Executive Support Coordinator

About this role

People Services at UWE Bristol is looking to appoint an Executive Support Coordinator on a fixed term basis until July 2027.

People Services provides a range of services and expertise dedicated to delivering a high-quality, people-centred working environment. These services include advice and support for staff and managers, recruitment and onboarding, reward and recognition and payroll and pensions
The Executive Support Coordinator is primarily responsible for providing a full and professional support service to the Director of People Services. This includes a wide range of administrative and executive support duties as well as undertaking project work.

About you

With previous experience of working within a Human Resources environment, you will have proven administrative experience with an understanding of the requirements of executive support. Excellent planning and organisation skills are essential as are excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with a range of stakeholders. You will have a collaborative approach to work whilst able to work autonomously. Given the nature of the role, you will also be able to deal sensitively and discretely with confidential information.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

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 as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

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

We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision making, and problem solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority 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 encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Richard Boyce at richard.boyce@uwe.ac.uk

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within a week of the closing date depending on application volumes. We will give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

Interviews are expected to take place on the Frenchay Campus on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th July.

This is a full-time, fixed term post until June 2027. The post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

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