- Job Number
- SU00370
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £25,138 to £27,979 per annum
- Faculty/Directorate
- Marketing, Recruitment & International
- Location
- Singleton Campus, Swansea
- Closing Date
- 30 Jun 2024
- Interview Date
- 8 Jul 2024
- Informal Enquiries
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- Bernadette Stratford b.stratford@swansea.ac.uk
- Caroline Coleman-Davies c.c.coleman@swansea.ac.uk
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. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
Fixed term contract up to 31/12/2024
The Academic Partnerships Department supports the University and Faculties in developing and managing teaching and learning partnerships with education institutions and organisations in the UK and internationally. With the University’s focus on expanding its transnational education offering (Swansea University education delivered internationally at partner institutions), the work of the Department and the number and scale of projects has increased significantly. This role will involve providing administrative support to project teams including specific administrative functions necessary to ensure the effective set up and operation of collaborative partnerships, and duties associated with the management and operation of the office. The successful candidate will be required to manage partnership records; provide support with meeting organisation, minute-taking, production of reports and follow up activities as well as partnership specific activities like quality assurance monitoring, manage the day-to-day activities of the Department, including acting as the main point of contact for enquiries and undertake financial duties as required.
The post holder will be expected to be competent in Microsoft applications, MS Teams, SharePoint, databases, and financial management systems. The post holder will be expected to have suitable experience in a similar role and be familiar with processes of the University or similar organisations. Excellent communication skills including the ability to liaise with senior University staff and external bodies will be essential to this role.
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.
Please ensure you address how you meet the person specification as detailed in the job description by highlighting your relevant qualifications, skills and experience in a cover letter.