BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Lecturer in Health Sciences (Diagnostic Radiography) (Maternity Cover)

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We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.  

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.

Assessment and Data Clerical Officer (2 posts)

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We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Student Life Administrator

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This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework (https://www.bangor.ac.uk/humanresources/dynamicwork.php.en), there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Allison Thomas, Senior Officer - Student Life Administration, Registry: Compliance, email allison.thomas@bangor.ac.uk, Tel: 01248 38 2572

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Overview

The Directorate of Student and Academic Services brings together key professional services that support the student journey and enhance the academic experience at Bangor University. The Directorate comprises three main areas:

• Registry, which oversees student administration and business support, and leads on quality assurance, academic enhancement, and curriculum management.
• Student Life, which encompasses a wide range of student-facing services including Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Library Collections, Residential Life, Student Success (covering Teaching, Learning and Language Support, Careers, and Student Advice), and the Student Experience team.
• Campus Services, responsible for the University’s day-to-day operational environment, including Facilities, Catering, Sport, the Nursery, and the Security and Response Team. From August 2025, it will also include the Management and Development Centre.

Together, these services work in close partnership with academic colleagues and other professional service directorates to provide a supportive, inclusive and high-quality environment in which students can thrive.

Purpose of the Job

The Student Life administration team support services by acting as the first point of contact to students for services including Wellbeing, Inclusivity and ELCOS. This includes processing the allocation of appointments to a wide range of practitioners, supporting logistical arrangements for courses and workshops and completing administrative tasks to support all aspects of the service and support the full inclusion of disabled students within the academic and social community. It is essential that Student Life administrators understand the importance of recognising and responding to risk. The role holder will contribute to the continuous improvement of services for students in line with the strategic priorities of the University and taking into account the needs of the diverse student body.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties of the role

• Work with the wider team to provide a bilingual and supportive first point of contact for both staff and students. This will require assessing the needs of students in order to respond appropriately and having an awareness of how to respond to risk.
• Provide accurate information and advice (telephone, email and in person), based on a sound knowledge of the support available within the University, making appointments for students according to prioritised need.
• Accurately input, maintain and update confidential records in specialist databases, including Titanium, a CRM and the PLSP app.
• Contribute to the production and distribution of Wellbeing & Inclusivity Service publicity.
• Assist with groups, workshops and courses including providing support for logistical arrangements and at times acting as co-facilitator in terms of practical support.
• Work in line with a model of support that promotes the independence and resilience of our students in order to best prepare them for future study or career goals.
• Provide administrative support for ELCOS, working with the Director to ensure service needs are met.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade, as required by line management.

Duties common across Grade 5 roles in the directorate

Administration and Service Delivery

• Provide high-quality administrative support for the management of the day-to-day administrative tasks relevant to the role.
• Coordinate and manage arrangements for meetings, events, and schedules to support team objectives and student needs.
• Provide front-line support to students, staff, and external stakeholders handling inquiries and directing them to the appropriate services where necessary, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
• Assist in producing clear, accessible written communication materials, including emails, and staff or student resources.

Data Management

• Collect, input and maintain accurate records on student information systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Compile, monitor, and report on data as directed, to support evidence-based decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Assist in monitoring data accuracy and resolving inconsistencies or errors.
• Ensure personal accountability in the management and safeguarding of student information and other confidential materials.

Problem Solving

• Address routine problems or issues promptly, ensuring a professional and student-focussed approach.
• To provide advice and guidance to students/staff in relation to established policy procedure (these queries may have been escalated from G4 assistants).
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues or potential risks to senior colleagues while ensuring timely follow-up and/or resolution.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work closely with colleagues across teams and departments to support joined-up service delivery, providing support to peers during busy periods or absences
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., academic staff, external agencies).
• Support the implementation of new systems, processes, or initiatives to improve student and staff experiences.
• Contribute to the success of university-wide events by providing support at activities including open days and graduation ceremonies, where participation is arranged in advance with the line manager.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Liaison

• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and external stakeholders, addressing queries and responding efficiently to routine requests.
• Liaise with other university departments and external bodies to facilitate seamless operations and ensure alignment with institutional practices.

Compliance and Professional Development

• Provide administrative support for audits, reviews, or other compliance-related activities, ensuring use of proper documentation and accurate record-keeping for accountability and reporting purposes.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities including attending training sessions, team meetings, or workshops to develop skills and enhance knowledge.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• 2 AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area (e.g. Business Administration) or possess equivalent experience.

Desirable

• ECDL Qualification.
• NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area (e.g. Business Administration).

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of providing a supportive client/customer service function.
• Experience of working within an office/administrative environment.
• Experience of using a range of administrative systems and procedures.
• Understanding of confidentiality/data protection requirements and experience of recording student data and other confidential information securely and in line with Data Protection legislation.
• General understanding of mental health and wellbeing and recognising/responding to safeguarding and risk.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a HE environment.
• Understanding of the barriers faced by students when presenting with a wide range of impairments or enduring health conditions.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal sensitively and calmly with stressful situations.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle a varied and demanding workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to learn new systems and ensure accurate data entry and attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative to be able to assess the presenting situation and make appropriate referrals, being mindful of both confidentiality and issues of boundaries.
• Ability to understand and adhere to service systems, procedures and quality standards as defined through the line management of the service.

Other

Essential

• The ability to speak Welsh fluently and carry out tasks such as writing emails in Welsh to a variety of audiences is essential for this post.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.  

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Student Administrator

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Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Gillian Griffith, Registry Manager: Student Administration, email: g.griffith@bangor.ac.uk, Tel: 01248 382181.

Committed to Equal Opportunities.

Overview

The Directorate of Student and Academic Services brings together key professional services that support the student journey and enhance the academic experience at Bangor University. The Directorate comprises three main areas:

• Registry, which oversees student administration and business support, and leads on quality assurance, academic enhancement, and curriculum management.
• Student Life, which encompasses a wide range of student-facing services including Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Library Collections, Residential Life, Student Success (covering Teaching, Learning and Language Support, Careers, and Student Advice), and the Student Experience team.
• Campus Services, responsible for the University’s day-to-day operational environment, including Facilities, Catering, Sport, the Nursery, and the Security and Response Team. From August 2025, it will also include the Management and Development Centre.

Together, these services work in close partnership with academic colleagues and other professional service directorates to provide a supportive, inclusive and high-quality environment in which students can thrive.

Purpose of the Job

Student Administrators deliver high-quality administrative support across the student lifecycle, working partly from a new Hub to provide a first-class service that supports an excellent student experience. Role holders will be responsible for administration relating to student records, processing registrations, enrolments, suspensions, withdrawals, and assessment data; administration relating to coursework and examinations (including making work available to external examiners and coordinating exam adjustments); supporting data requirements for the preparation of timetables and graduation schedules; producing awards and transcripts; and producing reports for exam boards and special circumstances panels. The postholder will respond to in-person, Microsoft Teams and Request Centre queries, ensuring accurate information is provided and processes are completed efficiently, in line with University policies and regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties of the role

• Support the administration of programmes across the Institution, including, but not restricted to:
  • Pre-registration, student records maintenance, dealing with Blackboard queries, setting up of module evaluations, online enrolment including module choice, the PGR annual review process, processing of suspensions and withdrawals, supporting the induction of new students, administration of thesis submission etc.
• To be responsible for the administration of all submitted coursework (i.e., follow up on non-submission of work and collating files ready for External Examiner review).
• To be responsible for the administration of examinations (e.g., preparation of exam papers, liaison with External Examiners, entering of marks, the Viva process etc), for the arrangements for students with exam adjustments and for the production of exam board reports and special circumstances reports for Schools.
• Liaison with academic staff and the Timetable Unit to enable the production of a coherent teaching timetable for Schools and Colleges.
• Liaison with academic staff to enable the production of coherent exam timetables and graduation schedules.
• The post holder will participate in a rota of staff to be located in a hub delivering a bilingual service provision.
• Any other duties appropriate to the grade, as required by line management.

Duties common across Grade 5 role sin the directorate

Administration and Service Delivery

• Coordinate and manage arrangements for meetings, events, and schedules to support team objectives and student needs.
• Provide front-line support to students, staff, and external stakeholders handling inquiries and directing them to the appropriate services where necessary, ensuring a high standard of customer service.
• Assist in producing clear, accessible written communication materials, including emails, and staff or student resources.

Data Management

• Collect, input and maintain accurate records on student information systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Compile, monitor, and report on data as directed, to support evidence-based decision-making and compliance requirements.
• Assist in monitoring data accuracy and resolving inconsistencies or errors.
• Ensure personal accountability in the management and safeguarding of student information and other confidential materials.

Problem Solving

• Address routine problems or issues promptly, ensuring a professional and student-focussed approach.
• To provide advice and guidance to students/staff in relation to established policy procedure (these queries may have been escalated from G4 assistants).
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues or potential risks to senior colleagues while ensuring timely follow-up and/or resolution.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work closely with colleagues across teams and departments to support joined-up service delivery, providing support to peers during busy periods or absences.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., academic staff, external agencies).
• Support the implementation of new systems, processes, or initiatives to improve student and staff experiences.
• Contribute to the success of university-wide events by providing support at activities including open days and graduation ceremonies, where participation is arranged in advance with the line manager.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Communication and Liaison

• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff, and external stakeholders, addressing queries and responding efficiently to routine requests.
• Liaise with other university departments and external bodies to facilitate seamless operations and ensure alignment with institutional practices.

Compliance and Professional Development

• Provide administrative support for audits, reviews, or other compliance-related activities, ensuring use of proper documentation and accurate record-keeping for accountability and reporting purposes.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

• 2 AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area (e.g. Customer Service or Business Administration) or possess equivalent experience.

Desirable

• ECDL Qualification.
• NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area (e.g. Customer Service or Business Administration).

Experience / Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of dealing with queries and providing information to students and academic staff.
• An understanding of legislative requirements relating to equality, data protection and freedom of information.
• Experience of working within an office /administrative environment.
• Experience of decision making by understanding relevant information and opinion.
• Experience of developing and implementing administrative systems and procedures.
• Experience of assisting with the manipulation of student data or similar large data sets.

Desirable

• An understanding of the internal and external factors that may impact on the service.
• An understanding of the needs of culturally diverse staff and students.
• Knows when a decision is beyond the roles level of responsibility and when to refer to others.
• An understanding of academic regulations and procedures and the ability to relate this information to students and staff.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to provide appropriate advice, sympathetically and confidentially.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access etc).
• Is able to understand, use and explain terms commonly used in own area of work.

Desirable

• Proficient in the use of University systems (e.g, Banner, MyBangor, BI).

Other

Essential

• Recognises when the limits of own responsibility or ability are reached.
• Accepts feedback in a positive way and takes action to improve service accordingly.

Desirable

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.  

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Student Administration Assistant

Job Number

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Gillian Griffith, Student Administration Manager; e-mail g.griffith@bangor.ac.uk

Committed to Equal Opportunities.

Overview

The Directorate of Student and Academic Services brings together key professional services that support the student journey and enhance the academic experience at Bangor University. The Directorate comprises three main areas:

• Registry, which oversees student administration and business support, and leads on quality assurance, academic enhancement, and curriculum management.
• Student Life, which encompasses a wide range of student-facing services including Wellbeing and Inclusivity, Library Collections, Residential Life, Student Success (covering Teaching, Learning and Language Support, Careers, and Student Advice), and the Student Experience team.
• Campus Services, responsible for the University’s day-to-day operational environment, including Facilities, Catering, Sport, the Nursery, and the Security and Response Team. From August 2025, it will also include the Management and Development Centre.

Together, these services work in close partnership with academic colleagues and other professional service directorates to provide a supportive, inclusive and high-quality environment in which students can thrive.

Purpose of the Job

The Student Administration Assistant will be part of a flexible team of student administration staff providing consistent, high quality centralised student administration functions for students. The role holder may contribute to the provision of the front line support service in the Hub as required, dealing efficiently and responsively with student enquiries and issues. They will provide administrative support within the teams, undertaking a range of routine tasks to meet operational and customer service requirements. In addition, the Student Administration Assistant will contribute to the continuous improvement of services for students in line with the strategic priorities of the University and taking into account the needs of the diverse student body.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

• Educated to GCSE level or NVQ level II in an appropriate subject e.g. Customer Service or Business Administration or possess equivalent experience.

Desirable:

• ECDL Qualification.
• Experience of working with Banner student records system.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams etc).
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of people.
• Experience of dealing with queries and providing information to individuals.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an office/administrative environment.
• An understanding of the needs of culturally diverse staff and students.
• Knows when a decision is beyond the roles level of responsibility and when to refer to others.
• An understanding of academic regulations and procedures.
• An understanding of legislative requirements relating to equality, data protection and freedom of information.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Contribution to decision making by providing relevant information and opinion.

Desirable

• Deals with situations (involving staff and/or students) according to policy and procedures and is able to maintain confidentiality as required.
• Recognises when the limits of own authority or ability are reached and involves others as appropriate.

Other

Essential

The ability to speak Welsh confidently to carry out certain tasks is essential for this post e.g speaking to staff and students, answering phone calls, dealing with urgent enquiries in Welsh.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Marketing and Recruitment Officer

Job Number

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 08 January 2026

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Jo Wierzbicki - j.wierzbicki@bangor.ac.uk

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

While the role’s primary focus will be on supporting recruitment and marketing activity for Medicine and Health, there will also be opportunities to support activity across other Colleges and Schools. You must be a confident communicator, with excellent copywriting, proof reading and editing skills. You must have experience of producing marketing material and possess excellent organisation skills and be a team player.

Purpose of the Job

To work collaboratively with the College Marketing Manager to deliver on recruitment and marketing activity across School subjects, with a particular emphasis on Medicine & Health. This post will be responsible for developing online content that supports the student recruitment journey. This content will include written narrative, long and short, video and photography. It will need to be designed for use across a variety of on and offline media and it will need to be adapted and tailored to target specific audiences. You will also support the updating and development of course information online.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To work closely with the School Marketing Leads in developing, monitoring and delivering a wide range of recruitment activities.
• Produce accurate, informative and interesting content for marketing campaigns, which will include copywriting, editing and proof reading.
• Support with the updating and maintenance of the College on-line course information and supporting information for the University website and external websites.
• Support the creation of visual content including video and photographs which tell the College/ School story, and which comply with and support the University’s corporate brand identity.
• Produce marketing assets as required by the line manager, ensuring that the assets produced reflect the University’s marketing and brand strategies, and complements/supports other marketing and recruitment activities and material.
• Work with colleagues to monitor campaigns and activities to ensure ROI and engagement levels.
• Work with colleagues and external partners to co-ordinate and maintain and track digital engagement campaigns and activities
• To work with external agencies to produce marketing assets and collateral.
• To work with the College Marketing Manager to support and assist with the production of subject related visual assets for student recruitment purposes.
• To produce relevant and engaging social media, including working with current students to brief and facilitate student content.
• Work with the College Marketing Manager and with team colleagues to understand, compile and deliver a schedule of reports for the College across the recruitment cycle.
• Undertake desk research into competitors where required e.g. by analysing website content for course modules and producing simple summary information.
• To support the relevant academics in engaging with schools and colleges to support student recruitment.
• To support the clearing process as part of the wider Recruitment Team.
• Provide cross-section support on events and activities in relation to UK recruitment and widening participation, including attending University open days and offer holder days, UCAS fairs and delivering presentations where required. This may involve staying away from home occasionally and will involve working some evenings and weekends.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Educated to A level or NVQ level 4 in a relevant subject area or possess equivalent experience (e.g. media, marketing, student recruitment or PR).

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject area.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• The ability to communicate effectively in both English and Welsh, with an aptitude for marketing communications.
• Experience of producing marketing material/assets with good copy-writing, proof-reading, editing skills and strong grammatical skills as well as a keen eye for detail.
• Understanding of digital marketing and how this contributes to the marketing communications mix.
• Familiar with and confident about using IT (e.g. Word, Photoshop, Adobe In Design, content management system, digital engagement platforms etc).
• Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues at all levels.
• Enthusiastic and motivated, you will have the ability to work independently as well as contributing to a team.
• Able and flexible enough to work the hours required, which will include evening and weekend work.

Desirable

• Experience in a similar role within higher education.
• Experience of working with external agencies.
• Experience of assisting with writing for a diverse range of target audiences.
• Experience of filming and editing photographs and videos.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and develop their skillset.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to multi-task, prioritise and show attention to detail and work to deadlines.
• Able to design and deliver creative and engaging presentations, creating content which conveys complex messages in a way which is meaningful for the audience.
• A creative and innovative thinker.

Other  

Essential

• The ability to speak and write Welsh fluently in a wide variety of situations is essential for this post

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.      

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.

Accommodation Services Assistant

Job Number

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 9 January 2026.

The university will be closing on 19 December, any informal enquiries can be made the week beginning 5 January, 2026.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Jeanette Wilson j.wilson@bangor.ac.uk or Arran Higgs arran.higgs@bangor.ac.uk.

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Overview

The Accommodation Services department provides students with the best experience in their living accommodation, by keeping them safe and supported and by promoting their participation and ownership of an equal and responsible communal society.

The department currently supports approximately 2,500 students living in 38 buildings across two purpose-built villages. We are an award winning, fast paced and student focused department, delivering the best in student experience.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and positive team and will be expected to contribute proactively to the ethos of the department.

The standard working week will be on an as and when required basis, working 5 days out of 7 in any one week to support business needs, although the standard working days will be Monday – Friday 8.45am- 5.00pm.

Purpose of the Job

On a rota basis, to provide a reception and back-office support service to students applying to live or living in Halls. This will include dealing with applications and room allocations using the Accommodation Management System, maintaining student records, updating various spreadsheets in teams, cashiering and communicating with students in person, via telephone and electronically.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To meet and greet all visitors to the main reception desk in the Halls Office: Accommodation Services. This includes but is not limited to, effectively handling a wide range of queries from incoming and outgoing students, conference guests and receiving payments.
• Taking responsibility for maintaining the professional appearance of the reception area and show flats.
• Processing urgent room and building maintenance requests when reported by students in person, by phone or by email and referring to the relevant party.
• To undertake the banking process on a daily basis.
• To provide effective clerical support for a range of administrative activities within the department, including telephone enquiries, as required or instructed by the Accommodation Services Administrator (Systems), Senior Accommodation Officer or Accommodation Services Manager.
• Update and maintain the Accommodation Management System and related databases.
• The allocation and security of all door entry cards and bedroom keys to residents and appropriate visitors.
• Adhere to procedures and processes that ensure compliance with the University’s financial regulations, in addition to following service standards and quality assurance issues.
• Dealing with a variety of students using initiative and make appropriate decisions on a case-by-case basis, while following the University’s procedures and regulations.
• To communicate effectively with both staff and students and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues within the University, and any external body.
• Assist with the accommodation cycle of the University and be responsible for ensuring that accurate records are kept.
• Ensure that all relevant Kx reports and requests are completed on a daily & weekly basis.
• Assist with the production of management information on room usage, occupancy levels and other statistical information as required.
• To receive, handle and resolve customer issues by providing feedback and/or escalating where necessary.
• Dealing with student enquiries on a daily basis and endeavour to answer and solve any enquiries/problems they may have in a polite and efficient manner.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist at university offer holder and open days by distributing literature and answering enquiries.
• Due to the nature of the work, it is necessary to work occasional evenings and weekends at certain times of the year, in particular for the University offer holder and open days and at the beginning and end of the Accommodation contract periods. It is also not always possible to take holidays between mid-August and mid-October.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance reviews and professional development activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training
Essential

• Educated to a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C (incl. English and Maths) or NVQ level 2 in a relevant subject area.

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area.

Experience/Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working within a customer facing office and enjoy interaction with a diverse customer base.
• Experience of working in an administrative environment and with complex databases.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a higher education environment.

Skills / Abilities
Essential

• Evidence of taking direction and working as part of a team, with an ability to also work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to multi-task and use their own initiative.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and juggle competing priorities.
• Excellent IT skills and evidence of experience in the use of MS Office suite especially Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Accurate data entry skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Knowledge of social media communication.
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues at all levels within the University.

Other
Essential

• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when required, including some evenings and weekends.
• Enthusiastic and forward thinking, confident to contribute to new ideas and ways of working.
• The ability to speak Welsh fluently and to complete tasks such as writing e-mail messages to a range of audiences is essential for this post.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Digital Content Producer

Job Number

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.     

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Nursery Nurse

Job Number

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
The ability to speak Welsh confidently to carry out certain tasks is essential for this post (e.g speaking to staff and students, answering phone calls, dealing with urgent enquiries in Welsh).
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

For informal enquiries, please telephone the Nursery on (01248) 388383.
Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Purpose of the Job

The Nursery Nurse will be working as part of a key worker team for the daily needs of children between the ages of birth to five years and to give support to other personnel within the setting.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of children in your area in conjunction with other staff.
• To support all staff and engage in a good staff team.
• To work with parents/carers of special needs children to give full integration in the setting.
• To keep a proper record of achievement file on your key children for parents/carers.
• To liaise and support parents/carers and other family members.
• To be involved with in and out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, fundraising activities etc.
• To be flexible within working practices of the setting.
• To be prepared to help where needed including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting.
• To work alongside the manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the project is fulfilled.
• To record accidents in the accident book ensuring the manager has initialised the report before the parent receives it.
• To look upon the setting as a whole where your help can be most utilised.
• Constantly be aware of the needs of the children to ensure every child is collected by someone known to the setting.
• To respect the confidentiality of information received.
• To develop your role within the team especially with regard to the key worker position.

Specific childcare tasks

• Preparation and completion of activities to suit the child’s stage of development.
• To ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing.
• To ensure the washing and changing of children as required.
• To provide comfort and warmth to an ill child.
• To ensure the setting is of a high quality environment in order to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures, religious backgrounds and varying stages of development.
• To be aware of the high profile of the setting and to uphold its standards at all times.
• To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children and young people in the workplace ensuring that the settings policies and procedures are observed at all times.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• To be prepared to undertake other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the senior nursery nurse/manager.
• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.  The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Level 2 in childcare qualification and willing to work towards level 3.

Desirable

• Safeguarding certificate.
• First aid certificate.
• Food hygiene certificate.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Previous experience of caring for/or working with children ages from birth to five years old in a voluntary or paid capacity.
• Knowledge of the national standards for the regulation of childcare provision.
• An awareness of and some understanding of the importance of health and safety and food hygiene in the workplace.

Desirable

• An understanding of the foundation phase curriculum.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Good organisational record and planning skills.
• Good communication skills with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers.
• Patience, empathy with children and adults.
• A positive approach to inclusive practice with children and colleagues.
• Enthusiasm with working with young children.

Desirable

• Able to work in small teams.

Other

Essential

• A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through team work and training opportunities.
• A commitment to the provision of high quality childcare.
• To be prepared to undertake other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the senior nursery nurse/manager.
• The ability to speak Welsh confidently to carry out certain tasks is essential for this post (e.g speaking to staff and students, answering phone calls, dealing with urgent enquiries in Welsh).
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Desirable

• Interest in the care, learning and development of young children

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.  

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.

Fitness Instructor

Job Number

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Iona Williams, Sports Development Manager, email: iona.williams@bangor.ac.uk, Telephone: 01248 382571.

Committed to Equal Opportunities.

Purpose of the Job

To provide a polite, friendly and safe gym and fitness service at Bangor University through delivering fitness classes, work the gym floor and other fitness related activities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To prescribe exercise programmes to match customer’s requirements.
• To deliver a range of fitness classes to staff, students and the general public.
• To deliver a range of fitness activities to individuals, groups and juniors.
• Ensure all users follow the regulations associated with the sports facilities, and all safety procedures are adhered to.
• Carry out regular checks of fitness equipment and facilities.
• Carry out minor repairs and daily maintenance of specified equipment.
• To contribute to the overall programme of activities at Canolfan Brailsford, for students, staff and the public.
• Liaising regularly with other members of the Canolfan Brailsford Reception team and other University Sport staff.
• You will need to be self-motivated and be able to demonstrate your commitment to high standards of service delivery.
• Following training, follow identified emergency procedures.
• Such other duties as are appropriate, and may from time to time, be requested by the Manager or their nominated staff.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.  The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification.

Desirable

• Level 3 Personal Training.
• First Aid at work qualification.
• Other fitness CPD qualifications (e.g. indoor cycling, kettlebells).

Experience/Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable enthusiasm and drive for sport and physical activity.

Desirable

• Experience in delivery of exercise classes.
• Experience of working in a bilingual (Welsh and English) and multi-cultural environment.
• Experience of working in higher education.

Other

Essential

• Adaptable.
• To be willing, helpful and polite.
• The flexibility to work evenings and weekends as requested.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Desirable

• Willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.

Project Manager in the Centre for Arthurian Studies

Job Number

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Further information about the Centre for Arthurian Studies is available at https://www.bangor.ac.uk/centre-for-arthurian-studies.

Informal enquiries concerning the post may be made to Prof. Raluca Radulescu at r.radulescu@bangor.ac.uk

Committed to Equal Opportunities.

Overview

The successful candidate will become part of the EU ARTHURS research team co-ordinated by PI Prof. Raluca Radulescu, Bangor University. The Project Manager will play a central role in the Bangor University’s management and coordination of the EU ARTHURS project encompassing the project’s administration, legal, financial, communication and organisational aspects as well as contributing to the wider project work packages where tasks are assigned to Bangor University. The position will combine project management for a large-scale research network and other research-associated duties as outlined below.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network European Arthurs, Medieval to Modern (EU ARTHURS – grant agreement 101226326) - funded by the EU and by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation - will bring together 11 doctoral students, several EU academic and academic-related associate partners in the UK and Switzerland and has a total budget of around €3 million.

European Arthurs, Medieval to Modern’ (EUARTHURS) examines, for the first time, in cross-cultural synchronic and diachronic ways, the conceptualisation and the transmission of Arthurian matter in its move from its origins in early medieval narratives from Wales into other geographical and linguistic areas in Europe in the Middle Ages, into other genres and art forms that endure to the present day.

Purpose of the Job

The Project Manager will manage all training, operational, and financial aspects of the project, working with the academic project co-ordinator Prof. Raluca Radulescu and will also conduct their own research related to the project.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include, but not be limited, to the following:

• Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of EUARTHURS and co-coordinating researcher activity.
• Co-mentoring 11 PhD research students, by organising their training and secondments with the academic coordinator.
• Ensure completion of project documentation in accordance with the grant agreement, keeping documentation updated and correctly filed. Preparing periodic scientific and financial reports.
• Have a clear picture of the project’s deliverables and timelines, ensuring co-ordination between partners and timely delivery.
• Conduct research aligned with the ARTHURS project themes and objectives under the guidance of the project coordinators, and present findings at project plenary meeting(s).
• Lead cross-sector collaboration within and beyond the EU ARTHURS network, building effective working relationships with industry partners, the Scientific Advisory Board, and the European Commission to drive project delivery.
• Play a central role in communicating and disseminating ARTHURS research outputs, preparing high-quality content for project reports, the project website, and social media channels.
• Organise and participate in research and training events, including arranging venues and travel related to project meetings and training sessions.
• Participate in formal training delivery, in line with their area of research expertise.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions.  The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• PhD in a related subject or equivalent professional research or industry experience.
• Experience of research administration, financial reporting, and report writing, particularly in the management and delivery of EU projects or project management experience, or equivalent, including of large grants.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Thorough understanding of the research environment both nationally and internationally.

Desirable

• Experience with datasets of specialist material (medieval manuscripts, early printed books, artefacts, etc.), both in assembling data and presenting it in formats suitable for storage as well as website sharing.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with fluency in English.
• Demonstrated capacity for teamwork and enthusiasm for working in a research team, preferably in a higher education environment or equivalent.
• Self-motivation, flexibility, and willingness to acquire new skills.
• Experience with events management.
• Strong attention to process, detail, and documentation with the ability to manage competing demands of work and to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to research and training events in Europe and the UK.
• A commitment to developing their own transferable skills and research profile to advance their employability prospects beyond the end of the contract period.

Desirable

• Fluency in another European language, preferably French.
• Experience in the design, set up, and maintenance of a project website.

Other

• Desirable
  The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.  When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful.   If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa.   The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas.   If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.  

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.