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CyberFirst Area Lead - South East Wales
| Posting date: | 03 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £39,347 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2024 |
| Location: | Newport, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of South Wales |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | R4425 |
Summary
The University of South Wales (USW) is supporting the continuation of the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) CyberFirst Schools project in Wales. The CyberFirst project promotes computing and, in particular, cyber security within schools, encouraging more people to enter the cyber industry and related STEM fields, raising aspirations, and developing awareness of technology.
As part of the project, the Area Lead for South East Wales will manage the project’s work with secondary schools and colleges in this region. The main focus of the role will be to promote the CyberFirst schools offering and support schools to engage with it. The Area Lead will also need to develop and maintain strong links with local cyber/technology businesses to enable the project’s success, and to co-ordinate a variety of events and activities relating to the CyberFirst project, whilst monitoring its success in their area.
Candidates will need to have experience of working with schools in Wales to roll out educational activities or outreach. To make the role a success, they will also have strong organisational skills and the ability to co-ordinate multiple stakeholders.
The position will be based at the University of South Wales campus in Newport. The role will also require some travel across South East Wales.
This is a full-time fixed term post until March 31st 2025, with a possibility of further, subject to funding.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Sharan.Johnstone@southwales.ac.uk, or Holly.Lidbury@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: http://tiny.cc/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.
As part of the project, the Area Lead for South East Wales will manage the project’s work with secondary schools and colleges in this region. The main focus of the role will be to promote the CyberFirst schools offering and support schools to engage with it. The Area Lead will also need to develop and maintain strong links with local cyber/technology businesses to enable the project’s success, and to co-ordinate a variety of events and activities relating to the CyberFirst project, whilst monitoring its success in their area.
Candidates will need to have experience of working with schools in Wales to roll out educational activities or outreach. To make the role a success, they will also have strong organisational skills and the ability to co-ordinate multiple stakeholders.
The position will be based at the University of South Wales campus in Newport. The role will also require some travel across South East Wales.
This is a full-time fixed term post until March 31st 2025, with a possibility of further, subject to funding.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Sharan.Johnstone@southwales.ac.uk, or Holly.Lidbury@southwales.ac.uk
If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.
Discover the advantages of working with us at USW: http://tiny.cc/PSSatUSW
USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.