Project Support Co-ordinator (PGR)

About this role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to take the lead on all things finance for our Postgraduate Research (PGR) community. As the key link between the Doctoral Academy and wider finance and senior management teams, you'll monitor and manage income and expenditure, whilst ensuring alignment with funder guidelines and university policy,

In this dynamic role, you’ll take the lead on financial tracking, reporting and keeping our systems accurate and up to date with vital PGR data. You will support and guide internal teams on finance processes and policy and collaborate with senior leaders and finance partners across the university.

You'll join our Enabling & Digital team within Research & External Engagement — a forward-thinking group at the forefront of innovation, automation, and better ways of working and play an important part in digital transformation and process improvement initiatives.

About you

You will be for a self-motivated individual that can work on their own initiative  seeking guidance and advice where necessary.  You’re well organised, have a keen eye for detail and actively seek ways to improve processes and outcomes. You possess strong communication skills, are approachable, supportive and understand the power of working together and building strong relationships.

If you enjoy working with data, finances, and people — and want to contribute to the success of world-class research — we’d love to hear from you.

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 vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very 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 dynamic, 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 stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and male candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, 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 Emma Button on 0117 328 6123 or email: emma.button@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place the w/c 29^th September (actual dates to be confirmed) at our Frenchay Campus.

This is a part-time, permanent post working 22.5 hours per week.

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