Future of Work Skills Hub Associate

Who we are NMITE is an innovative new entrant in UK Higher Education in Hereford with its eyes firmly on regional impact and a global reputation We have ambitious aims to widen access to higher education support lifelong learning in technology and engineering to support industry and transform careers Supported by Government industry and the engineering profession we aim to be a gamechanger in every facet of our operations and educational programmes NMITEs approach to teaching is highly interactive we dont use lectures or traditional exams we do use challengeled industrylinked learning experiences and we are proud advocates of learning by doing

Our Values &#x Behaviours NMITE aims to be a game changer Its staff must be able to balance the need to create a wellrun selfcritical institution where good governance and rigorous quality controls are in place with the need to test (and push) the boundaries of existing practice to create new approaches to engineering education The way we work together is crucial to this mission and our values and behaviours must reflect this

Our values

• Grit and determination We will be determined in everything we do demonstrating the staying power needed to see things through
• Inclusive We will respect every individual and every voice will be equally important We will have a community of students learning with people from a variety of backgrounds and our staff team will be equally diverse
• Creative and learning We will test the boundaries of existing practice and find new ways of doing things We will always seek to justify the new in our title We will try new things with humility accepting mistakes and learning from them We will always seek to learn from experiences by sharing openly what went well and what went wrong
• Honest We will always be courteous and respectful but also honest and straightforward when dealing with each other We will not hide from uncomfortable truths and staff will be provided with the information they seek to do their jobs and to be well informed about our progress
• Curious We will encourage scrutiny from each other and welcome questions from any colleagues whoever they are and whatever their role Communication will always be assumed to be a twoway process Colleagues should always ask for information they feel they need that is not being provided and we will always listen to each other
• Aligned We will always work to advance the institutions mission and its core aims whatever our role We will challenge work that does not align with our mission We will work to break down barriers between teams to ensure that more goals are shared and that we succeed together

The Role The Skills Hub is designed to support innovation entrepreneurship skills development and business growth in Hereford and across the county It will be inclusive and accessible helping school leavers careershifters businesses and entrepreneurs to reach their potential It will be housed in a new extension to NMITEs Blackfriars Campus in the centre of Hereford with programmes being delivered across the Herefordshire region

The Skills Hub will be a futuristic space that enables a feeling of walking into the future with excitement and confidence rather than fear and uncertainty Its aim is to revolutionise upskilling and reskilling and meet skills needs for current and future work It will be a test bed facility for innovation By helping new entrepreneurs get started raising aspirations of young people and adults and supporting the creation of new jobs in the local area we will be introducing new engines of economic growth

Our local community can access a portfolio of programmes and courses including other forms of support helping them prepare for the future of work Within the Skills Hub immersive reality facilities will give people first hand experiences of different scenarios and possible future opportunities that help capture their imaginations by creating visual and virtual kinaesthetic experiences The Hub will also provide making facilities where physical prototypes can be developed along with opportunities to collaborate

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Future of Work Skills Hub Associate You will play a key role in realising NMITEs vision for the Skills Hub You will be forwardthinking problem solving agile courageous driven and perceptive open to different ideas and cultures and enjoy working part of a team As well as the individual skills and experience you bring you will be encouraged to look for ways to make a real difference to participants in our programme We are looking for a dedicated collaborative and motivated individual As a FoW Skills Hub Associate you will be a key contributor to NMITEs vision Responsibilities may include

• Provide operational management across portfolio of Skills hubs programme ensuring adherence to NMITE and funders policy and good practice working in collaboration with relevant internal partners such as Finance HR marketing and facilities
• Proactive liaison with relevant external partners on a range of topics including supporting the Skills hub Development lead with new programme design and delivery
• Responsible for daytoday management ownership scheduling and delivery of the programmes
• Promote the Skills Hub and its services within Herefordshire contribute to the wider dissemination of the project outputs
• Manage events and workshops overseeing logistics finance communications and PR
• Lead the delivery of activities and programmes supporting participants across different programmes throughout their skills journey
• Establish and oversee the information management requirements of The Skills Hub including accurate record keeping enquiry management and participant registration
• Support the evaluation of The Skills Hubs activities and share celebrate and disseminate successes and learning from the project
• Deputise for the Skills hub Development lead on the management of project processes to develop maintain and monitor project plans
• Any other duties related to the Hub as required and commensurate with the grade of the post

The role will be a great fit if

• Youre highly selfmotivated demonstrating a proactive approach to your work
• Your engagement skills are a strong asset fostering collaboration and participation within the Hub
• A commitment to promoting equality and maintaining an inclusive environment is central to your work ethic
• You maintain a nonjudgmental and supportive approach to all participants and colleagues
• You have excellent Microsoft Office Skills

Qualifications &#x Experience

• A degree or equivalent professional experience
• Experience of working on strategic projects that support innovation entrepreneurship skills development
• Managing cohortbased programmes for businesses and individuals
• Current knowledge and understanding of Future of Work future skills skills gap agendas
• Understanding of Herefordshire regional landscape and local businesses and communities

Location Hereford

Our Offer We offer a competitive salary of and benefits package including

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• days holidays (plus Bank Holidays &#x closure days)
• Ongoing training &#x development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mental Health training for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health &#x Rewards

To apply

Please email a full CV and covering letter Your covering letter should outline how you meet the person specification

NMITE is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can be ourselves and succeed on merit Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in engineering education

The closing date for completed applications is the th of December at pm