CPD Officer - Fixed Term Contract - 2 years

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid working

Staff discounts

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

University of Wolverhampton is seeking a CPD Officer to manage a portfolio of non-credit Continuing Professional Development programmes, delivered both on campus and online. You will handle planning, logistics, pricing, stakeholder engagement and ensuring an exceptional learner experience.

This role supports the University's Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange agenda, helping to strengthen partnerships, support income growth and enhance our reputation for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating programmes, events, or client-facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of CPD programmes including planning, logistics and pricing.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure a high-quality learner experience across campus and online.

Job description

Are you a highly organised, proactive professional with experience coordinating programmes, events, or client-facing projects? We're looking for a CPD Officer to manage a portfolio of non-credit-bearing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, delivered both on campus and online. You'll play a key role in planning, logistics, pricing, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring an exceptional experience for learners, businesses, academics, and facilitators. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University's Business Engagement and Knowledge Exchange agenda, helping to strengthen partnerships, support income growth, and enhance our reputation for excellence in professional development.

University of Wolverhampton Recruitment Statement

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Wolverhampton is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We Are Committed To

• preventing unlawful discrimination and harassment.
• promoting equality of opportunity.
• fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.

We strive to create a workplace in which colleagues have the confidence and freedom to be themselves, while working professionally and in accordance with equality legislation and University policies.

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Flexible Working

We recognise the value of flexible working arrangements and are open to discussion wherever possible.

Your Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme - with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts - at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms - Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking - available across campuses.
• Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme - Electric cars via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level.
• Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.