As a member of the NCCPE’s senior management team, and working closely with the two executive directors, you will take responsibility for the centre's operations, maximising the NCCPE’s reputation for the delivery of high quality and impactful projects and services for the university sector. You will lead and manage the Centre’s portfolio of products and services, support strategic planning and develop strong working relationships with key centre stakeholders. You will provide dynamic day-to-day leadership for the NCCPE team and ensure the NCCPE works in a user-centred and agile way to realise valuable outcomes for our many collaborators.
About us
About you
You will be committed to the NCCPE’s vision of a higher education sector making a vital, strategic and valued contribution to 21st-century society through its public engagement activity. You will be resourceful, well-organised and a talented and committed leader, with a track record of developing effective teams who deliver excellent results. You will bring creative flair and an entrepreneurial mindset, striving to improve and enhance the NCCPE’s work and to build the confidence and capability of our staff. You will be a confident advocate for public engagement, and a talented communicator and networker, thriving in a rapidly evolving practice and policy landscape.
You may have experience working in or with the higher education sector, or be an experienced leader working in another field. You will have experience of developing and delivering capacity building and/or consultancy services that make a demonstrable difference, for example that support learning, networking, organisational development and/or culture change.
About UWE Bristol
The NCCPE is hosted by UWE Bristol, in partnership with the University of Bristol. UWE Bristol is 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 36th in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2022 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, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of employee benefits including:
We also boast an excellent in-house Learning & Development team who provide a wide variety of in-house training courses and development programmes and our Academic Practice Directorate supports our academic colleagues to ensure the highest in professional teaching standards.
City Campus: This post is based in central Bristol, in the Arnolfini arts centre.
Further information
If you would like to schedule an informal discussion with one of the executive directors, Sophie Duncan or Paul Manners, please contact nccpe.enquiries@uwe.ac.uk.
You can also post questions about the role to an online Padlet board, which will be answered by Sophie and Paul: https://padlet.com/nccpeenquiries1/DoPRole
This is a fixed-term two-year appointment until December 2024 and is full-time working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
Please apply by midnight on Sunday 24 July.
Initial assessments will take place via a Microsoft Teams video call on 1 and 2 August, with in person interviews on 9 and 10 August.
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.
UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-oriented programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook.
Add your individuality to ours
Proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, 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.
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.