**Location and Flexibility**
The role is primarily based at our Cardiff campus but requires the ability and readiness to work from home and other locations as needed.
**About Us**
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is proud of our committed and talented workforce, working together to positively impact our students and the communities we serve. We rank 14th in the UK for Social Inclusion and 28th for Teaching Quality according to the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2023, and 21st for Student Satisfaction per the Complete University Guide, 2023. Our achievements are largely due to the dedication and expertise of our team.
We are currently seeking a Director for the Commonwealth Leadership Institute for a part-time, fixed-term position, with a commitment of 7.4 hours per week.
**The Role**
The appointee will spearhead the development of the Commonwealth Leadership Institute as part of a growing collaboration between the university and an extensive network across Wales, the UK, and internationally. This role, engaging across Institutes, supports the Institute of Management and Health’s (IMH) goal to enhance its global agenda across various disciplines. The position is jointly associated with IMH and the Institute of Education and Humanities, which manages significant UNESCO projects and other key partnerships aligned with its Future Generations and Sustainability goals. A fundamental aspect of this role is to strategically align these activities for the benefit of all involved parties.
Initially, this position is fixed-term for two years, but we hope to extend it following a successful outcome review. For more details, please refer to the Job Description, which includes essential and desirable criteria for the ‘Person Specification’.
**Requirements**
Applicants should possess:
– A PhD in a relevant field.
– Appropriate professional recognition suitable for the role’s responsibilities.
– Flexibility in duties, shift patterns, and locations, with readiness to respond to urgent business needs.
– Extensive experience in high-level, high-profile collaborations.
– Proven ability to create effective partnerships for leadership development.
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with individuals at all levels.
– A solid record in acquiring resources for major multi-party initiatives.
– The ambition, vision, and ability to inspire others similarly.
– Leadership ability in an innovative and entrepreneurial manner to create a sustainable, dynamic future for the Institute.
**Desirable Attributes**
– Relevant teaching qualification or equivalent experience
– Proficiency in Welsh, both orally and in writing.
**Benefits**
– 35 days of annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days (pro rata)
– Competitive salary and pay progression
– Generous annual leave provision, including Christmas/New Year closure
– Membership in the USS pension scheme, offering benefits for you and your family
– Access to a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing platform, including an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
– Health and wellbeing support, with discounted access to on-campus sports facilities, occupational health, and counseling services
– Career development opportunities, including support for further qualifications
– Family-friendly policies offering flexible working and enhanced maternity and paternity leave
– Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.
**How to Apply**
If you believe you can excel and make a positive impact in this role, please apply using the button provided. Note that the application process does not involve CV submissions, as your application will be evaluated based on the responses to the application questions, especially your Supporting Statement.
Please be aware that your correspondence language will be based on the language you use to apply. To apply in Welsh, click ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of the screen.
**Application Deadline**
Closing date for applications is January 3rd, 2025, at 11:59 pm