Job Description

Are you a proactive and highly organised professional who enjoys providing exceptional executive support and contributing to the smooth running of a wider team?
If you are, you will thrive in this role.
You will bring experience of PA or Executive Support, including managing busy diaries, preparing papers, coordinating meetings and handling sensitive information with discretion. This is a varied role, and you'll be working as part of the wider Education Servies Operations Team, supporting the daily business needs of our busy Team and wider Service activities, including student facing spaces.
We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual to join us as an Executive Support Officer in the Education Services Operations Team
About you
You will join a team of three Administrators supporting Education Services. With your focus being on providing Executive support, you will also support the team to provide the best experience for staff and students.
The key to your success in this role will be:
Communication - You build positive, effective relationships with colleagues at all levels, communicating clearly and confidently both in writing and in person. You'll feel comfortable representing senior leaders, preparing meeting papers, taking minutes, and ensuring actions are followed through.
Collaboration - You enjoy working with others to solve problems and improve processes. You will work closely with teams across Education Services and beyond, sharing information, coordinating activities and contributing to a supportive and efficient working environment.
Organisation - You are someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, track key activities and keep things moving. Whether coordinating executive meetings, monitoring departmental processes, or planning small scale projects, you take pride in being reliable and detail focused.
Innovation - You will be open to improving the way things are done, using technology confidently to streamline processes, analyse data, and develop clear and accessible materials for staff and students.
You will actively demonstrate UWE values and encourage others to do the same. You will be a proactive champion for equality, diversity and inclusion across the service area and the University, helping to integrate and embed the University's commitment to anti-racism and achieving inclusive and equitable environments for all. You'll be adaptable, solution focused and motivated by contributing to a high-quality experience for students and colleagues alike.
About us:
Education Services empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals by embedding expert support in digital learning, academic skills, and career development. We work in partnership with UWE Bristol's academic community to create inclusive, inspiring environments that enhance every stage of the student journey.
Through collaboration with academic teams, partners, and student representatives, we develop approaches that encourage learners to take ownership of their progress. By championing educational innovation and providing expert-led support, we equip students with the skills and confidence to succeed.
Agile and responsive to change, Education Services supports Schools and Services to embed best-in-class practices and continuously improve the student experience -positioning UWE Bristol as a leader in teaching excellence.
We provide:

• Curriculum and learning design: Supporting academic teams in the design and delivery of programmes, including digital learning, learner development, and employability skills.
• Learning resources and content: Providing access to high-quality information resources, careers content, reading lists, and course materials.
• Discovery and access: Enhancing the library discovery experience to ensure seamless access to learning and research content.
• Research support: Managing research repositories and delivering specialist library research services.
• Learning environments: Creating and maintaining inclusive, flexible spaces for learning and study.
• Quality and standards: Upholding academic standards and supporting the continuous enhancement of course quality.

Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in , one of the UK's most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a .
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity; we're always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you'll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Sian Kirwan
Interviews will take place at our Frenchay Campus, date to be confirmed.
This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is not available on a job share basis.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. In this role you will be based on campus for most of your time with opportunity for hybrid working as agreed with your line manager in line with business need.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
Right to Work in the UK
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the for information on which documents are acceptable.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK, you may wish to explore .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity, please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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