Career Pathways Framework Partner

Job Title:Career Pathways Framework Partner
School: Organisation Design & Change Section
Salary: £38,273- £45,611
Duration: Fixed-term
OpeningDate: 14th June 2024
ClosingDate: 5th July 2024
ReferenceNumber: 028422

- 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 which supports people to be their best. We are seeking to add to our existing team by engaging a Career Pathways Framework Partner to ensure we drive staff development in a structured and systematic manner.

- THE ROLE -

There has never been a more opportune time to join our team at Ulster University and, more specifically, our Organisation Design and Change Team.

The Career Pathways Framework Partner is a crucial role within our Organisation Design and Change team and the wider university as the role will specifically be focused on organising the design and implementation of a professional services framework to allow non-academic staff to understand the opportunities available to them within the University and identify their potential development steps in a co-ordinated way.

Areas of focus will include:

- Lead on the design and delivery of a Career Pathways Framework;
- Provide specialist Career Pathways and development expertise;
- Take ownership of the specification, build, and implementation work for Career Pathways;
- Work with key stakeholders to agree on the scope of the Career Pathways work;
- Ensure Career Pathways complement performance and career development work;
- Take ownership of the identification and collection of existing Career Pathways data;
- Lead on the development of future Career Pathways Frameworks;
- Design and oversee appropriate governance mechanisms;
- Ensure Career Pathways design meets the needs of the University and its staff;
- Identify and adopt appropriate leading practice and innovation in the area of Career Pathways;
- Make a significant 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 YOU -

Candidates for this role must have:

- a Degree or other relevant professional qualification AND Chartered Membership of CIPD (MCIPD) or other relevant professional body by examination or experience.

OR

- a Degree (or higher) in a business-related discipline which includes a substantial element of HR / People Management / Change Management / Organisational Development AND a commitment to securing Chartered Membership of CIPD or other relevant professional body by examination or experience;
- significant experience in an Organisation Design, Change Management, Strategic Consultancy, Organisational Development and / or HR role in a large, complex organisation; and
- experience of leading the design and implementation of career pathway / career progression / career development frameworks within a large, complex organisation in an education setting e.g. further education sector, higher education sector.

This Career Pathways Framework Partner 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.