Job Description

Salary

Grade G: 38,249 - 45,413

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Permanent - Full time

Job Type

Specialist/Professional

Job reference

R08547



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 empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The role is based in our Research Excellence and Environment team, comprised of three complimentary areas working closely together; Research Excellence; Environment, Culture and Development; and Integrity, Ethics and Governance. This team supports our academics to develop within an embedded and sustainable culture; one that is underpinned by the principles of collaboration, integrity and responsible governance.



Our Research Excellence Environment Manager will provide specialist guidance and support to academic and professional services colleagues to optimise the quality and readiness of the University's People, Culture and Environment (PCE) submissions to future Research Excellence Framework (REF) exercises.



They will be the University's expert on the emerging requirements of PCE for REF, providing training for, and collaborating with, academic colleagues to inform best practice and ensure alignment with national REF submission guidelines.

They will work closely with research leaders and professional services to support and evaluate access to relevant data on the University's research environment, to inform PCE submissions and to enable the effective presentation of the environment via disciplinary- and institutional- level statements, adhering to the relevant REF guidance. They will develop and implement efficient and effective processes to monitor, review, and report on PCE indicators, providing data analytics support to help inform the University's strategic direction for internal and external initiatives relating to the enhancement of the research environment.

About you

You are a proactive and highly collaborative individual who enjoys being part of a small team and has experience of working in a large complex organisation.



You can demonstrate a knowledge of the development of, and discussion around, the new People, Culture and Environment element of REF 2029, and the possible demands on participating institutions that PCE might entail.



With excellent communication skills you can draft clear, compelling content across a range of disciplines to support our REF activity. To complement your written skills, you will be confident in developing effective working relationships with academic colleagues and external stakeholders alike.



You are comfortable using your initiative and effectively developing solutions to progress your portfolio. Compliance and attention to detail are important to you and the way you work, and you are informed by desk-based research, data analysis and evaluation.

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 and male 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 Mark Tomlinson on 0117 328 7838, email: mark2.tomlinson@uwe.ac.uk



Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on the week commencing 7th September 2025.



This is a full-time, permanent post, 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 remotely 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.



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.