Public and Patient Involvement Administrator

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

This is a fixed term role until July 2025 working full time.

The Public and Patient Involvement Administrator will work within the Faculty Education and Student Experience Team in partnership with academic staff, to deliver the highest levels of excellence in professional support in the following functions:

• Quality Assurance and Enhancement – enhancements focused approach to the assurance of academic regulations and quality standards for all programmes, activities and processes across the Faculty. Including management of processes and approvals/reviews for all professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRBs) connected to the Faculty.
• Programme Development – in partnership with key stakeholders, support the process of development, enhancement and review of all programmes and associated implementation.
• Academic Planning – responsibility for preparation and planning according to the academic cycle and external requirements to meet key deadlines.

This role will suit applicants who have experience in working in education within a Public and Patient Involvement arena or possess clear transferable skills.

The post holder will need to be highly organised, proactive, with a strong eye for detail and be able to work to tight deadlines under pressure, anticipating problems which may arise. 

The role will involve working closely with academic staff from a particular programme/s of study, or supporting a particular function within the team across the faculty, so the ability to form effective working relationships and gain an understanding of academic programmes and regulations is essential.

The post holder is responsible for ensuring they work in accordance with all University regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures, governance and constitutional frameworks, seeking guidance from their line manager where appropriate

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.

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