Committee Officer

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.

To know about REE and their work, click here

About the team

The Enabling and Digital Team will be at the forefront of shaping digital transformation, process improvements, and automation that empower the entire service to innovate and thrive. Your expertise will contribute to a forward-thinking, dynamic, data-led environment that constantly seeks better ways of working and greater impact.

About the role

This role will support committees and governance meetings throughout the service, feeding into the University’s governance structure and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. Not only will this role attend the committees, organise papers, support minuting and ensure accurate records are kept, it will also be at the forefront of digital and process innovation – working out how we can use technology to streamline every single process within this role.

About you

You need to be someone who is details focused, professional, confidential and able to understand a broad range of subjects. You will need to be able to critically review the processes being used and design new processes with a digital first approach using the skills and expertise throughout the Enabling and Digital Team.

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 Katy Sensier on 0117 328 1089 or email: kathryn2.sensier@uwe.ac.uk

This is a part-time, permanent post, working 22.0 hours per week.

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