Reaching Wider Manager

4 weeks ago


Pontypridd, United Kingdom University of South Wales Full time
Job description

The Reaching Wider Team at the University of South Wales are seeking to appoint a Manager to lead a team and deliver the university’s Reaching Wider programme, working with a range of partners in communities around South East Wales.

The post-holder will be expected to work across campuses and partnership HEIs when required. Please note post-holder may be required to work weekends and evenings on occasions.

Responsible for the overall performance of the Reaching Wider Team at the University of South Wales, including all aspects of planning, performance, monitoring and reporting.

Overseeing employment and professional development, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and representing the partnership at a regional and national level. They will also have strategic oversight for the partnership's work with one or more priority audiences.

Reaching Wider is a HEFCW funded partnership programme which exists to widen access to higher education by tackling barriers to entry, progression and success in higher education. We achieve this through offering a suite of long-term interventions that support attainment raising, provide information, advice and guidance and assist progression to higher education and level 4 learning for targeted priority groups.

Our core values are:

Caring - Creating a culture where people feel valued, safe, heard, supported and respected.

Collaboration - Actively collaborating across our partner HEIs and externally for the mutual benefit of all.

Inclusion - Valuing and respecting the contribution of every individual, recognising and celebrating difference.

Reflection - Gaining insight on how to move forward by exploring and examining ourselves, our perspectives, attributes, experiences, actions and interactions personally and professionally.

For an informal conversation about this post please contact the Reaching Wider Director

If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges. 

Discover the advantages of working with us at USW:

USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.



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