Civic and Community Engagement Coordinator
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,132 to £38,249 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University West of England |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R08431 |
Summary
Research and External Engagement (REE) is a new integrated service dedicated to driving forward the University’s ambitions for, research, innovation, skills and enterprise. This professional service works to support our students, drive research excellence, upskill and reskill the region’s workforce, strengthening relationships and engagement with our alumni, business and community partners.
Through cutting-edge research initiatives, hands-on learning opportunities, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, we will empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world
The Civic and Inclusivity team within REE will develop and deliver the University’s civic and social impact ambitions, identifying opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with regional government, civic and community partners. The team will develop and deliver projects and activities that create social value, inclusive growth and opportunities for all, enhancing student and staff experiences through community engagement, voluntary action, and enterprise-driven social impact.
The Civic and Community Engagement Coordinator will develop and deliver impactful partnerships with civic and community organisations across research and innovation, skills and enterprise. They will work to deliver high quality partnerships and outcomes that enrich the experience of staff and students, support inclusive economic growth and reinforce the University’s commitment to inclusivity and civic & community impact.
About you
You will be a self-motivated and collaborative professional, passionate about civic engagement and social impact. You will have experience in working with communities and charities, developing partnerships with community and civic organisations, and have a strong understanding of how universities can contribute to inclusive growth and social impact.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team and contribute to UWE Bristol’s civic mission, making a difference to our students, staff and the wider community.
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.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Allan Macleod on 07854536834 or email: allan.macleod@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 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
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