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Project Officer (Elevate)
| Posting date: | 20 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,882 to £37,999 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University West of England |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | R07746 |
Summary
Elevate (Elevating marginalised voices through EDI codesign) project is a BBSRC-funded project seeking to build on the success of the EDI (Equality/Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) implementation within the UKRI Agrifood for Net Zero network+ project (https://www.agrifood4netzero.net/) and for the wider research and practitioner community.
Elevate began on 1 October 2024 and will run until 30 September 2025 and is led by Professor Angelina Sanderson Bellamy and Sophie Constant within the School of Applied Sciences.
You will be the primary contact and administrator for Elevate, as well as support (and lead, where appropriate) the delivery of the following set of activities:
EDI Network and platform to elevate marginalised voices in the agrifood system (with applicability across other systems and sectors)
Eight virtual events focused on EDI themes and an in-person ECR event
Improved research, monitoring and reporting
Network of Network events to support training of other Networks on implementing EDI best practices
You’ll ensure delivery of a professional service through project oversight and monitoring of key project targets. You will be responsible for project oversight and monitoring of key project targets. You’ll be required to compile project reports detailing assessment and analysis of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across project activities using data generated by project partners.
About you
You’re proactive and organised to provide high level support to facilitate the running of activities across several projects that intersect with EDI, and will be required to interact with several project teams. You’re a key contact for members of these different teams. You will need to work inclusively across the projects to represent the University with integrity and professionalism at all times. The work will be varied and you will need to be organised and to be able to multitask effectively.
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 Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes 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 are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking 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 community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
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 Prof Angelina Sanderson Bellamy, on angelina.sandersonbellamy@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 interview.
This is a part time, fixed term role, until 30 September 2025, working 18.5 (0.5FTE) hours per week.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 20 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
There may be a delay in responding to email enquiries as the university is closed between 24 December and 2 January.
Elevate began on 1 October 2024 and will run until 30 September 2025 and is led by Professor Angelina Sanderson Bellamy and Sophie Constant within the School of Applied Sciences.
You will be the primary contact and administrator for Elevate, as well as support (and lead, where appropriate) the delivery of the following set of activities:
EDI Network and platform to elevate marginalised voices in the agrifood system (with applicability across other systems and sectors)
Eight virtual events focused on EDI themes and an in-person ECR event
Improved research, monitoring and reporting
Network of Network events to support training of other Networks on implementing EDI best practices
You’ll ensure delivery of a professional service through project oversight and monitoring of key project targets. You will be responsible for project oversight and monitoring of key project targets. You’ll be required to compile project reports detailing assessment and analysis of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across project activities using data generated by project partners.
About you
You’re proactive and organised to provide high level support to facilitate the running of activities across several projects that intersect with EDI, and will be required to interact with several project teams. You’re a key contact for members of these different teams. You will need to work inclusively across the projects to represent the University with integrity and professionalism at all times. The work will be varied and you will need to be organised and to be able to multitask effectively.
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 Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes 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 are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking 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 community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
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 Prof Angelina Sanderson Bellamy, on angelina.sandersonbellamy@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 interview.
This is a part time, fixed term role, until 30 September 2025, working 18.5 (0.5FTE) hours per week.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 20 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
There may be a delay in responding to email enquiries as the university is closed between 24 December and 2 January.
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