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Widening Access agent:Job description:Job location: Carmarthen Carmarthen campus (hybrid working with travel to other locations as necessary) ABOUT US The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic expertise and practical expertise to thrive. We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide variety of learning locations and courses. What's more, we were listed as 13th for teaching quality in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 and 8th in the UK for ?Social Inclusion' in this league table this year. We are now looking for a Widening Access agent to join our Carmarthen campus on a full time, permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. THE function You will be delivering outreach activity on behalf of UWTSD to support the delivery of student recruitment targets and the Widening Access Plan. You will build and maintain relationships with schools and colleges, to maximise recruitment from those sources and will involve significant communication both written and orally via the medium of Welsh and English. Please view the Job Description for further details, where you will also find a list of the essential and desirable ?Person Specification' criteria. ABOUT YOU To be considered as a Widening Access agent you will need: » A degree level qualification or equivalent » Excellent presentations and organisational expertise, attention to detail, meet tight deadlines, use initiative and problem-solving » Good working expertise of University course entry requirements. » Excellent IT expertise, capability to communicate effectively at all levels » To be self-motivated, work unsupervised, as well as a clear commitment to the University's bilingual ethos. » Communicate fluently through the medium of Welsh - oral and written » A respect for a diverse range of people, recognising the importance of building sound working relationships. » Need for appropriate confidentiality » To work as part of a team, work flexibly, including travel between campuses and UK wide locations when required » A positive approach to personal learning and development Desirable; » A degree level qualification in Marketing or equivalent » A professional marketing qualification » Previous practice of working in Higher Education BENEFITS » Annual leave entitlement is 28 days' annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including: » Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay » Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family » Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave » Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications » Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services » Staff discounts on a range of products and services » Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed located on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement. Closing date:27/07/2022, 11:59pm Skills:
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