Job Description

Salary

Grade E: 31,236 - 34,610

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Temporary - Full time

Job Type

Specialist/Professional

Job reference

R08572



Research and External Engagement (REE) is a new integrated service dedicated to driving forward the University's ambitions for, research, innovation, skills and enterprise. This professional service works to support our students, drive research excellence, upskill and reskill the regions workforce, strengthen relationships and engagement with our alumni, business and community partners.

Through cutting-edge research initiatives, hands-on learning opportunities, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, we will empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The role sits within the Engagement Team within REE. The team is a cross-cutting team that serves the whole of the service as well as the wider university. The team plays a pivotal role in building connections between UWE Bristol and our broader community, including alumni, businesses, and researchers. Our team is dedicated to promoting the university's work and building strong, mutually beneficial relationships that help drive innovation, collaboration, and community development.



The Research Centre and Groups Officer is responsible for supporting the College of Business and Law to promote their research through events and communications. The role is responsible for helping the College to put on a diverse range of research events throughout the year including conferences and seminars. The role is also responsible for creating communications for the Research Centres and Groups including social media content, writing blogs and email communications. The role involves working closely with our academics in the College of Business and Law to help tell the story of their research.

About you

We are looking for someone who is happy to work as part of a team but can also work independently. It's important that you're comfortable managing your own workload and can be proactive to find work when needed. You'll feel comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders and at times working to a deadline. Building relationships with our academics is going to be a crucial part of this role so we are looking for someone who is a confident networker.



We are looking for someone with varied comms experience, preferably in a large complex organisation. We'd also like someone who is comfortable producing content and assets for social media. You'll need to be able to take complex research and simplify it for a mass audience.

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.



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



As a Disability Confident 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 Anna Jones on: anna6.jones@uwe.ac.uk



Interviews are proposed to take place at our Frenchay Campus in the middle of August.



This is a full time, fixed-term till 31st July 2026 or early return of the post holder, working 37 hours per week.



This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.



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. This role is therefore campus based for at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.



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 Home Office Right to Work Checklist 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 other visa options.

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. If you'd like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please email anna6.jones@uwe.ac.uk.



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.

UWE reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications.