Director of People and Organisational Development

The University of South Wales is a major modern civic university rooted in South Wales with a proud commitment to student success applied research innovation partnership working regional impact and widening access. As the University responds to a challenging and changing higher education environment we are seeking an accomplished Director of People and Organisational Development to shape and deliver a progressive people strategy that supports institutional change growth and long-term sustainability.

Based across USW campuses with flexible working by agreement this role offers the opportunity to provide University-wide leadership for people strategy organisational development workforce planning culture wellbeing talent employee relations and the continued development of a modern professional and customer-focused HR function.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the Director will work closely with members of the Executive senior managers trade union officers and wider stakeholders. The postholder will align people and workforce priorities with the Universitys educational research and financial goals ensuring an adaptable efficient inclusive data-informed and digitally capable workforce.

This is a full-time permanent post.

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Discover the advantages of working for 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.

If youre a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker wed be delighted to receive your application. At USW youll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further in order to provide a bilingual service to our students colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.

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