Programme Officer- INSIGHT

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About this role

We are looking to appoint a Programme Officer for a new programme, INSIGHT (Inspiring Students into Research) funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR). UWE Bristol and Bournemouth University will be working together with partner organizations to deliver the NIHR INSIGHT programme for the Southwest Central region, an area that spans from Gloucestershire to Dorset.

The purpose of the NIHR INSIGHT programme is to deliver an innovative engagement programme to attract health and care professionals into research careers and to provide Research Masters training to health and social care professionals.

The Programme Officer will be a key member of the Southwest Central Insight programme team. This individual will work with the team to ensure successful delivery and achievement of the outcomes of the Southwest Central INSIGHT programme.

The postholder will contribute to effective programme management, develop and deliver administrative processes, maintain and build partnership relationships for delivery of the programme. This post provides a unique opportunity to work across Higher Education Institutes and with external partners for the duration of the programme.

The post is a 3 year part-time (0.4FTE) fixed term post and is available for immediate appointment.

About you :

You will have a range of skills and experience that will enable you to be successful in this post. You will enjoy working with people as part of a team and will be an excellent written and verbal communicator. You will have excellent organisational and IT skills which may include some experience of website or web-based tools.

You will have knowledge of effective administrative processes and project management. You will be able to use your initiative to manage your workload and activities. Experience of working in higher education institutes and knowledge of health-related educational or research environments would be advantageous.

Where is this role based?

As the Southwest Central INSIGHT programme will be delivered by UWE Bristol and Bournemouth University, there is flexibility to be based at either UWE Bristol or Bournemouth University. You will be employed by UWE Bristol and hybrid and online working will be part of this role.

This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. 

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, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented in these areas within UWE Bristol, 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 Dr. Mary Cramp (tel: 0117 3287163, email: [email protected] ) or Prof. Carol Clark (tel: 07814289585 email: [email protected]).

This is a part-time, fixed-term post for 36 months, working 15 hours per week.

This post is not available on a job share basis.

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 50 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.

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.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.

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