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Graduate Apprentice, Robotarium

Employer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Salary
£16,420–£16,736
Closing date
17 Sep 2019

Job Details

Location Edinburgh, GB      

Organization Name Robotarium Project      

About Heriot-Watt University          

Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages.

With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs – so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates.

Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.

We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership, and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities.

For full details on our University please view our Careers at Heriot-Watt http://www.hw.ac.uk/about/careers-at-heriot-watt.htm

About our Team          

The University is embarking on a number of flagship digital and data driven innovation investments– in total we are investing over £50M over the next 5 years in these new global initiatives, and we aim to work with selected partners to leverage this further, transforming lives and creating opportunities for all.

The Project Team is responsible for the development and management of our National Robotarium Project at the University which forms part of the Edinburgh City deal. The team is also responsible for employer engagement, information gathering and dissemination, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Detailed Description          

This role is suitable for a Graduate Apprentice looking to undertake study towards a first degree, MA (Hons) Business Management. Further details of the courses can be found here: https://www.hw.ac.uk/business/graduate-apprenticeships.htm.

The successful candidate will work within the Project Team, assisting in the day to day running of the project office with additional specific tasks detailed below.

Reporting to the project manager, the post holder will:

  1. Collect, manage and process data relevant to the Robotarium Project and employer engagement;
  2. Organise internal and external meetings, write and disseminate minutes of these meetings;
  3. Support the marketing and engagement of The  National Robotarium internally here at Heriot-Watt, externally with industry partners and with the funders;
  4. Organise internal and external events to support stakeholders in the National Robotarium project;
  5. Develop project delivery plans and operation plans for new initiatives and smarter ways to work

Key duties and responsibilities          

The post holder will:

  1. Assist in the production of reports: creating, updating, manipulating and summarising data, completing reports with a high degree of accuracy and understanding;
  2. Undertake project support for a wide range of projects relevant to National Robotarium
  3. Creating and editing shared documents to enable excellent dissemination of information -
  4. Undertake market research, collect, generate and analyse data leading to conclusions and justifiable recommendations for the National Robotarium Project team and report appropriately -
  5. Producing briefing documents for high level meetings and events -
  6. Develop project delivery and implementation plans including identifying resource implications;
  7. With guidance from colleagues in Project Team, write, update and improve guidance and other documentation for distribution;
  8. Assist in arranging and actively participate in various meetings, including taking meeting notes and maintaining/updating various logs;
  9. Resolve day to day issues, working with the Project Team and other colleagues (where appropriate) to resolve more complex issues;
  10. Maintain strict adherence to data protection and confidentiality rules in all aspects of the role;
  11. Support the Project Team and other colleagues in any other tasks commensurate with the role. It is expected that the role-holder will perform them to at least an effective standard at all times.

Team Work - Participate in and contribute to the general support across the National Robotarium Project Team. - Support other colleagues within the immediate team when required - Participate in working groups and committees within the team and university as required,

Service Excellence - Create a positive image of the University by being responsive, prompt and courteous when responding to requests or enquiries from customers/stakeholders - Produce standard and non-standard reports as requested, and work with the Deputy Principal to develop more complex and ad-hoc reports as required - Enter and maintain records and data into systems - Keep working area clean and tidy in line with appropriate H&S and confidentiality requirements - Liaise with internal and external teams to ensure an effective service

Clear and Consistent Communications - Write standard communications using templates, understanding what parts of the template to use as appropriate - Use telephone and other systems to receive calls and give information - Explain routine instructions, procedures, operating instructions or information - Reply to simple requests for information, routing enquiries where information is standard/routine - Discuss routine work matters with supervisors - Maintain confidentiality at all times - Disseminate news and information to relevant customers and colleagues via the University Intranet, including using Skype, webinars and self-help videos - Record and produce accurate minutes when required.

Planning and Organising - Assisting in the management of projects or short pieces of work - Arrange meetings/workshops for internal or external customers, including room and equipment, hospitality and invites to attendees as appropriate - Contribute to drafting of standard procedures within your team - File, archive and destroy data in line with the University Data Protection & Retention Policy - Provide appropriate admin support for meetings and events - Support team processes and procedures by meeting schedules and timetables - Carry out routine instructions from standard procedures

Initiative and Problem Solving - Act as first point of contact for queries from customers by phone, email, system-generated and in person - Use standard procedures and guidelines to solve local, day to day issues - Use experience and initiative to identify when to pass non-standard issues to line manager - Identify and support process improvement - React to problems using judgement and past experience to solve routine issues

Decision Making - Provide routine advice and guidance, respond to queries and refer more complex queries to more senior members of the team as appropriate - Follow set procedures and protocols referring any non-standard requests to line manager - Understand the appropriate tools to use when undertaking day to day tasks - Make day to day decisions in prioritising own workload - Provide advice and guidance, respond to queries and refer more complex queries to more senior members of the team or the external supplier as appropriate

Citizenship - Demonstrate the University Values at all times through performance and behaviour - Participate in ad-hoc duties to support the team/University and for personal development - Support newer or inexperienced colleagues within and outside the University by offering support, help and advice - Positively promote the University internally and externally through positive behaviour and supporting University-wide activities. This job description is intended as a flexible framework which outlines the key general areas of activity in your position. Other activities may be required which are not outlined above but which are appropriate to the position and grade. Your personal objectives (Forward Job Plan) will also set out specific tasks and objectives for you to achieve, including objectives to help your career development. As you progress through your MA, and develop your skills and talents in the role, your responsibilities and remuneration will also increase accordingly.

Education, qualifications and experience          

The successful candidate will need to be accepted for enrolment onto the Graduate Apprenticeship MA (Hons) Business Management courses above, which will be a condition of any offer of employment. We will expect your covering letter and / or CV to demonstrate how your skills and experience, gained either at work or as part of your studies, makes you suitable for this role and in particular the following areas:

Essential

  1. Educated to SCQF Level 6 or equivalent (Scottish Highers / HNC), including an appropriate qualification in English, or equivalent work experience
  2. Competent in the use of relevant IT packages, including email / calendar, word processing, and Spreadsheet packages
  3. Well-developed interpersonal skills
  4. Demonstrable professional and proactive approach
  5. Demonstrable ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in a dynamic, changing and pressured environment
  6. Demonstrable provision of excellent customer service
  7. Attention to detail

Desirable

  1. Advanced knowledge and application of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Project, PowerPoint etc.)
  2. Experience of using databases
  3. Experience planning and organising events
  4. Experience using shared information systems

How To Apply          

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on the 17th of September 2019.

At Heriot-Watt University we understand that being diverse makes us better which is why we support a culture of respect and equal opportunity, and value diversity at the heart of what we do. We want to increase the diversity of our workplace to underpin a dynamic and creative environment.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Minimum Salary 16420      

Maximum Salary 16736      

Currency GBP

Company

Our culture

Heriot-Watt University is one of the top UK universities for business and industry with an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.

The Vision

Heriot-Watt's vision is to be world leading, within all its specialist areas of science, engineering, technology and business.

The Mission

Our mission is to create and exchange knowledge for the benefit of society.
We are committed to attracting the very best staff to help us deliver our ambitions.

Company info
Telephone
+(44)01314495111
Location
RICCARTON
EDINBURGH
MIDLOTHIAN
EH14 4AS
United Kingdom

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