- Job Number
- SU00474
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Salary
- £56,021 to £64,914 per annum
- Faculty/Directorate
- Planning and Strategic Projects Unit
- Location
- Hybrid
- Closing Date
- 11 Aug 2024
- Interview Date
- 16 Aug 2024
- Informal Enquiries
- Aimee Thomas aimee.p.thomas@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
Swansea University is looking, in the first instance, to appoint a Head of Online Learning, as a six-month fixed-term interim position, to assist in establish the project and develop a detailed budget and to set up an Online Learning Unit to develop and deliver the portfolio of online programmes and courses. The University then expects to make a permanent appointment to lead the Online Learning Unit.
This is a fixed term position for 6-month duration initially (with the potential for extension).
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.
Interviews are likely to take place on Friday 16th of August 2024