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SalaryAbout 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 fixed term maternity cover post until 31 July 2025.
The Academic Quality and Programme Development Lead post is a key role within the Faculty Education and Student Experience team in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The post holder will work with the Academic Quality and Assessment Manager to deliver a high-quality service coordinating, leading and delivering professional support and management services within the following functions:
Quality Assurance
Programme Development
Academic Planning
The post holder is responsible for ensuring all the professional service delivery activities within the Academic Quality and Assessment Team within the Faculty are led and managed in accordance with all University regulations, ordinances, policies and procedures, governance and constitutional frameworks.
As a key leader within the Faculty Education and Student Experience team driving and sustaining the highest levels of excellence in professional operational leadership is critical and would suit applicants who are highly organised, meticulous with a focus on detail and accuracy. Applicants should enjoy planning and working collaboratively with academic staff and other stakeholders to ensure the very highest standards of quality are met within all degree programmes within the Faculty.
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.
