The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) supports culture change in the UK higher education (HE) sector. Our mission is to help universities to create social value through increasing the quality and impact of their public engagement activity. We do this by supporting excellent public engagement practice; creating the conditions for public engagement to thrive in universities; and building strong networks and partnerships to amplify our impact.
We are an agile and creative organisation, funded by UK Research and Innovation, Research England, Wellcome, Higher Education Funding Council for Wales, Scottish Funding Council and the Department for Employment and Learning, Northern Ireland. The Centre is jointly hosted by University of the West of England (UWE) and University of Bristol (UoB), benefitting from being part of two vibrant universities.
This role is being recruited through UWE Bristol.
We need you to provide administrative support for a range of activities that we run like projects and events, to support our Directors with diary management, arranging appointments and ensuring they are fully prepared for meetings.
You’re someone who can use their initiative to react to changing priorities and competing demands. You’re experienced in providing diary management, you’re comfortable communicating professionally with a range of internal and external stakeholders and you always provide excellent customer service.
You should apply if:
- You have excellent organisational, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills.
- You can complete tasks to a high level of accuracy.
- You are flexible and a good team player, as well as being able to work independently and show initiative.
- You can work in a busy environment, both multi-tasking and reacting quickly to changing circumstances, but also be proactive in improving processes.
- You are experienced in using a range of IT systems and are able to adapt to new systems and processes quickly.
We can provide you with the learning and support you need to adapt your skills and experience to this role. If you are unsure about whether your experience is transferable to this role and would like some support, please book a chat with us by contacting Lizzie How, Assistant Operations Manager on 0117 328 2102 or email: [email protected].
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our City Campus in Bristol city centre which comprises of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island and Watershed and is home to UWE Bristol's creative and cultural subjects.
The NCCPE is currently based alongside the Arnolfini Gallery, in the cultural heart of the city and close to main transport links.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 32,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with a strong network of employer and partner connections.
We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements include scoring above sector average for student satisfaction, we are ranked 24th in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2023 and 39th in the latest Times Higher Education 'Table of Tables'.
We are an ambitious and values led university. We're focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise and we are looking for people who share our core values to help us achieve those aims.
With inclusivity as a core value, UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We support and celebrate the diversity of our staff and students as a key driver for innovation and success, promoting pathways and achievements to inspire and generate confidence and ambition.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
- a generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata
- up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
- hybrid working
- career average pension schemes available for all staff groups
- access to employee assistance programme
- 1st month free to our Centre for Sport facilities for all new starters
- family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives
- onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus
- option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
- access to a wide variety of in-house training courses and development programmes
Add your individuality to ours
UWE is proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, and we’re always on the lookout 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 staff community of over 4,000 individuals and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. Add your individuality to ours to help set us apart.
The NCCPE is committed to creating welcoming and productive environments for all our staff. At present, our team does not represent the diversity of the communities we work with, and we recognise that applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds, organisations and sectors can bring rich experiences, expertise and skills that would be of great benefit to our work.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
This is a part-time role, working 21 hours per week on a fixed-term basis, covering a period of maternity leave until 31 March 2024 or the return of the substantive post holder. This post is not available on a job share basis.
This role is campus based with the opportunity for remote working.
New appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates must be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.