Career Pathways Framework Advisor

Job Title: Career Pathways Framework Advisor
School: Organisation Design & Change Section
Salary: £31,414 - £37,119
Duration: Fixed-term
Opening Date: 14th June 2024
Closing Date: 5th July 2024
Reference Number: 028402

- THE ROLE -

Ulster University is committed to enhancing and developing our professional services and our academic staff and, to assist us in doing that, we are expanding our Organisation Design and Change team to include a Career Pathways Framework Advisor.

Operating within the wider People & Culture team, the Organisation Design and Change team will contribute to programmes of work to better enable the University to achieve the right culture, behaviours, skills and engagement.

The Career Pathways Framework Advisor will specifically be focused with supporting the design and implementation of frameworks which allow staff in all roles and grades to understand the opportunities available to them within the University, and identify their potential development steps.

Areas of focus will include:

- Contribute and support on the design and delivery of a Career Pathways Framework;
- Provide specialist Career Pathways and development expertise;
- Assist the Career Pathways Framework Partner in agreeing the scope of Career Pathways;
- Support the identification and collection of Career Pathways data;
- Support the development of future frameworks in relation to Career Pathways;
- Support the design and embedding of appropriate governance mechanisms;
- Identify and adopt leading practice / innovation in the area of Career Pathways;
- Make a contribution to the growth of the Organisation Design and Change function; and
- Contribute to the delivery of the wider People and Culture operational plan.

- ABOUT US -

Renowned for its world-class teaching, Ulster University aims to transform lives, stretch minds, and develop the skills required by a growing economy. Educating and enhancing the lives of over 30,000 students each year, Ulster University is recognised as one of the top universities in the UK and boasts an alumni of over 225,000 globally.

Within our People & Culture Directorate, the Organisation Design & Change team works on creating the frameworks, culture, values, and behaviours to ensure that careers are fostered and voices are heard.

In an ever-evolving higher education sector, we equip colleagues and the University through transition in a workplace that supports people to be their best. Enabling staff and the organisation to be adaptable, we work to enhance the staff experience and encourage our entire staff community to express itself through meaningful engagement.

We are seeking a Career Pathways Framework Advisor to support us in creating the conditions to ensure we value the voices of our staff and in driving staff development in a structured and systematic manner.

- ABOUT YOU -

Candidates who wish to apply for this role must:

- hold a Degree or other relevant professional qualification
OR
- A Levels or equivalent qualification with a commitment to enrol on and complete a relevant professional qualification in the area of organisational development or HR;
- have experience in an Organisation Design, Change Management, Strategic Consultancy, Organisational Development and / or HR role within a large complex organisation; and
- have experience of working on Career Pathways / progression projects.

The Career Pathways Framework Advisor will be engaged on a two-year fixed-term contract. Apply now to join a team that will nurture your continued professional development.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.