Portfolio Development Officer

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

This fixed term six-month role working full-time presents an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing the dynamic academic portfolio of the University. This is a varied and impactful position at the heart of portfolio development, where you will contribute to the creation, enhancement and implementation of innovative programmes and partnerships that support institutional priorities and student success.

As Portfolio Development Officer, you will be central to managing the programme development pipeline, ensuring new initiatives are delivered efficiently, to a high standard, and aligned with strategic and financial objectives. Working across faculties and professional services, you will collaborate with academic staff, senior colleagues and external partners, influencing decisions and helping to bring new programme and collaborative partnership ideas to fruition.

The role offers significant scope to engage strategically, from contributing to education policy development and supporting quality assurance and enhancement processes, to representing Education Services on committees and driving improvements in systems and workflows. You will also play a key role in analysing and managing programme data to inform decisions, supporting planning, reporting and continuous enhancement across the academic programme portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working at pace in a collaborative environment, with the chance to build strong networks and make a tangible contribution to the student experience. You will support innovation in programme design, strengthen partnerships (domestic and international), and help ensure the institution remains responsive to changing educational and market needs.

With a strong emphasis on collaboration, creativity and continuous improvement, this role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to develop their expertise while contributing to a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation.

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

To apply for this position, you are required to provide a C.V and cover letter. Please ensure you address how you meet the person specification as detailed in the job description by highlighting your relevant qualifications, skills and experience in a cover letter.

This is a six- month fixed term role in the first instance.

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