Job Description

Please note: This is a full-time, 1 year fixed term position working 37 hours per week.
We have an exciting opportunity for two skilled administrators to join UWE Bristol's Academic Quality and Partnerships Enhancement (AQPE) team. Working as part of the Operations Team, the successful candidates will provide support across the range of AQPE's activities, as well as developing expertise in particular aspects of the team's work.
The Academic Quality and Partnerships Enhancement team provides university-wide support for the ongoing development and review of UWE Bristol's educational portfolio across three interconnected areas of activity:

• Curriculum: supporting the design, development, approval and continuous improvement of the University's academic programmes, including coordinating support for cross-university curriculum enhancement projects and initiatives and related evaluation activities
• Standards and Accreditation: supporting oversight of regulatory compliance in relation to quality and standards and engagement with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies
• Collaborative Provision: supporting the development, oversight and enhancement of the University's UK and international academic partnerships and associated collaborative provision, including apprenticeships.

It is an exciting time to be joining UWE Bristol as we drive forward an ambitious programme of transformational projects to enhance the student experience. As a member of AQPE you will work with colleagues across the University and beyond to support this work and make a real difference. We are a very friendly, lively, informed and dedicated team. New members are welcomed and made to feel at home from the outset.
About you
We are looking for someone who has broad based administrative expertise, with experience of working in line with complex regulatory frameworks such as higher education. You will have good organisational, interpersonal, communication and IT skills. You will have experience of working with database systems, and of taking formal and informal minutes of meetings. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to your own continuing professional development and to delivering outstanding learning and teaching for our students.
As a Quality Administrator you will be able to balance effectively a range of responsibilities in a flexible and proactive manner, using your initiative and working with a variety of stakeholders across and outside of the University. A team player with a "can do" attitude, you will thrive in a demanding yet rewarding environment and will make an enthusiastic contribution to the Academic Quality and Partnerships Enhancement Team and to Student and Academic Services more widely.
Where is this role based?
These posts are 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, 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 Jess Merrick on 0117 32 81611 or email .
Interviews will take place at our Frenchay campus.
The role is working full-time (37 hours per week) and is fixed term for 1 year.
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. These roles are therefore campus-based with some opportunity for home working.
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.
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 which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We'd love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about 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.

Skills Required