Academic Governance Officer

About this role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Academic Governance team. The successful candidate will develop expertise in key areas of higher education administration and gain valuable insight into how universities are run, working closely with senior colleagues from across UWE.

We are looking for someone who is flexible and adaptable to ensure that the committees we support are effective. Responsibilities include: preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and action logs; leading on specific projects within the Academic Governance team; coordinating the management of records; and supporting effective communication of academic governance activities across the wider University. As and when workload allows, you will also contribute to the work of the Education Services Executive Administration team.

About you

You are able to demonstrate a broad range of administrative expertise, including experience of preparing committee agendas and associated paperwork, taking minutes at meetings and working with confidential information. You will need to be able to work with discretion and will bring excellent communication, organisational and IT skills.

Experience of working in a higher education institution would be welcome but training will be provided.

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. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and male and 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 David Young on david4.young@uwe.ac.uk

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is not available on a job share basis.

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 supports committee meetings that take place in-person, therefore you will be campus based at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home by arrangement and subject to the requirements and priorities of the role.

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 work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

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