University of the West of England
Executive Support Officer
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About This Role
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Vice-Chancellor’s Office as an Executive Support Officer. The role will provide high-level support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor International including proactive diary management, complex travel arrangements, committee servicing, tracking actions, preparing presentations, briefings and reports, undertaking research and problem-solving, and managing small improvement projects.
The Vice-Chancellor’s Office is part of the University’s Governance and Legal Services, which provide the critical foundations that empower ambition, innovation, and success - ensuring UWE Bristol operates efficiently, ethically, and with integrity. Bringing together governance, legal, compliance, and risk expertise, we take a strategic and professional approach that safeguards the University while supporting our bold ambitions.
Our commitment to continuous improvement drives everything we do. Through strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and an unwavering focus on best practice, we strengthen the University’s reputation and create opportunities for our staff, students, and wider communities.
Working within the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, the role carries a broad and varied remit and would suit applicants who are keen to develop a professional career within higher education.
About You
The successful candidate must have relevant executive support experience (including diary management, experience with managing complex travel, and committee servicing).
In this fast-paced and varied role, you will be able to assess and prioritize tasks effectively and be comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines. You will be proactive in your approach and be able to work with minimum supervision.
You will have a professional manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills, and will understand the importance of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy at all times. You will also be confident in your ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of contacts both across and external to the university and be able to build and maintain good working relationships.
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A high level of IT skills will be required, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
Previous experience working within an HE environment or large, complex professional organization will be an advantage.
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, career average pension schemes, as well as retail savings, onsite nursery, and opportunities for training and personal development.
UWE Bristol recognizes 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.
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 Holly Davies on 0117 328 2201 or email: holly.davies@uwe.ac.uk
Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week’s notice to attend the interview.
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Interviews are expected to take place on our Frenchay Campus on Tuesday 15th September 2026.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post up to 12 months, working 37 hours per week.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part-time.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campuses that are central to student life. This role is based on campus, but there will be some opportunity for hybrid working.
Salary offers will be made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines and will reflect your relevant skills and experience.
Right to Work in the UK
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.
Candidates without current Right to Work who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the Global Talent Peer Review route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.
You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
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