Location: | Swansea |
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Salary: | £28,759 to £32,332 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 27th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 9th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | SU00512 |
Location: Other - See job description
About The University
Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world.
About The Role
The Swansea University Employability Academy (SEA) are recruiting for a Project Co-ordinator to assist colleagues on the successful delivery of the TESS (Targeted Employability Student Support) project at Swansea University.
The TESS (Targeted Employability Student Support) project is funded in line with Welsh Government policy to support the goals set out in the Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015. The aim of the project is to contribute to these goals by supporting under-represented / disadvantaged students to develop career confidence, employability skills and to engage with employers. The Project Co-ordinator will assist colleagues on the successful delivery of the TESS project at Swansea University, working to the Delivery Plan agreed with Medr (Commission for Tertiary Education and Research) alongside two Targeted Employability Placements and Guidance advisers.
You would report to the Senior Targeted Employability Placements and Guidance adviser, also working closely with other service team leaders and the head of SEA. We seek an enthusiastic, qualified individual to work with colleagues within SEA, REIS, Faculties and the Project Managing Agents, Medr, and other Welsh GO Wales teams to support students with barriers to recruitment to gain successful Graduate Outcomes.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.
Closing Date: 9 September 2024
Interview Date: 17 September 2024
Informal Enquiries: Lucy Griffiths Lucy.j.griffiths@swansea.ac.uk
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