Learning Development Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract: 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024

Hours: 25 hours per week; 35 weeks per annum

Closing Date: 19/02/2023

About the role

As a member of our Library and Learning Services team you will play a key role in the designing, planning and delivery of high quality writing and learning development advice and workshops to the students of Bath Spa University. You will be required to provide Writing and Learning Centre services to students in person, by telephone or online as well as delivering bespoke sessions to groups. You will liaise with academic staff to ensure workshops align with the curriculum. You will also be required to complete administrative tasks related to the role and to make decisions related to learning development provision in the service manager’s absence.

About you (requirements)

You will be enthusiastic and committed to providing a high quality, customer focused service to our staff and students. With a degree or equivalent you will have a good knowledge of academic writing conventions in UK HE as well as sound knowledge of pedagogical principles. You will have good ICT skills including use of spreadsheets, word processing as well as some experience in creating online resources. Self-motivated and able to work well within a team, you will work well under pressure and you will welcome change as our service responds to new opportunities. Reliable and flexible with an eye for detail, you will be committed to helping others get the most from our service.

About us

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus.  Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Siobhán Hawke on 01225 876641 s.hawke@bathspa.ac.uk.

Interview Date: 8 March 2023                       

How to apply

For further information or to apply on-line please visit the Bath Spa University jobs page at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/current-vacancies-at-bath-spa/. Please note that CVs will not be considered and those included with application forms will be removed.  Any queries regarding the application process or our website should be emailed to hrcontact@bathspa.ac.uk.

Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff.  These include a pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies. Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package:

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

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