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About Us:

NMITE is a pioneering institution in UK Higher Education located in Hereford, committed to regional impact and global recognition. With a mission to broaden access to higher education and foster lifelong learning in technology and engineering, we are supported by government, industry, and engineering professionals. Our teaching methodology emphasises interactive, challenge-led, industry-linked experiences, championing a culture of learning by doing.

Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking an enthusiastic Learning Facilitator and Lead Learning Facilitator to join our dynamic team. As part of NMITE, you'll embrace our ethos of a can-do attitude, problem-solving mindset, and dedication to continuous learning. If you thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment and have a knack for bringing engineering concepts to life, we want to hear from you! 

Key Responsibilities:

For Both Roles:

• Collaborate with academic colleagues to design and create practical activities for studio-based learning that bring a variety of engineering concepts to life.
• Facilitate engaging studio, workshop, and practical learning experiences for students enrolled in engineering and technology degree programmes or professional courses.
• Prepare equipment and learning spaces for demonstrations, practical sessions, and project work, ensuring a conducive learning environment.
• Support the development of students' practical, academic, and professional skills through tailored guidance and mentorship.
• Work closely with individual learners and teams to provide support, advice, and constructive feedback, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Additional Responsibilities for Lead Learning Facilitator:

• Lead and develop the Learning Facilitation and Technician service to ensure effective support for learning and teaching activities and deploy finite resources efficiently.
• Line manage the Learning Facilitator and Engineering Technician team, ensuring effective utilisation of skills and appropriate development opportunities.
• Oversee and manage expenditure on consumables, materials, and equipment to ensure effective purchasing decisions and value for money.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Master's level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with students and deliver effective practical learning experiences.
• Proven experience in collaborative team environments, preferably within academia or industry.
• Teaching, mentoring, or coaching experience in engineering or technology fields.
• Professional registration with an engineering or technology institute (or willingness to pursue).

Key Skills & Behaviours:

• Reliability and commitment to delivering high-quality learning experiences for diverse student populations.
• Strong team player with the ability to offer valuable advice and influence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage students, colleagues, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and development.
• Proactive problem-solver with a creative and innovative mindset.

Cultural Alignment:

• Equality focused
• Inclusive
• Respectful
• Creative
• Honest
• Non-judgemental

Location: Hereford

Our Offer:

We provide a competitive salary ranging from £27,497 - £33,825 (Learning Facilitator) and £33,825 - £35,398 (Learning Facilitator Lead), along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 30 days holidays (plus Bank Holidays & closure days)
• Ongoing training & development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mental Health training for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health & Rewards
• Canada Life (WeCare) 24/7 GP Access

To Apply:

If you're passionate about engineering education and want to be part of our transformative journey, please email your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to vacancies@nmite.ac.uk. For informal inquiries, reach out to Samantha Lewis, Director of People & Operations, at Samantha.lewis@nmite.ac.uk.

NMITE is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups in engineering education.

The closing date for completed applications is Friday 5th of July 2024

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 the Government, industry, and the engineering profession, we aim to be a game-changer in every facet of our operations and educational programmes.  NMITE’s approach to teaching is highly interactive – we don’t use lectures or traditional exams; we do use challenge-led, industry-linked learning experiences and we are proud advocates of learning by doing.

To thrive in our environment, you’ll need a can-do attitude, a solve-it mindset, the willingness to learn (NMITE is a new provider – on an exciting journey), the ability to work with all our multidisciplinary teams, and we are not going to say no to a good sense of humour when the going gets tough! 

Job Role:

As an Engineering Technician at NMITE, you will:

• Prepare and maintain equipment for demonstrations, practical class work, and projects.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, coordinating with suppliers and contractors.
• Procure materials and consumables for workshops and learning activities, ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Manufacture components and resources needed for teaching using workshop facilities.
• Advise students and staff on equipment and methods for achieving specific outcomes in design, manufacture, and assembly activities.
• Supervise students' use of workshop equipment, providing basic training and instruction.
• Maintain records of machine maintenance and induction and training of workshop users.
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures for safe working.
• Assist learning facilitators in preparing learning spaces.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required:

• Background in hands-on engineering.
• GCSE or equivalent Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Professional registration with an engineering or technology institute (or willingness to work towards this)
• Ability to build positive rapport with students and colleagues.
• Experience working in productive teams.

Key Skills & Behaviours:

• Reliable and committed to delivering high-quality service.
• A team player with the ability to advise and guide others.
• Able to communicate clearly, creatively, and patiently.
• Willing to learn and engage in additional training.
• A problem-solver with a creative and innovative mindset.
• Possesses a good sense of humour.

Our Values & Behaviours: NMITE aims to be a game changer. Its staff must be able to balance the need to create a well-run, self-critical 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 two-way 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 institution’s 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.

Location: Hereford 

Our Offer: We offer a competitive salary ranging from £25,036 - £27,532 and benefits package including:

• Pension scheme 
• Life assurance 
• 30 days holidays (plus Bank Holidays & closure days)
• Ongoing training & development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mental Health training for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health & Rewards
• Canada Life (WeCare) 24/7 GP Access

To apply 

Please email a full CV and covering letter to vacancies@nmite.ac.uk. Your covering letter should outline how you meet the person specification.  Informal questions about the roles can be addressed to the Director of People & Operations, Samantha Lewis (Samantha.lewis@nmite.ac.uk)

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 Friday 5th of July 2024.