Chair of Trustees, PATH Yorkshire

PATH Yorkshire is looking for a talented CHAIR to work with our well established and committed Board to lead the charity in a new and exciting phase. PATH’s mission is to support BAME individuals and underrepresented groups reach their full potential in the world of work. With the support of the Board of Trustees the Chair will ensure that PATH delivers its mission to “create better chances, better opportunities and better futures” for the individuals and communities we support across Leeds.

The chair should have the following qualities, abilities and experience:

• Demonstrate commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together
• Exhibit good inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment
• Experience of chairing meetings and events
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic role within an organisation

For more information and a copy of the role description please contact daniel.mundet@pathyorkshire.co.uk.

To apply, please submit your CV and Personal Statement to daniel.mundet@pathyorkshire.co.uk.  (Personal Statements should not be more than 2 sides of A4 sheet).

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK for teaching quality and student experience and 95% of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months.

Leeds Trinity University welcomes applications from all parts of the community and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented in this area.  All appointments will be based on merit.

Applications are invited for the following post:

PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR (2 FULL-TIME AND 1 PART-TIME POST)

Salary circa £22k per annum (pro-rata for part time)

We are seeking three accomplished administrators to work in our Records and Assessment team which is an integral part of the wider Student Administration function.  The successful candidates will provide administrative support for the operation of Student Administration and specifically related to student assessment and progression.  The postholders will have responsibility for administration matters relating to student assessment, preparation for assessment meetings, external examiner liaison and updating programme and module documentation.

The ideal candidates will have a good level of education, including GCSE Maths and English.  They will have proven and extensive relevant administrative experience, well developed interpersonal skills, IT skills (to include MS Office) and excellent organisational skills.  They will also be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to take decisions and prioritise work while working without supervision.   

Hours of work will be 35 hours per week for the full-time roles and 17.5 hours per week for the part- time role.  The post holders will be expected to work flexibly which may involve some weekend and Bank Holiday working. 

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous contributory pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, on-site sport and fitness centre membership, car park permit scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.  We also operate a free shuttle bus to Horsforth station and have an externally owned day nursery facility on campus, along with plenty of shopping, leisure and travel discounts available.  Our health and wellbeing offer provides the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and includes high quality health articles relating to current national and University specific initiatives.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 23^rd March 2020

Interviews for these posts are expected to take place on either Wednesday 1^st or Thursday 2^nd April 2020

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs 

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk

or call 0113 283 7130.

CAD TECHNICIAN

Salary in the range £22,417 to £23,754 per annum 

This post will be based within the University’s Estates & Facilities department and offers a new and exciting CAD Technician opportunity. This is a pivotal position supporting the annual Capex programme and professional colleagues in the delivery of key multiple integrated construction development projects that underpins the Universities five-year estates strategy, which will be fundamental to the overall growth of the University and enhancements of student and staff experience.

Working as part of a multi-disciplined team, providing professional services support to the University, you will support the delivery of detailed, accurate and usable technical drawings (schematic, floorplans, layouts, elevations) in line with, all construction development projects. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the University’s Drawing Library and CAFM CAD database is kept up to date and fit for purpose 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a detailed and expansive knowledge of construction-related CAD software (essential AutoCAD). They will need to be self-motivated, quick thinking, and have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. An element of ‘commercial awareness’ is required as regular contact with various clients will take place daily. 

The post holder will be required to work within our existing professional estates team and their duties will include, but will not be limited to: 

• Audit of the Universities current CAD library.
• Upkeep of the CAD library.
• CAD integration with the Universities CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) system.
• Assisting the team by producing required technical drawings.
• Advise team members on CAD issues to improve their knowledge.
• Delivering CAD training as required 

Candidates should possess the relevant qualifications/experience and meet all of the essential criteria, in a property/built environment related discipline.  Experience of working within a large professional estates and property team, delivering the full breadth of estates services is desirable.  Experience of the Higher and Further Education sector would be advantageous. 

Hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous contributory pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, on-site sport and fitness centre membership, car park permit scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.  We also operate a free shuttle bus to Horsforth station and have an externally owned day nursery facility on campus, along with plenty of shopping, leisure and travel discounts available.  Our health and wellbeing offer provides the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and includes high quality health articles relating to current national and University specific initiatives.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 1^st April 2020

Interviews for this post are expected to take place on Wednesday 15^th April 2020

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk

or call 0113 283 7130.

LECTURER or UNIVERSITY TEACHER IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (PARTNERSHIPS) (1.0FTE) 

Salary in the range £33,797 to £40,322 per annum

Leeds Trinity University’s recently formed School of Communications, Business & Law brings together staff expertise across a range of disciplines, has excellent industry links and a strong focus on the development of employability skills in our students.  In 2018 we launched our Foundation Year in Computer Science and BA Computer Science which were developed in partnership with a diverse group of local technology business to meet their employment needs. Meanwhile the University has successfully developed partnerships with a range of international and UK based partners.

The University’s computer science programmes give students an opportunity to work on real-world technology projects, learn the right skills for a fast-paced industry and build their links with local employers to make sure they have the skillset and knowledge to step into a range of graduate jobs, including as software developers, designers, testers, network engineers, cyber security analysts or project managers.  

This post will provide an ideal opportunity to support the further development of Computer Science and Partnerships, contribute to teaching and knowledge exchange (University Teacher), and to research activity (Lecturer). 

The ideal candidate will have excellent industry/practitioner experience and a strong grasp of the coding, development and project tools and techniques required to meet the demands of employers in the fast-growing digital sector.  They will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the most up-to-date working practices, particularly in terms of software development and engineering and project delivery.  We need a team member who understands the benefits of collaborative working with a broad variety of industry partners, who can keep our programme fresh and at the cutting-edge of industry developments by working with our programme-dedicated employer advisory group and who will work to develop new links for the benefit of our students, graduate employability and our research expertise.

The postholder will also provide support for international and possibly UK partners as they deliver the University’s academic programmes.

Leeds Trinity University has excellent industry links and a strong focus on the development of employability skills in our students. We offer an excellent range of benefits including generous holiday entitlements, staff development opportunities and a pension scheme.

Candidates must possess an accredited HE Teaching qualification, have HEA Fellowship, or be prepared to undertake one as part of their probationary requirements. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 30^th March 2020

Interviews for this post are expected to take place on Tuesday 12^th May 2020

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Greg Barnes, Head of Department of Business, Law & Computer Science  g.barnes@leedstrinity.ac.uk.   

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk

or call 0113 283 7130.

LECTURER IN BUSINESS (1.0FTE)

Salary in the range £33,797 to £40,322 per annum

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, collaborative, high performing academic in Business.

The successful candidate will work with an established group of staff with considerable professional experience. The group deliver a high quality student experience across undergraduate programmes of study, including Accounting and Business, Business and Management, Business and Marketing and International Business, plus a Masters in International Business and an MBA.  

Our portfolio has also expanded to include higher and degree apprenticeships in supply chain management, B2B sales and leadership and management, which complement our existing offer, as well as international partnership work with a range of institutions. We are now seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic member of staff to join us to help us deliver our Strategic Plan through high quality teaching, excellent student experience and research/knowledge exchange activity.

We’re looking for a candidate with a handle on contemporary business theory, its application to the fast-changing business world and the ability to contribute to some related areas of study, in particular accounting and finance, entrepreneurship and business technology at undergraduate and post-graduate level.

We welcome applications from candidates who have a PhD (or who are close to completing their PhD) in Business or a closely related area of study or have an equivalent portfolio of experience working in business.  Applicants should ideally be active in research and/or knowledge exchange appropriate to the stage of their career, bringing with them a network of contacts and collaborations and the potential for income generation. Applicants with a professional qualification with a chartered institute or professional body are welcome. The ability to work as an effective team member, contributing to the provision of high quality teaching across undergraduate and post-graduate levels is essential.  

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous contributory pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, on-site sport and fitness centre membership, car park permit scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.  We also operate a free shuttle bus to Horsforth station and have an externally owned day nursery facility on campus, along with plenty of shopping, leisure and travel discounts available.  Our health and wellbeing offer provides the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and includes high quality health articles relating to current national and University specific initiatives. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 30^th March 2020

Interviews for these posts are expected to take place on Thursday 23^rd April 2020

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Catherine O’Connor, Head of the School of Communication, Business and Law (c.oconnor@leedstrinity.ac.uk) or Dr Greg Barnes, Head of Department, Business and Law (g.barnes@leedstrinity.ac.uk)

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk

or call 0113 283 7130.

LECTURER OR UNIVERSITY TEACHER IN PSYCHOLOGY – 7 POSTS

Salary in the range £33,797 to £40,322 per annum (ideally for a September 2020 start)

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, collaborative, high-performing academic members of staff to contribute to our programmes in Psychology.  Leeds Trinity University is a modern university with an emerging research culture.  The scale of the institution provides for an extremely supportive environment and facilitates research across discipline boundaries.  Psychology is well resourced and has a significant reputation for high-quality teaching and an excellent student experience. 

The successful candidates will join a well-established group of Psychologists that provides BPS-accredited undergraduate programmes in Counselling Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Psychology, Psychology & Child Development, and Sport Psychology, as well as an MSc conversion course.  We also deliver joint degree programmes with Criminology and Sociology.  Recruitment to Psychology programmes is buoyant and we are also expanding our research and knowledge exchange capacity.  

We welcome applications from candidates who have a PhD (or who are close to completing their PhD) in any area of psychology, or from Professional Psychologists with the equivalent expertise and experience.  We are particularly seeking to strengthen our provision in the following areas: Child/Developmental/Educational Psychology, Counselling/Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Cognitive Psychology.  Applicants with eligibility for full membership of the BPS Division of Health Psychology or Forensic Psychology, and/or eligibility for registration with the HCPC in those areas are also encouraged.  Applicants for a Lecturer post should be research-active with a track-record of publications commensurate to their career stage or be able to contribute to knowledge exchange activities.  The ability to work as an effective team member, contributing to the provision of high-quality teaching across Psychology at undergraduate and postgraduate level is essential.

The posts will provide ideal opportunities for early-career academics to contribute to the development of our research activity, postgraduate studies and CPD provision. 

Applicants should state in their application whether they are interested in being considered for Lecturer, University Teacher or both.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous contributory pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, on-site sport and fitness centre membership, car park permit scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.  We also operate a free shuttle bus to Horsforth station and have an externally owned day nursery facility on campus, along with plenty of shopping, leisure and travel discounts available.  Our health and wellbeing offering provides the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and includes high quality health articles relating to current national and University specific initiatives. 

Further information about our Psychology provision can be found at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/courses/psychology 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 8^th April 2020

Interviews for these posts are expected to take place on either Monday 27^th or Wednesday 29^th April 2020

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Carlton Cooke, Head of School of Social and Health Sciences c.cooke@leedstrinity.ac.uk, or Dr Steve Jones, Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences st.jones@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs 

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk

or call 0113 283 7130.

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS

Competitive salary

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional academic leader and provide them with the opportunity to join at an exciting time in our history, taking responsibility for our Academic Partnerships function, a relatively new stream of work for the University.

The Director of Academic Partnerships will take responsibility for the operation and strategic direction of Leeds Trinity University’s collaborative academic partnerships, both in the UK and internationally, ensuring they are effectively managed and supported and maximising opportunities for students and staff.  The role will also involve taking responsibility for the academic management of aspects of the University’s Foundation Degree programmes.

They will be expected to ensure effective cross-University working and communication between the Academic Partnerships Unit and all university schools and services.  A key part of the role will be to identify, through market intelligence, research and networking, where potential future partnerships could be established and developed.

The successful candidate will have the vision and imagination to exploit the opportunities this work stream offers and will need to be clear strategic thinkers with strong influencing skills to act as an ambassador for the University in a range of external environments to grow the reputation of Leeds Trinity, through ensuring effective promotion and celebration of the achievements and successes of the University and its partner organisations.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous contributory pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, on-site sport and fitness centre membership, car park permit scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.  We also operate a free shuttle bus to Horsforth station and have an externally owned day nursery facility on campus, along with plenty of shopping, leisure and travel discounts available.  Our health and wellbeing offering provides the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and includes high quality health articles relating to current national and University specific initiatives.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 18^th March 2020

Interviews for this post are expected to take place on Friday 3^rd April 2020

For more information or an informal conversation please contact the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ray Lloyd on 01132837104 or by email ray.lloyd@leedstrinity.ac.uk

Further details and the online application are available at: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk

or call 0113 283 7130.

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