Student Engagement Facilitator

6 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

Salary:
£32,348 to £34,308 with progression to £42,155 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 05 March 2023

The Role


The Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering is delighted to advertise this exciting opportunity for a motivated professional with a passion for engaging with businesses to provide employability opportunities for our students.

The postholder will work as part of a faculty team and predominantly support the School of Engineering.


You will have experience of working in the Engineering/Science sector and of working in a collaborative manner, building strong partner relationships.

You will demonstrate an energetic and "can do" approach which will inspire and enthuse others, ready to take the lead in driving forward initiatives.

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social, and cultural development of the Northeast of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.


We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

The post is open-ended and available on a full-time basis (37 hours per week).

Interview date:
Monday 27th March 2023.

Key Accountabilities

The postholder would work closely with Directors of Business, Innovation & Skills, Directors of Education, Faculty Learning Partnerships Manager, Employability & Enterprise Champions and associated professional service colleagues in academic units.

The postholder would also work closely with the University Lifelong Learning and Apprenticeships Hub, Business Development and Enterprise Team, Marketing Team, and the Careers Service
To work as part of the Faculty Learning Partnerships Team to implement activity in support of the University's 'Education for Life' and 'Lifelong Learning' strategies by engaging with relevant businesses to generate mutually beneficial interactions for our students
To assist in the development, monitoring and delivery of strategy and underpinning action plans for implementation for Schools and the Faculty
To facilitate and share good practice across the faculty with a view to enhancing the student experience and increasing student employability
To work closely with the Careers Service and NU Advancement to plan, market and implement industry-focussed professional awareness events across the faculty
To work with the Directors of Business, Innovation and Skills, the academic leads for Employability and Enterprise and the Careers Service to deliver their annual agreement to Schools ensuring visibility of the Careers Service offerings to students and that students understand the importance of vacation employment and placements in industry
To be an active member of Industrial Advisory Boards, supporting Schools where required
To provide materials for the website, internal communications, and social media to promote enhancements to the student experience

To liaise with business and industry regarding student facing activity, including, but not limited to enrichment activities such as guest lectures, site visits, placement, and project opportunities.

Also, arranging activities to enhance employability, delivering careers awareness events and, on occasion, seeking assistance with programme development and/or sponsorship by business and industry
Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Experience in, or engaging significantly with, engineering and/or science organisations, to ensure the ability to hold credible, specialist discussions with business partners
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to give presentations to senior internal and external partners
Evidence of leading and/or contributing to change
Experience of persuasive internal and external stakeholder engagement activity
Experience of promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion

Attributes and Behaviour
High drive and initiative, able to demonstrate professional resilience
An energetic and "can do" approach which will inspire and enthuse others, ready to take the lead in driving forward initiatives
Acts in a collaborative, inclusive, transparent, and open manner, acting with integrity and ability to build high levels of trust
Possesses the personal stature to engage with and earn the respect and good will of peers and more senior colleagues
Able to manage own time and resources by prioritising and organising effectively

Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent level qualification in an Engineering or S

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