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Civic and Community Engagement Officer

UWE, Bristol - Research and External Engagement

Location: Bristol, Hybrid
Salary: £31,236 to £34,610 Grade E, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 4th August 2025
Closes: 17th August 2025
Job Ref: R08432

“Empower Communities, Inspire Change: Join UWE Bristol’s Civic Engagement Mission”

Research and External Engagement (REE) is an innovative, integrated service at the heart of UWE Bristol’s ambitions for impactful research, inclusive skills development, and community-centred enterprise. We're here to support our students, drive research excellence, and collaborate to upskill and empower our region’s workforce—strengthening connections with alumni, businesses, and local communities.

Through pioneering research, experiential learning, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, we aim to help people thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

The Civic and Inclusivity team within REE leads on the University’s civic and social impact strategy. We identify opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with local government, civic organisations, and community partners. Together, we deliver initiatives that foster social value, inclusive growth, and opportunities for all—enriching student and staff experiences through active community engagement, volunteering, and socially driven enterprise.

The Role : Civic and Community Engagement Officer

As valued member of Civic and Inclusivity team, you will help create and sustain meaningful partnerships with civic and community organisations across research, innovation, skills, and enterprise. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality volunteering experiences that enrich the student journey, support inclusive regional growth, and champion UWE Bristol’s values around social justice and community impact.

About You

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who cares deeply about making a positive impact. You bring experience of working within communities and charities, facilitating volunteering opportunities, and an understanding of the role universities can play in supporting inclusive growth.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of UWE Bristol’s civic mission—driving positive change for students, staff, and the wider community

Where You'll Be Based

This role is located at our vibrant Frenchay campus, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and resources to empower both staff and students to thrive

Why UWE Bristol?

We’re one of the South West’s largest Higher Education institutions, home to over 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from across the globe. In Bristol—a forward-thinking and diverse city—we’re deeply rooted in the region while remaining globally connected through a strong network of employer and academic partners.

We offer wide range of employee benefits including competitive pay, generous leave allowances, career-average pension schemes, retail discounts, access to onsite childcare, and opportunities for training and personal growth.

We celebrate the diversity of our city and university community. At UWE Bristol, difference is our strength—it fuels our creativity and drives better decisions. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from global majority communities, as part of our commitment to addressing under-representation in parts of our organisation. All appointments are made on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we also strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as disabled.

Further Information

Curious to learn more? Reach out to Allan Macleod at 07854536834 or allan.macleod@uwe.ac.uk

This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours with flexibility for job share arrangements.

The role is campus-based for at least 60 percent of your time, with options to work remotely the rest of the week.

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