Job Description

Salary

Grade B: 24,309

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Temporary - Full time

Job Type

Administrative

Job reference

R08519

This vacancy is available to current UWE Bristol 2nd year students only.

UWE Bristol's People Services (formally HR) team works to promote a positive working environment where individual contributions are valued, diversity is welcomed, and people are treated with respect. We provide a professional service on all aspects of employment and we support staff in achieving the University goal of excellence in education, research and development.



With an expansive remit, our team is structured to deliver a wide range of essential core services as well as leading on strategic initiatives that are continually shaping the way we all work together, within the University and beyond.



Strategically we have a central role in helping to drive the University's ambitious 2030 vision and are committed to fostering partnership working between staff, students and external organisations in order to achieve our strategic goals and improve the overall employee experience.



On an operational level, we're specialists in every area of People Services including recruitment, policies and procedures and advice, Payroll & Pensions, reward and we have a Data & Systems team which supports all of our complex process and record keeping. We offer professional guidance and support on every kind of People issue.



In all our work, we're driven by a culture of continuous improvement, always looking to enhance our approach to provide better services and accelerate our progress towards strategic goals. This includes the design and management of major change projects such as the introduction of e-recruitment and the development of Employee Self Service applications. We're also continually evolving and strengthening the University's dedication to equality and diversity, which has led to its inclusion as a Stonewall 100 employer and winner of the Athena Bronze Award.



We're motivated by progress, positive change and the impact much of our work has on the people around us. By improving employee engagement, nurturing talent and continually reviewing our policies and processes, we help staff to fulfil their potential - and the University to thrive. Our team supports individual career paths with coaching, mentoring professional development and innovative programmes introducing new ways of teaching and learning, and we deliver over 3,000 training places every year from our own learning and development centre.



We are offering a 1 year salaried sandwich placement opportunity to work as an People Services Placement Student, commencing in September 2025.



You will work alongside a team of committed colleagues focused on meeting customer needs and providing excellent service. This opportunity will provide valuable experience and insight across our three strands which are aligned to the People Strategy; Culture, Talent and Staff Journey and you'll get to spend time in each area getting involved in the day-to-day activities. There should also be opportunity to participate in valuable project work.



You must be a current 2nd year UWE undergraduate student who will be returning to complete your final year in September 2026.



You have:
A strong desire for a career in the People Profession or a similar field. Good IT skills to include experience of email, MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database systems and manipulating data. An understanding of/commitment to excellent customer service. A disciplined work ethic. Experience of working in a team environment and be an effective team player. Excellent attention to detail.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay 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.

Why UWE Bristol?

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 Bristol, 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 employee benefits 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 truly diverse university community.



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 and male candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

Further information:

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Claire Kelly on 0117 32 82299 or by email: claire.kelly@uwe.ac.uk



This is a full time, fixed-term post for one year, working 37 hours per week.



We are hoping to hold interviews in late July/early August 2025, on Frenchay campus.



This post is not available on a job share basis.



As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.



UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is important for 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. This role is therefore campus based with the potential opportunity for remote/home working depending on the team in which you're currently working as part of your rotation.



The University's normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.



We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.



Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.



Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.