- ABOUT -
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 -
Hourly Paid Lecturers in Health and Social Care are 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: Early Years, Public Health, Digital Health and Psychology.

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

Main duties will include:
• Deliver teaching, learning and assessments, as well as provide support to students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team.
• Deliver teaching and learning strategies in a variety of contexts, such as, online or blended learning teaching and learning, seminar and small group tutorials to large-group lectures, workshops and/or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching and learning styles, within an established programme of study.
• Be involved in the design and development of high-quality teaching and learning material, sharing information/material on the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, develop strategies for formative and summative assessments, and develop assessment criteria, following the 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 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.
• Undertake relevant administrative tasks to ensure the effective operation and management of the curriculum and, at the request of a line manager, undertake a small cross-programme or School administrative role such as student admissions, involvement in marketing and open day initiatives.
• Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement through, for example, gaining membership of the Higher Education Academy, through relevant University staff development or through membership of a relevant professional body.
• Be an active and enthusiastic member of the Institute, working collaboratively with colleagues, participating in school boards and staff-student committees, attending, where appropriate, Faculty working groups and committees, and making a positive contribution to the Institute’s overall culture and environment.

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Early Years, Public Health, Digital Health,Psychology and/or any other relevant disciplines)
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Higher Education (HE)
• 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 including a willingness to teach by video link, VLE, e-mail or online delivery
• Evidence of 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: 9th May 2024, at 11:59pm.

- ABOUT -
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 -
Hourly Paid Lecturers in Health and Social Care are 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: Early Years, Public Health, Digital Health and Psychology.

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, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Institute and the University.

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

Main duties will include:
• Deliver teaching, learning and assessments, as well as provide support to students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team.
• Deliver teaching and learning strategies in a variety of contexts, such as, online or blended learning teaching and learning, seminar and small group tutorials to large-group lectures, workshops and/or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching and learning styles, within an established programme of study.
• Be involved in the design and development of high-quality teaching and learning material, sharing information/material on the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, develop strategies for formative and summative assessments, and develop assessment criteria, following the 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 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.
• Undertake relevant administrative tasks to ensure the effective operation and management of the curriculum and, at the request of a line manager, undertake a small cross-programme or School administrative role such as student admissions, involvement in marketing and open day initiatives.
• Engage in continuing professional development and enhancement through, for example, gaining membership of the Higher Education Academy, through relevant University staff development or through membership of a relevant professional body.
• Be an active and enthusiastic member of the Institute, working collaboratively with colleagues, participating in school boards and staff-student committees, attending, where appropriate, Faculty working groups and committees, and making a positive contribution to the Institute’s overall culture and environment.

- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Early Years, Public Health, Digital Health,Psychology and/or any other relevant disciplines)
• Experience in teaching, delivery, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Higher Education (HE)
• 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 including a willingness to teach by video link, VLE, e-mail or online delivery
• Evidence of 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: Thursday 9th 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 post holder will be required to deliver modules in subject areas within Computing, including Cybersecurity (ECH certified preferable), Networking (CCNA certified preferable), Cloud Computing
Architecture/ Administration (Knowledge in Azure preferable, able to deploy a website in Cloud) andhence knowledge/experience in these will be an added advantage. They may be required to lead on modules and devise a range of teaching and assessment materials.

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-today activities of the Campus and support the Academic Director 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
• 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: Thursday 5th 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 -
Hourly Paid Lecturers in Business Management will be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas and may lead on modules and programmes and in particular: Strategic Management, Knowledge Management, Change Management and Project Management. Please note the role may include a Weekend Delivery.

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.

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
• 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: Thursday 5th 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 Admissions Officer will be a member of the Admissions team and will be responsible for ensuring effective and timely service in the recruitment and admission of home applicants, in compliance with policies of the University and other relevant regulatory bodies.

The post holder will work closely across all relevant functional areas of London Campus and Birmingham Campus (LC/BC) and Wales delivery locations in providing an effective and timely service in the recruitment and admission of applicants from Home/EU countries. The post holder will be required to work with relevant colleagues in Wales and at other UWTSD campuses as required.

The post holder will also liaise with external agencies as required and will need to spend some blocks of between 3 and 10 working days in Wales at key points in the admissions cycle. The post holder will be required to liaise regularly with a range of colleagues including the Student Services teams and the Campus Operations Managers and the Dean in LC/BC to ensure smooth implementation of the admissions processes.

The post holder will also be required to disseminate information to senior managers and staff relating to applications and applicants. The ability to travel independently is a prerequisite of this post. The role holder must assist in ensuring full compliance with the University and UKVI requirements as well as those of any other relevant bodies. The role also requires the post holder to be able to work independently and use initiative with the self-motivation to meet deadlines.

Main duties of the role includes, but is not restricted to, the following:
• Communicating and liaising with external recruitment service providers
• Assisting in providing appropriate information and data to facilitate communication with external bodies such as, but not restricted to, the UKVI and the Student Loans Company (SLC)
• Providing relevant course and programme information to support applications for external funding if required
• Producing relevant reports, as and when required
• Working with the Registry department in all matters related to admissions as required
• Offering training and guidance individually and as part of a team to agents and other recruitment service providers
• Reporting changes in student circumstances and ensuring compliance with any other sponsorship duties
• Screening and processing applications received through agencies and/or direct applicants based on the University requirements
• Producing conditional / unconditional offer letters and communicating to relevant parties as appropriate
• Coordinating and organising interviews of applicants
• Recording and updating relevant data on the University’s and/or externally provided appropriate management systems, up to the point of registration
• Working with the marketing team in coordinating and delivering recruitment activities, including dealing with student recruitment agencies, planning promotional initiatives, visiting schools, colleges and careers conventions and exhibitions, as appropriate, to recruit students
• Monitoring performance of agents and other recruitment service providers and reporting to senior managers, as required
• Any other duties as commensurate with the level of the role

- ABOUT YOU -
You should have:
• Good level of general education
• Previous administrative experience within the education sector
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and with various departments across the University.
• Evidence of attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage individual workload
• IT literacy, with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, and the ability to learn new packages
• Ability to work as part of a team

- 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 allowance of 28 days (plus 8 bank holidays & 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.
• 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: Sunday 5th May2024, 11:59 pm

Lecturer in Art and Design (Lanzhou University, China)
Salary: £39,347 to £45,585 per annum
Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years

- ABOUT UWTSD -

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

We are now looking to recruit a Lecturer in Art and Design to be based in Swansea, within the Wales Institute of Science and Art (WISA) but will be focused on delivery at our partner institution in Lanzhou, China.

- ABOUT LANZHOU UNIVERSITY -
Lanzhou, is at the hinterland of mainland China and lies in the upper reaches of the Yellow River. It is an important city in the northwest region. With its beautiful mountains and rivers, profound history and brilliant culture and multiple ethnic groups, it is a prime choice for university to thrive and develop talents.
With its long history, strength in management and outstanding performance, it ranked among the top universities in China. For further information please click here: https://en.lzu.edu.cn/

- THE ROLE –

To deliver high quality teaching based in the UK but with the opportunity to spend a significant proportion of your work time in China – where all teaching will be in English. In in the UK you will enable the further development of the partnership by facilitating other UK based staff members to engage more fully and liaise with colleagues in Lanzhou to ensure our Chinese students benefit from the latest UK educational materials and methods.
You will be under the line management of the Deputy Dean, Wales College Lanzhou but for operational day-to-day duties will work under the guidance of the relevant Programme and Partnership team leaders as well as working closely with Chinese colleagues.

- ABOUT YOU –

To be successful in the role you must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and sustain excellent working relationships in the UK and China and should have the following:
- An honours degree in a relevant discipline
- Evidence of the ability to deliver teaching, assessment and student support at undergraduate level in at least 2 relevant subject areas.
- Good organisational and personal management skills to balance competing pressures of teaching and scholarship activities with international travel
- IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet role requirements – particularly long periods in China (e.g. 12 weeks)

It would be beneficial to your application if you have a masters level degree or PhD in a relevant discipline with a Teaching qualification and/or a TEFL qualification.

- BENEFITS -

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution and in addition to these you will receive a competitive employment package while in China including:
• Travel to and from China to undertake the teaching
• Suitable accommodation while in China will be paid for by the University
• Visa application support to enable you to enter and work in China.
• Health insurance equivalent to Chinese employees in the partner university
• Legal Insurance
• Mid trip travel where there is a business or personal need such as in the event of illness, family emergencies, unrest, or political issues.
• Language support and training which may be provided by UWTSD.
• WIFI and any relevant roaming charges incurred for business to get access to the full internet and UK social media within the Chinese firewall.
• Charges incurred in setting up a Chinese bank account as credit cards are not universally accepted.
• A contribution towards food and sustenance in line with UWTSD policies
• An entertainment allowance for the purpose of networking and reciprocating Chinese hospitality (Chinese colleagues receive an allowance to entertain overseas staff once a month)

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge and the opportunity to share your passion for Art and Design with our students, with a valuable experience of living and working in China then please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process includes the option to submit a CV but it is not essential. Therefore, your application will be primarily assessed based on your answers to the application questions and your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 29 April 2024, 11:59pm

Library Assistant (Customer Services)
Swansea Campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)
£22,681 to £24,533 per annum, pro rata

- 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 Library Assistant to join us on a part time, permanent basis, working 14.5 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –
To provide an excellent standard of service to all our customers, encouraging them to explore and make use of our services, supporting them in achieving their full potential and supporting the University in achieving strategic objectives.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Experience in delivering excellent customer service in a busy environment.
- Experience of dealing with enquiries using different channels, e.g., phone, email, live chat.
- Evidence of effective team working / working with others.
- IT Literacy, a good knowledge of using core IT systems
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 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: 3 May 2024 11:59pm

Head of Sustainability and the Environment
Carmarthen, Lampeter or Swansea with expectation to travel to other sites
£46,974 to £56,021 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 Head of Sustainability and the Environment, to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –

This post supports the University in futureproofing and consolidating a pragmatic approach to strategic and operational environmental management. It will guide the University in integrating social value, environmental compliance, energy management and an improved environmental impact in all operational activities. Being customer focused, the role will build additional functionality along with capacity for delivering efficient resource use, with particular attention to utilities.
The post holder will be responsible for driving change, through the delivery of impact reduction strategies and frameworks. Including the development and measurement of agreed, achievable approaches for environmental compliance, waste management including recycling, energy management (including renewable sources) as well as addressing efficient pollution reduction and prevention.
Please view the job description for further details.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as the Head of Sustainability and the Environment, you will need:
- A degree within a related field and/or considerable experience in a similar role
- Professional membership of a relevant organisation e.g., Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or Energy Institute.
- Experience in leading change through strategic sustainability projects
- Experience in influencing, planning, and implementing environmental policies and strategies.
- Experience responsibility of a complex pay and non-pay budget.
- Evidence of delivering a range of environmental performance improvements
- Experience in delivery and maintenance of environmental management systems
- An understanding of environmental best practice and statutory requirements to include Wellbeing of Future Generations Act (Wales) 2016 and Environment Act 2016
- Can demonstrate respect for a diverse range of people and recognises the importance of building effective working relationships.
- Adopts a positive approach to personal learning and development.
It would also be beneficial if you had:

- Professional membership of a relevant organisation e.g., Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment or Energy Institute.
- Postgraduate qualifications within the fields of environmental management/sustainability or related disciplines.
- Chartered status
- Previous experience of working in Further or Higher Education or the public sector.
- Experience of implementing BREEAM methodology.
- 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.

This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only, particularly 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: 1 May 2024, 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
• 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 -
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days’ annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
• 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: 5th May 2024, 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 will include 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 -
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
• 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
• 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: 5th May 2024, 11:59pm.