Project Support Officer (KTP)

Research Business and Innovation (RBI) is a dynamic, friendly department within UWE. We support the University's research and business engagement aims through engaging with businesses and funders to create and deliver transformative projects across the region.

RBI is looking to appoint a Project Support Officer (KTP) to support the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, supporting the KTP Manager to manage the existing project portfolio and support its growth in 2024 and beyond.

About you:

The Project Support Officer (KTP) is a dynamic role allowing you to demonstrate your skills in organisation, communications and financial acuity. You will be required to coordinate the delivery of project activities in an efficient and professional manner, collating and recording data as well as being the first point of contact for KTP Associates.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus and you may have to travel to various locations in the region and beyond.

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 Black, Asian or racially minoritised 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 Ellen Parkes on 011732 83671or email: ellen.parkes@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 are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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