About the role: This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working within innovation and skills, who is looking to continue to build their business engagement and bid development career within a large complex Higher Education organisation.
Based in the University’s Research Business and Innovation department, this role will develop and grow university-business collaborations, connecting with the region’s employers to support innovation projects, professional and skills development, and apprenticeships.
About you: You will build relationships with businesses and public sector organisations to understand their innovation and skills needs; to explain the benefits of working with UWE Bristol; and successfully support initiatives such as bid development, skills training, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and collaborative research.
We are looking for candidates who have:
About Us: We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with over 30,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 3,800 staff. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with strong employer and partner connections. Our staff and students come from over 160 countries making this a diverse, dynamic and rewarding place to work and study.
We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements include TEF Gold status and we have been ranked 21st in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2021 and 29th 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.
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 – with £300m having been invested recently on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation while incredible new facilities continue to be developed to enhance our offer even further.
Bristol itself is a hub of social and cultural activity and is a big pull for students and employers alike. A city with a creative and fiercely independent mindset, a vibrant music scene, great restaurants and interesting business ventures. Bristol was the first British city to win the European Green Capital award in 2015,and National Geographic listed Bristol as 11th in the world's 'cool list' destinations.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
Further information:
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please email [email protected]
This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
Interviews have been set for Friday 17 September.
The University will be implementing a hybrid way of working once restrictions from Covid 19 end therefore you will be expected to work on campus for part of your working week. Exact days will be agreed with your line manager.
The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
We particularly encourage applications from BAME candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol however all appointments are made on merit.
UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We celebrate individuality and are proud to be part of a city renowned for being inclusive and culturally diverse. Join us, and find yourself in a vibrant, stimulating and supportive environment. Our people are our strength and it takes people from all backgrounds to make UWE Bristol a success. Add to our difference and help set us apart.
We are able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
