Research Finance Officer

Finance Services play a crucial role in helping the University realise best value in all its activities and in achieving long-term sustainability through strong financial leadership and sound governance. 

 Our team of around 90 professionals has a wide-ranging remit.  Our input has a fundamental impact on shaping and driving the University’s vision, through the specialist advice and guidance we are able to offer, and in the day-to-day effectiveness of the financial processes and controls we put in place and manage. In all our work, we take great pride in providing a reliable, efficient and friendly service, underpinned by a commitment to the highest professional standards.

 About you:

As a Research Finance Officer you will be part of the College Business Partnering and Research team within Finance Services. This College facing role will provide financial support and advice for a portfolio of projects. You will also have the opportunity to support project initiatives led by the Assistant Finance Business Partners and improve financial management reporting at UWE Bristol.

 To succeed in this role you should have good communication skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Whilst this role forms part of a supportive team, you should also be confident with working on your own and self-motivated.

 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.

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 Anthony Everitt on 0117 328 2660 or email: anthony.everitt@uwe.ac.uk.

 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.

 We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route if you are currently in UK on skilled worker visa. 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.

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