Welsh for Adults Manager

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to contribute to the ambitions of the University’s Strategic Plan 2030 by managing the University’s Welsh language teaching function. This function aims to increase the Welsh language skills of staff and students and help ensure a workforce and student population that uses Welsh on a regular basis.

You’ll lead the way by:  

• being responsible for the strategic planning and academic delivery of the University’s Welsh for Adults programmes for staff and students, ensuring high quality provision ranging from complete beginner programmes through to advanced programs
• producing and delivering specialised, high-level and intensive Welsh language programmes for academic and professional service staff that already have a good level of Welsh language skills to enable them to work through the medium of Welsh
• producing and delivering high level Welsh language academic support and language improvements programmes for students that already have a good level of Welsh language skills. 

What you’ll bring 

With knowledge and experience of producing and delivering Welsh for adults programmes across many levels, you will bring your expertise in this field into a University that is committed to offering Welsh for Adults programmes to as many of its staff and students as possible. Your strategic vision, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills will allow you to manage the University’s Welsh For Adults function and grow this provision in line with the University’s strategic aims for Welsh medium provision and services.

Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?

We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development. 

We offer excellent benefits such as:

• Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
• Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
• Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
• Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
• Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.

Contact us 

For more information about the role please contact Daniel Tiplady, Head of Welsh, dtiplady@cardiffmet.ac.uk or feel free to contact Aleks Janusiewicz, the Recruitment Advisor supporting this vacancy on ajanusiewicz2@cardiffmet.ac.uk.  

All applications must be submitted online.  

The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Should a high volume of applications be received, we may need to close this vacancy early. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

All applicants with disabilities, or those who are part of the Armed Forces community who during the shortlisting process meet the essential criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage.

The University is committed to creating a highly inclusive culture. We offer family friendly and flexible working arrangements and a range of staff networks, forums and events to support and develop our people. We warmly welcome applications from those traditionally underrepresented in the higher education sector.