Project Manager (Clean Growth)

Location: Other - See job description

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

With a passion for facilitating groups alongside networking this role will involve a lot of time attending and hosting events. Hybrid working available. The role will be open to full and part time applications (minimum 21 hours per week). Must be able to travel across South and West Wales areas. Training / Facilitation skills required as is a dynamic approach to this exciting opportunity.

The role will undertake the leadership of the project and manage a project team. Working with businesses through facilitated workshops, you will have experience in training alongside an ability to engage future businesses to take part in the programme. You will have responsibility for all aspects of the project and report into the Director for Clean Growth. Please see the Job Description for full information. We are passionate about looking at ways to encourage circular economy principles and further information regarding the programme can be found at Circular Economy | UK (ceicwales.org.uk)

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.

Closing Date: 2 Jun 2024

Interview Date: 10 Jun 2024

Informal Enquiries

•  Jo Bishop J.Bishop@Swansea.ac.uk
•  Dr Gary Walpole G.L.R.Walpole@Swansea.ac.uk

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