"Learning Partnerships Facilitator"

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The RoleTo develop and implement strategic initiatives across the Faculty in regard to our engagement between businesses and current students, improving the experience of students and increasing student experience and employability. A specific priority will be to develop and implement action plans in relation to the University Education for Life Strategy, the forthcoming Leading Edge Curriculum and the university's Employability and Enterprise strategy.

For any questions about this role please email Abby Reeds - Abby.Reeds@newcastle.ac.uk.

To apply, please upload copy of your CV along with a cover letter evidencing how your skills and experiences align to person specification as presented in the Job Description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Key AccountabilitiesThe postholder would work closely with Directors of Education, Faculty Learning Partnerships Manager, Academic Leads for Employability and associated professional service colleagues in academic units. The postholder would also work closely with the Business Development and Enterprise Team, Student Recruitment and Marketing Team and the University Careers Service.

• To work as part of the Faculty Learning Partnerships Team to implement activity in support of the University’s ‘Education for Life’ and ‘Lifelong Learning’ strategies by engaging with relevant businesses to generate mutually beneficial education and skills related interactions for our students.
• To assist in the development, monitoring and delivery of strategy and underpinning action plans for implementation for Schools and the Faculty.
• To facilitate and share good practice across the Faculty with a view to enhancing the student experience and increasing student employability.
• To work closely with the Careers Service and NU Advancement to plan, market and implement industry-focussed professional awareness events across the Faculty.
• To work with the Directors of Education, the academic leads for Employability and Enterprise and the Careers Service to deliver their annual agreement to Schools ensuring visibility of the Careers Service offerings to students and that students understand the importance of vacation employment and placements in industry.
• To be an active member of Industrial Advisory Boards, supporting Schools where required.
• To provide materials for the website, internal communications and social media to promote enhancements to the student experience.
• To liaise with business and industry in regard to student-facing activity, including, but not limited to enrichment activities such as guest lectures, site visits, placement and project opportunities. Also, arranging activities to enhance employability, delivering careers awareness events and, on occasion, seeking assistance with programme development and/or sponsorship by business and industry.
• Any other duties within the scope and general nature of the grade which may be required.