University of Wales

Our people are at the heart of everything we do

We are proud of our dedicated and talented employees and we work together as a team to make a difference to the lives of our students and the communities we serve. ‘Transforming education, transforming lives’ is our mission. If you would like to join us on this journey and make a difference too, then we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Our employees get access to a comprehensive pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including;

• Competitive pay and pay progression
• Generous annual leave allowance including Christmas/New Year closure
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
• Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
• Support for health and wellbeing including access to on-campus sports facilities at discounted rates, occupational health and counselling support services
• Staff discounts on a range of products and services
• Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme.

Developing our People

We recognise the important role that learning and development plays in supporting our people to achieve success and to thrive at work. We have in place key development frameworks to support and enable our people as they progress through the different stages of their careers, including learning and teaching, leadership and management and digital skills. Our development programmes provide opportunities for our people to connect with colleagues, be coached or mentored, gain professional accreditations and recognition, and to work on projects that have organisational impacts. Join us and have access to a range of flexible learning opportunities that enable you to grow and develop at your own pace, and in ways that support your individual needs.