The opportunity
The post holder will support the administration and the research within Project DARPL (diversity and anti-racist professional learning). The post holder will support the aims, administration and research within the project in a variety of ways. These will principally include administration support, liaison with the Project Director and team, partners, participants, translators, event planning and delivery support, data collection and analysis.
Support administration and partner collaboration in preparing for and delivering live events including schedules, speakers and venues/online delivery.
Contribute to project development, supporting communications between the project team, partners and participants (collating resources, liaising with translators, using TEAMs, EventBrite, updating the DARPL website).
Contribute to project design and where appropriate, data collection (e.g. evaluations, surveys and in session discussions) in consultation with the Project Director and the wider project team.
Contribute to the project, working to agreed objectives ensuring the effective use of resources.
Co-ordinate own work with that of others and contribute to planning of project work.
What we are looking for
A good honours degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant discipline.
Knowledge of Anti-Racist approaches in Professional Practice and Welsh Education Policy.
Knowledge of project administration and working within set processes.
Working as an intermediary with project teams and partners.
Ability to interpret a variety of data as appropriate.
Good level of analytical skills.
Report writing skills.
Ability to communicate complex information clearly, both orally and in writing.
IT skills: use of Microsoft Office, Excel, TEAMs and data handling software e.g. Qualtrics.
Ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve problems encountered in the project context.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with a wider team of internal and external partners.
Experience of working to project deadlines and manage competing priorities.
Experience of adhering to financial regulations and working within set processes and procedures.
Experience of coordinating projects to include quality assurance (e.g. peer reviewing/translation).
Attention to detail.
Ability to work flexibly with regard to working pattern.
Willingness to travel and operate between campuses and other venues for events.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
In 2020, the University was named The Sunday Times ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’; in 2021 it became the Times Higher Education ‘UK and Ireland University of the Year 2022’; and in 2022 it was ranked the top university in the UK in the People and Planet Green League.
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support each other, we are kind to one another, and we are one team; we are One Cardiff Met. We encourage and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best.
In addition, the University offers highly competitive terms and conditions including:
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years’ service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days (pro rata if part time).
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
Flexible and remote working opportunities.
Excellent family friendly policies.
Award winning sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership, plus subsidised physiotherapy/complementary therapy/sports massage.
Access to all library facilities.
Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
If you would like to talk with us about this opportunity please contact Huw Jones, R&I Manager, at hpjones@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.
The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.
Further information
Please read our Candidate Pack or visit our staff recruitment website for information about working for us, our culture, benefits, work-life balance and our career progression and development opportunities.
Application URL:
https://itrentselfservice.cardiffmet.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=272742SQHL&WVID=4385410jIi&LANG=USA