Head of Employability

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron.

UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere. 

Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:

• 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025)

Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.

- THE ROLE –

The Head of Student Employability will play a crucial role in supporting the enhancement of students’ employability skills and experience and in the employment prospects of our graduates.

This senior leadership position within the Student Services department requires a strategic individual who is passionate about providing and delivering a framework for students to grow and develop skills, knowledge and experience in order to attain and succeed in their chosen careers.

The post holder will oversee the strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive employability programmes and initiatives designed to deliver practical student-centered outcomes.

Reporting to the Executive Head of Student Services, the post holder will oversee and then implement a strategic review of the current careers and employability provisions, shaping a new approach to student employability designed around the University’s academic portfolio, and connecting students with relevant employers, employment and skills development opportunities.

The Head of Employability is responsible for ensuring that all students have access to relevant high-quality opportunities to grow and develop their employability skills, which will include the central co-ordination of work placements across the University.

This role includes the analysis of key metrics to identify trends, inform strategic planning, and enhance provision and opportunities for students. The Head of Employability will ensure that employability initiatives are effectively aligned with the evolving needs of students and employers, the support our regional graduate labour markets.

Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role. Click the 'Apply' button above. 

- DBS -

This post is subject to a check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). The level of check which will apply will be Enhanced with Adult’s Barred List.

- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

• - Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata
• - For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs
• - This post may be eligible for sponsorship
• - This application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your application and supporting statement .

Closing date: 25^th November 2025

Interview date: TBC