Current Job Opportunities
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Facilities and Operations Officer
Salary: £23,715 per annumClosing date: Sunday 1st October 2023
Description:
Full-Time, 37 hours per week (1.0FTE)
Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity to become a part of our Facilities and Operations team. As one of our Facilities and Operations Officers, you will provide a high level of customer service, ensuring a safe and secure environment is maintained for all staff, students, and visitors to Writtle University College.
The job role will involve carrying out general maintenance and upkeep of student residence and other university properties as necessary. In addition, you will be required to perform, porterage, caretaking duties, and assist with security, compliance and monitoring testing.
You will work on a rotating shift cycle covering 06.00am – 23.00pm five days out of seven, generally between Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and bank holiday working will be required to cover annual leave.
To be successful in this role it is essential that you have worked in a similar role, and/or be able to demonstrate a good level of maintenance skills and have knowledge of security responsibilities. It would also be advantageous to hold a professional trade qualification. It is essential that you are in possession full clean UK driving license.
To download an Application Pack, please download the below which includes an Application for Employment Form, and Job Description. Please send your completed Application Form to email: jobs@writtle.ac.uk . Should you have any queries, please contact the HR Department via email at HR@writtle.ac.uk or alternatively you can contact us via telephone on 01245 424208.
Interview date: 6 October 2023
Writtle University College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Higher Education (HE) Accessibility and Inclusion Manager
Salary: £40,931 per annumClosing date: Saturday 30th September 2023
Description:
£40,931 per annum
Full-time, 37 hours per week (1.0FTE)
Fixed term for 6 Months
Writtle University College (WUC) is looking to recruit to the role of HE Disability Manager. To be a strong candidate for this role, you must have a passion for ensuring that all students with additional needs have the opportunity to access and get the most out of the academic and broader student experience; through the provision of high-quality information, advice, support, reasonable and anticipatory adjustments and an accessible and inclusive culture and environment.
In this vital and varied management role at WUC, you will be the lead for HE student disability matters, providing expert consultancy to all members of the WUC community and beyond. You will manage the process of instigating, discussing and sharing students’ reasonable adjustments, including the development of Reasonable Adjustment Agreements and will work closely with key WUC staff to support the development and delivery of WUC’s access and participation plan.
Drawing on sector good practice, you will steer, influence and implement work that develops more inclusive and accessible HE policy and practice at WUC. You will co-ordinate and/or deliver training programmes that raise the awareness of the needs of disabled students and support staff in being able to make (anticipatory and individual) reasonable adjustments, promote Disabled Students’ Allowance and manage WUC’s associated specialist staff.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working with a range of persons with additional needs, ideally in an education environment; along with thorough knowledge of the disability provisions of the Equality Act (2010). You must have a degree or equivalent, and be able to provide evidence of professional qualification(s), training and/or membership of relevant bodies related to the role. It is vital that you have an understanding of higher education structures, concepts and practices and how to effect change and influence institutional practice. It would be advantageous if you are (or have previously been) NADP accredited.
For an application pack, please download the below Application for Employment Form, and Job Description. Please send your completed Application Form to email: jobs@writtle.ac.uk . Should you have any queries, please contact the HR Department via email at HR@writtle.ac.uk or alternatively you can contact us via telephone on 01245 424208.
Interview date: TBC
Writtle University College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This University College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Learning Support Assistant
Salary: £23,715 per annum, pro rataClosing date: Monday 9th October 2023
Description:
Various hours available on a contract or casual basis*
Fixed term until 14 June 2024
Joining our busy Learning Support team and liaising with staff across the University College, you will provide a professional learning/study support service to learners with identified additional support needs, including those with specific learning difficulties and/or disabilities and those with lower levels of literacy and numeracy.
These roles involve working with a caseload of learners across all academic levels of provision offered at Writtle University College (predominantly apprentices and level 2/3 further education learners), providing in class, small group and/or one to one out of class support,. You will be required to screen, assess and review learners’ needs, as well as set and monitor appropriate individual goals. You will act as a reader, scribe or invigilator for learners with exam access arrangements. You may also be asked to provide study support/practical assistance/exam support and/or take notes for some of our Higher Education students.
You must be qualified to a minimum level 3 standard, with a level 2 qualification in English and Maths. You must have a good understanding of disabilities and learning difficulties and the barriers young people and adults may face in accessing and participating in learning. Ideally you would have previous experience of having worked directly with learners with additional support needs.
*We are also looking to build a bank of casual LSA workers to work on an ad-hoc basis, as and when required. Applicants will be required to cover during the week, covering a range of shifts available generally between Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:30.
When making your application please indicate whether you are applying for the fixed term or casual vacancies.
For an application pack, please download the below Application for Employment Form, and Job Description. Please send your completed Application Form to email: jobs@writtle.ac.uk. Should you have any queries, please contact the HR Department via email at HR@writtle.ac.uk or alternatively you can contact us via telephone on 01245 424208.
Interview date: To be confirmed
Writtle University College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Lecturer in Animal Science
Salary: £35,333 - £39,745 per annumClosing date: Friday 29th September 2023
Description:
Grade 7, Starting Salary of £35,333 per annum
Full time, 37 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity at Writtle University College to appoint 2 enthusiastic and motivated Animal Science Lecturers to join our Department of Animal Science team, to support the delivery of high quality, innovative teaching across our undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum.
Our Animal Science and Animal Management courses have seen substantial growth in student numbers on our most recently validated courses, with new and exciting content to deliver. The ideal candidates will have in-depth knowledge in one or more aspects of Animal Science, preferably in genetics and/or animal breeding and animal health science that are key subject areas for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
The Department of Animal Science works closely with different sectors of the animal industry including livestock production, zoo and wildlife conservation and pet behaviour. We have recently gained significant funding from Research England to support Knowledge Exchange projects in pig nutrition and health, precision sheep management and breeding, zoo research and clinical animal behaviour training. With a new investment in our facilities, we are hoping that this will provide an exciting role for an individual looking to develop their academic career with us.
The candidates should hold postgraduate qualification in Animal Science or related subjects (PhD preferred),and be in possession of a teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one. Previous relevant academic or industry experience and an understanding of conducting academic research would be advantageous. Within this varied role, you will be required to design, implement, assess, support and evaluate learning and teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The job holder will be part of well established, professional, experienced and supportive team of specialists, already teaching on a variety of programs.
Benefits of working for Writtle University College include working on our beautiful main campus two miles from the city of Chelmsford, membership to Teachers Pension Scheme, 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays, access to our 24/7 staff employee assistance programme, and reduced-price gym membership.
The appointees will be also expected to play a vital role in our commitment to widening participation and recruiting students from all backgrounds.
If you have any questions or for an informal discussion please contact Jarmila Bone, Head of Department of Animal Sciences at jarmila.bone@writtle.ac.uk
This role will suit a full-time applicant, or equally someone looking for a fractional contract. Please clearly state on your application form how many hours you wish to apply for.
For an application pack, please download an Application Pack, which includes an Application for Employment Form, and Job Description. Please send your completed Application Form to email: jobs@writtle.ac.uk. Should you have any queries, please contact the HR Department via email at HR@writtle.ac.uk or alternatively you can contact us via telephone on 01245 424208.
Interview date: 9 October 2023
Writtle University College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Residential Student Support Officer
Salary: £14,644 (FTE £27,929) per annum, plus holiday pay.Closing date: Saturday 30th September 2023
Description:
Part-Time, Term-time, working annualised hours of 1009 between September to June (term time) each year (0.52 FTE); pro-rata dependant on date of commencement
Permanent
Writtle University College is enhancing the out of hours support available to over 300 residential students, by recruiting 4 Residential Student Support Officers (RSSO). Would you like to join our dedicated Residential Student Support Team, to make a positive contribution to our student community, supporting wellbeing, inclusion and their overall student experience?
As an RSSO, you will work in partnership with various teams across WUC and be responsible for responding to a range of out of hour’s student issues, including those relating to student wellbeing, accommodation and community living (including noise complaints and community living disagreements) and emergencies as they arise (e.g. first aid, fire alarms, critical incidents). You will be there to listen, support, identify concerns/risks, take decisive action and signpost to various teams and/or agencies (as appropriate), monitor students and their behaviour and update records as needed. Part of the role also requires regular patrols of the halls of residence allowing you to build and develop effective relationships with the resident student body.
Alongside supporting our students, you will help to organise and promote an inclusive programme of social events/activities and strive to improve student support services and the overall student experience. Under the direction of the Senior warden, you will regularly update the team’s social media accounts; creating engaging content, newsletters and other material that caters to a wide audience and encourages participation in campaigns and events run by the team and wider WUC community.
Our Residential Student Support Officers work outside of normal WUC operating hours. We are seeking 4 new RSSO’s to work 8 hour shifts on a 4 day on, 4 days off rota basis, alternating between 3pm to 11pm and 10pm to 6am shift pattern over the course of the academic year (September – June). Upon appointment, you will be required to attend training and pre-term preparation in core hours (10am to 4pm) during early September prior to commencing work on the Out of Hours Rota.
The role can sometimes be challenging due to the nature of the support that the team provides, yet it can also be extremely rewarding – being emotionally resilient, able to show initiative and working well under pressure, will be beneficial to our successful applicants. Relevant experience of mentoring or counselling would also be helpful in this role, although not essential.
To succeed in your application, it is vital that you have practical knowledge of working with young people and/or vulnerable adults, as well as dealing with confidential/sensitive issues including Safeguarding.
Benefits of working for Writtle University College include working on our beautiful main campus two miles from the city of Chelmsford, membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our 24/7 staff employee assistance programme and reduced-price gym membership.
For an application pack, please download the below Application for Employment Form, and Job Description. Please send your completed Application Form to email: jobs@writtle.ac.uk. Should you have any queries, please contact the HR Department via email at HR@writtle.ac.uk or alternatively you can contact us via telephone on 01245 424208.
Interview date: TBC
Writtle University College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Student Development Coach FE
Salary: £23,715 per annum, pro rataClosing date: Friday 29th September 2023
Description:
Part-time, 29.6 hours per week, term-time working 38 weeks per year
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Student Development Coach to be part of our FE Student Success team.
The job holder will promote FE Student engagement and development aligned to WUC and Ofsted requirements, through the delivery of the group tutorial programme and wider extra-curricular activities, focusing on the personal development of learners and preparing them for future success at each stage of their education experience at WUC and the steps beyond.
Additionally, the role involves working with students on a 1:1 or small group basis to develop their skills and help them to overcome barriers to their learning and progress including exam stress management, workload, and meeting deadlines. The Student Development Coach will support the planning and delivery of group tutorial sessions that prepare learners for life in modern Britain, and also will make learners aware of the work experience options available to them, how their career aspirations relate to the training and employability skills gained through sourcing a work placement and to promote the use of GroFar.
The successful candidate must be qualified to a minimum Level 3 standard within a relevant academic field and hold a relevant Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. Also, the applicant will ideally have experience in working with Further Education students and have an understanding of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework.
For an application pack, please download the below Application for Employment Form, and Job Description. Please send your completed Application Form to email: jobs@writtle.ac.uk. Should you have any queries, please contact the HR Department via email at HR@writtle.ac.uk or alternatively you can contact us via telephone on 01245 424208.
Interview date: 11 October 2023
Writtle University College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Technician/Instructor in Horticulture (RHS)
Salary: £21,197 per annum, pro-rataClosing date: Sunday 8th October 2023
Description:
Part-time, 15 hours per week, working in term-time 37 weeks per year (0.29 FTE)
Permanent
Do you have an unequivocal commitment to excellence and want to inspire others? If so, we are looking for you to join our Horticulture team! We are seeking a talented individual with the relevant working knowledge of the Horticulture industry to positively influence the student experience through teaching and learning. You will support lecturing staff in the delivery of RHS courses by providing skilled assistance to prepare and set up practical resources for classes.
To succeed you will ideally be educated to at least RHS level 2 or equivalent, in Horticulture and have worked in the horticulture industry. It will also be advantageous to hold the relevant pesticides application training.
For an application pack, please download the below Application for Employment Form, and Job Description. Please send your completed Application Form to email: jobs@writtle.ac.uk. Should you have any queries, please contact the HR Department via email at HR@writtle.ac.uk or alternatively you can contact us via telephone on 01245 424208.
Interview date: 13 October 2023
Writtle University College strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Application Form (PDF) or (Word)