work together to create fair and accessible educational opportunities centred on learner needs.

This is an exciting time to become part of our community and to help shape the future
of a unique institution with a proud heritage and an ambitious vision.

How to Apply

Please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter setting out your interest in the role and how you match the required criteria to uwtsd@minervasearch.com by Monday 8 September 2025.

Final stage interviews at the University will take place on 25 September 2025.

For an informal discussion, please email uwtsd@minervasearch.com

We have a proud tradition as a bilingual institution, committed to the Welsh Language and you are welcome to apply for any job in Welsh or English and all applications submitted will be treated equally. Whilst Welsh has not been deemed an essential criteria for this role, if you work with us, we can also support you to learn and enhance your Welsh Language skills.

- THE ROLE -

The Student Recruitment Outreach Officer is responsible for delivering of the University’s recruitment and outreach activities, to enable the achievement of student recruitment targets. The role also supports the delivery of the Widening Access Plan and the requirements of the Reaching Wider partnership.

The Student Recruitment Outreach Officer will be expected to build and maintain relationships with schools and colleges in order to maximise recruitment. They will develop positive professional relationships with colleagues in the academic Institutes and professional services to ensure a proactive and creative approach to all the University’s recruitment and outreach activities.

This post will involve significant independent travel to attend events and other activities that may be required as a part of the student recruitment, outreach and widening access activities of the University.
The Student Recruitment Outreach Officer’s primary location will be in either Carmarthen or Swansea. However, the post holder will also be required to ensure an on-campus presence across all UWTSD campuses and will provide advice and guidance to marketing staff and academics across all locations.

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

- DBS -

This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply will be an Enhanced Disclosure.

- 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 role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to Home Office salary threshold requirements https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job (grade 5 and above)
- 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: 18 August 2025 11:59pm
Interview date: To be confirmed.

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.

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 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

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 –
This is a key post that will contribute to the ambitions of the University’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy and the implementation of a stepped approach to supporting student mental health and wellbeing.

The postholder will manage and co-ordinate the work of a team of Wellbeing Advisors (all holding relevant mental health qualifications and practical experience), ensuring the team meets both student and service needs, in terms of quality and evidence based advice given, service provision and development. They will lead the development of advisory services, ensuring that services are responsive to student need and emerging safeguarding concerns or related issues across the student population. They will collaborate with other services across the directorate and the university to develop new initiatives to support students to self-manage their wellbeing issues.

The post holder will also be responsible for the management and oversight of a team of Specialist Mental Health Mentors (UMHAN registered) to provide tailored, one-to-one support for students with mental health difficulties. The post holder will oversee the allocation of students to mentors’ caseloads, ensure timely approval of timesheets, and provide regular 1:1 and group supervision to support the quality and consistency of the mentoring service.

The post holder will lead and manage a triage team responsible for the initial assessment of student support needs, ensuring timely and appropriate referral to internal or external services. They will handle complex and high-risk cases directly, working closely with key stakeholders such as academic staff, external health professionals, and safeguarding leads. The post holder will ensure all interventions align with university policy, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation, maintaining high standards of professional practice and student care.

The post holder will be responsible for establishing new links and maintaining existing relationships with a range of external agencies, including NHS services, other higher and further education institutions, and third-sector organisations. They will coordinate referrals for students with complex needs or in crisis, ensuring access to specialist support. In addition, the post holder will actively seek out opportunities for staff training and development through collaboration with external partners.

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 role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to Home Office salary threshold requirements https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job (grade 5 and above)
- 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: 18th August 2025
Interview date: TBC