Cardiff Metropolitan University
Location
Cardiff | United Kingdom
Job description
The opportunity
Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Digital Technology Learning Support Network (DTLSN) in conjunction with support from the Technocamps Programme (TC), based in Swansea University, will work with communities to enhance digital inclusion and develop digital skills. The DTLSN 4.0 project aims to build awareness, educate, and upskill economically inactive people, unemployed, low-skilled workers, and other groups in the region. It will achieve this through the delivery of a range of activities in community and/ or training centres and businesses in the region. These include workshops on topics such as basic digital survival skills and bespoke courses in creative coding, online safety awareness, computer security for businesses, machine learning and interacting with data. The main purpose of this role will be to network and recruit businesses and community learners, as well as managing the administration and delivery of the workshops.
This exciting opportunity welcomes applicants interested in a job share arrangement, promoting a flexible and inclusive work environment.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Establish and maintain a network of key stakeholders from businesses and community groups to raise the profile and encourage participation.
Manage relationships, ensuring effective and regular communication with key influencers and stakeholders of the project so they are kept up to date with the project, including topics and format of workshops, courses and other related events.
Co-ordinate and liaise with local Councils to ensure that the project is meeting the expectations and addressing the needs of the appropriate communities/ areas.
Liaise with local businesses and communities to determine their specific needs in respect of tailored activities, including work experience and further education opportunities.
Develop, implement and organise the delivery of an effective programme for the workshop delivery and to inspire and digitally upskill in the region.
What we are looking for 2 ‘A’ Levels or equivalent qualification or experience.
5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) or equivalent at Grade C or above.
Excellent working knowledge of the computer science, ICT and education sectors.
Demonstratable ability to work independently and using own initiative, with minimal supervision.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Excellent people management skills, including the ability to converse and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent computer literacy skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills.
Effective presentation skills to groups of varying sizes.
Experience of liaising and networking.
A satisfactory enhanced DBS check (or willing to undertake).
Ability and willingness to work outside of normal office hours when required.
Ability and willingness to travel within Neath & Port Talbot and the surrounding region.
Commitment to delivering excellent professional services.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University? In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
Cardiff School of Technologies (CST) was formally launched in 2018 and has seen rapid growth, with now over 1,000 students engaged on a range of programmes spanning computing, digital and smart technology, data science and informatics, cyber security, electronics and robotics engineering. Over 20 organisations have endorsed the School including Sony, the BBC, Office for National Statistics and a wide range of digital and technology companies and colleges in the Cardiff Capital Region which are work in partnership with the University to develop and deliver applied programmes.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Fiona Carroll, Reader in Human Computer Interaction, at
[email protected] Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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£27.98k - £32.98k per annum
