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Lecturer in Computing

Birmingham

Job Ref
51435
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£39,347 - £45,585 per annum

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.

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 post holder will be required to devise a range of teaching and assessment materials, covering several modules and subject areas within Computing, including Computer/Cloud Computing Architecture, Operating Systems, Networks, Cyber Security, Data Security, Databases, and Software Development. They may be required to lead on programmes and modules.

The post holder will deliver teaching in a variety of different learning environments and use a variety of teaching styles and approaches, including all levels of undergraduate study and, where appropriate, postgraduate study. The post holder will offer both academic and pastoral feedback and support to students to the highest professional standards and with regard to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience. The post holder will undertake scholarship, research, training or project work, either individually or within a team, to ensure ongoing professional development and to enhance the profile of the Academic Discipline, Institute and University. The post holder will make a positive contribution to the day-to-day activities of the Academic Discipline that may cover areas such as dissertation supervision, student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, staff training and professional development.

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

Main duties will include:
- Offer teaching and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team;
- Offer teaching in a variety of learning settings, from seminar and small group tutorials, to large lectures, workshops or placements, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles, within an established programme of study;
- Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria, for individual modules or modules within a specific subject area, with a clear awareness and understanding of relevant quality assurance requirements;
- Supervise the work of students in a timely, professional and supportive manner, providing necessary advice on study skills, research methods, assessment and dissertation work;
- Manage modules/programmes;
- 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.

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:
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline
- Experience in teaching, assessment and student support at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the UK HE sector
- Experience in the design and development of module content
- Experience of leading modules/programmes
- Evidence of good organisational and personal management skills
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively
- IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources, including a willingness to teach by video-link, VLE, e-mail or website delivery
- Evidence of the ability to balance competing pressures of teaching, scholarship, research, administrative demands and deadlines
It would also be beneficial if you have:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline
- Membership of a relevant professional bodies and/or teaching qualification
- Experience of supervising Undergraduate and postgraduate students


- BENEFITS -
Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Generous Annual leave entitlement of 35 days annual leave per year (plus 8 bank holidays & 4 University closure days)
• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family

- HOW TO APPLY -
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: 17th January 2024, at 11:59pm

Function
Academic
Status
Full Time
Type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours
37

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Hourly Paid Lecturer in Academic Study Skills / English Language Support

London

Job Ref
51436
Location
London
Salary
£41.92 per hour plus a holiday entitlement of 18.03%

The Institute of Inner-City Learning is seeking to appoint an Hourly Paid Lecturer in Academic Study Skills/English Language Support at its London Campus. The primary delivery mode is face-to-face on campus.

- THE ROLE –
The post holder will be required to design and teach a range of different modules across various programmes, primarily (but not exclusively) focussed on providing English Language and Academic Skills Development & Support. The role may include a weekend delivery.
The post holder will deliver teaching in a variety of learning environments using a variety of teaching styles and approaches, at all levels, including at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The post holder will offer both academic and pastoral feedback & support to students, and facilitate the ongoing enhancement of the student experience. We have a particular emphasis on widening participation in our programmes.
The post holder will also make a positive contribution to other day-to-day activities that may cover areas such as student recruitment, marketing activities, research seminars and workshops, research publications, staff training and professional development.

Main duties will include:
• Deliver teaching, learning and assessments for relevant Modules, and provide necessary support to students at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level of study, either individually or as a member of a teaching team.
· Design and deliver bespoke Workshops and Tutorials to enhance the English Language and Writing skills of the students, enabling them to improve their Academic Skills and performance in Assessments, as also English communication in general.
· Teach effectively in a variety of learnings settings including seminar & small group tutorials to large lectures and workshops, using appropriate and engaging teaching styles, within an established programme
· Design and develop teaching materials, assessment methods and criteria for relevant modules 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, 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 appropriate administrative tasks to ensure the effective operations and management of the curriculum and, at the request of the line manager, undertake additional administrative roles such as student Admissions, involvement in Marketing and Open day initiatives.
· 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.
· Be an active and enthusiastic member of the team and the Institute, working collaboratively with colleagues, participating in school boards and staff-student committees, Faculty working groups and committees, and make a positive contribution to the Institute’s overall culture and environment.
· 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.

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:
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
- TESOL/CELTA or other English teaching qualification
- Experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes and/or English Language Support in a HE setting
- Experience in the design and development of module content, lecture materials, Workshop design & materials, and Assessment methods
- Experience in provision of pastoral and tutorial support to the students
- Demonstrable organisational and personal management skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills with evidence of a commitment to team working
- 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


- FURTHER INFORMATION -
Please note that immigration sponsorship under the UK Government’s Skilled Worker visa route is not available for this role.
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: 6th January 2025, 11:59pm.

Function
Academic
Status
Part Time
Type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours
Hourly Paid

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Information Technology

Business Analyst

Flexible Campus Location

Job Ref
51434
Location
Flexible Campus Location
Salary
£33,966 to £38,205 per annum pro rata

Business Analyst
Swansea/Carmarthen campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)
18.5 hours per week
£33,966 to £38,205 per annum pro rata

- 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 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.

We are now looking for a Business Analyst to join our Swansea/Carmarthen campus. We would like to encourage applications from individuals seeking part-time opportunities.

- THE ROLE –

Working closely with the university’s Information System Development team and other departments in the University the Business Analyst’s role is to be responsible for the main analysis and specification of new software or amendments to current software with particular regard to the Tribal SITS student record system software.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered for this role, you will need:
- Good general level of general education
- Experience of Business Analysis in a medium to large environment
- Evidence of stakeholder engagement to capture requirements
- Experience of producing requirement and design specifications to deliver to a development team and responding to queries through the development stage
- Experience of seeing software development through to testing and sign off
- Demonstrate experience of software development lifecycles
- Working knowledge of SQL and databases sufficient to interrogate databases
- Experience in providing high quality software systems support

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: 9th January 2025, 11:59pm

Function
Information Technology
Status
Part Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
18.5

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Marketing

CRM Enquiries Officer

Flexible Campus Location

Job Ref
51409
Location
Flexible Campus Location
Salary
£29,605 - £32,982 per annum

CRM Enquiries Officer
Carmarthen or Swansea campus base (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)
£29,605 - £32,982 per annum

- 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 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 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.

We are now looking for CRM Enquiries Officer to join our Swansea or Carmarthen campus on a full time, Permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –

The CRM Enquiries Officer’s primary role is to support the planning, organisation and delivery of recruitment campaigns that attract applicants to study with the University. The role will focus strongly on enquiry generation and management, and improving the pre-enrolment student journey. The post holder will be expected to deliver excellence in customer service to all enquirers to the University.
The CRM Enquiries Officer will be expected to build close professional relationships with managers and colleagues to ensure a proactive and creative approach to all the University’s recruitment activities. The post holder must be proactive in ensuring their knowledge of the course portfolio and support services of the University is comprehensive.

The role will organise and deliver the University’s Open Days and related events and supervise a team of Student Ambassadors.
The CRM Enquiries 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 as required.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as a CRM Enquiries Officer, you will need:

- A degree level qualification or equivalent
- Previous experience of working in a CRM or Customer Service environment.
- Good working knowledge of University course entry requirements, application procedures and support services.
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Evidence of capability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to apply attention to detail.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Able to work as part of a team, in partnership with others, and unsupervised.
- Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality.
- Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and other locations when required.

It would be desirable to also have :
- Professional marketing qualification or other related field
- Ability to communicate at a high level through the medium of Welsh – oral and written
- Previous experience of working in Higher Education
- Knowledge of effective communication practices and experience of drafting engaging bilingual marketing material

- 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 as our CRM Enquiries 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.
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: 3rd January 2025, 11:59pm

Function
Marketing
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37

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Social Media Officer

Swansea or Carmarthen

Job Ref
51428
Location
Swansea or Carmarthen
Salary
£29,605 - £32,982 per annum

SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER
Carmarthen or Swansea campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary)
£29,605 - £32,982 per annum

- 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 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 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.
We are now looking for Social Media Officer to join our Carmarthen or Swansea campus on a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week.

- THE ROLE –

The Social Media Officer’s primary role is to support the Marketing team with the planning, organisation and delivery of social media activity that attracts prospective students to study with the University. The role will primarily focus on creating and scheduling different types of content that encourages positive engagement with the University brand across its suite of social media platforms.

The Social Media Officer will be managed by the Social Media Manager but will also be expected to build close professional relationships with managers and colleagues throughout UWTSD to ensure a proactive and planned approach to all of the University’s social media activity.
The Social Media Officer will be responsible for overseeing a group of Content Creators.
The Social Media Officer’s primary location will be in either Carmarthen or Swansea. However, the post holder may also be required to visit other UWTSD campuses to provide advice and guidance to colleagues.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as a Social Media Officer you will need:
- A degree level qualification or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working in a marketing environment.
- Demonstrable experience of successfully creating content for corporate social media accounts.
- Demonstrable experience of planning, implementing and evaluating social media campaigns.
- Evidence of capability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to apply attention to detail.
- Experience of managing relationships with multiple stakeholders.
- Able to work as part of a team, in partnership with others, and unsupervised.
- Strong copywriting skills, recognizing the importance of tone of voice, with experience of writing for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent IT skills.
- Ability to communicate at a high level through the medium of Welsh oral and written. The ability to use the Welsh language at Level C1 CEFR 3.3 or higher (CEFR is the Common European Framework Reference for Languages) This means that you can
understand a wide range of texts, and recognise implicit meaning. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously using language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text
on a range of subjects.
- Knowledge of effective communication practices and experience of drafting engaging bilingual marketing material.
- Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality.
- Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and other locations when required

It would be desirable to also have:

- Professional marketing qualification or another related field.
- Membership of a relevant professional association e.g. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- Previous experience of working in Higher Education.
- Demonstrable project management experience.
- Experience of managing a budget.


- 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 as our Social Media 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.
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: 6 January 2025, 11:59pm

Function
Marketing
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37

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