Finance and Events Assistant - South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnership

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Finance and Events Assistant to join the South West Wales Reaching Wider Partnership team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a well-established widening participation programme that supports young people and under-represented groups in accessing Higher Education across South West Wales.

Led by Swansea University and based within Student Life, the partnership works closely with secondary schools, further education colleges and third sector organisations to deliver impactful activities that inspire and support learners from diverse backgrounds. As part of this dedicated team, you will play an important role in helping the programme operate effectively and efficiently.

Reporting to the SWWRW Partnership Manager, the successful candidate will provide essential financial and administrative support across a wide range of activities. The role includes managing day-to-day financial processes, processing payments, maintaining accurate records and supporting budget monitoring to ensure the successful delivery and future development of the programme. 

This role would suit someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and confidence in handling financial information are essential. The successful candidate will also possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive and purpose-driven team.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful contribution to educational opportunity and social mobility, we would welcome your application.

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

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