The University of South Wales is a vibrant and exciting place to work which offers a range of benefits including 35 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), Flexible working, Parental Leave, Childcare facilities, Sport facilities and an excellent pension.
A key enabler for the University’s 2030 strategy is operational transformation that states we will:
- Support and take pride in our focused, talented, and ambitious staff.
- Maintain an inclusive workforce, champion diversity, foster collaboration, and well-being.
- Provide flexible, digitally enhanced environments to encourage innovative teaching, research & collaborative work practices.
- Embrace effective and efficient service delivery to support long-term sustainability.
- Grow and diversify our income to generate surpluses for re-investment in our core purpose.
The University’s IT (Information Technology) Services support delivery of this strategy by providing high quality technology, solutions, and services to support the web presence, corporate, learning and teaching, and research operations of the University and we have a proven record in responding to customer needs using innovative and evolving technologies.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our producticity team.
This internship will provide hands-on experience with real-world AI, automation and development projects, guided by experienced mentors. You will collaborate on the design, development, configuration, testing, and maintenance of software applications and service.
The ideal candidate will have existing design, programming or Microsoft Power Platform Skills, effectively managing your own time, a professional attitude, excellent attention to detail and accuracy are key to being successful within this role.
We offer a number of employee benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexibility in working arrangements.
This is a full time, post based at the Pontypridd campus of the University of South Wales, offered for 3 years fixed term period.
For an informal conversation about this post please contact Daniel Taylor, Software Development Manager - daniel.taylor@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: https://tinyurl.com/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.
If you’re a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we’d be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you’ll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.
We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.
Productivity Intern in Pontypridd employer: University of South Wales
The University of South Wales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises student success and community impact. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and access to resources such as Welsh language courses. Located in the vibrant town of Pontypridd, this role as Chief Operating Officer allows you to play a pivotal part in shaping the future of higher education while enjoying a fulfilling career in a modern civic university.
