At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of a cutting-edge doctoral training programme in semiconductor skills.
- Company: Swansea University, a leader in innovative education and research.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and inclusion in a bilingual workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in addressing critical skills shortages in the semiconductor industry.
- Qualifications: Doctorate or equivalent experience in technical training and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45413 - 45413 £ per year.
Location: Bay Campus, Swansea
The UK-SIFS Training Manager will lead the design, development, and delivery of a high-quality doctoral training programme for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills (UK-SIFS), an £18.5 million initiative hosted by Swansea University in partnership with the University of Leeds. The programme aims to address critical semiconductor skills shortages by providing industry-focused doctoral training.
The postholder will have overall responsibility for implementing the CDT technical training programme, ensuring that training is technically rigorous, industry-relevant, and tailored to individual student needs. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing training materials
- Creating personalised training plans for doctoral researchers
- Monitoring student progress
- Evaluating training effectiveness through feedback and performance metrics
The role requires close collaboration with semiconductor industry partners to identify emerging skills requirements and co-develop training content. The Training Manager will coordinate contributions from academics, industry experts, professional trainers, and other stakeholders, while also exploring opportunities to expand training provision through micro-credentials, apprenticeships, graduate programmes, and external audiences.
Candidates should possess a doctorate or equivalent relevant experience, a strong background in designing and delivering technical training programmes, excellent communication and organisational skills, and experience within scientific or engineering environments. Experience in higher education, semiconductors, or cleanroom environments would be advantageous.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Closing Date: 18 August 2026
Interview Dates: 27 - 28 August 2026
Informal Enquiries:
Dr David Warren d.j.warren@swansea.ac.uk
Professor Paul Meredith paul.meredith@swansea.ac.uk
£39,355 to £45,413 per annum
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