Executive Support Officer

Job profile for Executive Support Officer

Executive Support Officer

Frenchay Campus

Basis Full time

Support during the application process: If you’re a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, or if you have a condition that you believe may affect your performance during our selection process, we’ll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes for you. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments you may need throughout the application and selection process. We’ll continue this conversation if you join us as an employee, and we’ll work with you to make sure you have the adjustments you need to succeed in your role.

Examples of adjustments could include:

• Extra time for online assessments.
• Providing alternative accessible formats.
• Interview questions in advance of the interview.
• Providing some extra information about what to expect.
• Office orientation before an in-person assessment.

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Job details

Salary Grade E: £31,236 - £34,610

Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Temporary - Full time Job Type Administrative Job reference R09540 Attachments R09540 - Executive Support Officer Job Description.pdf

Job description

About this role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Vice-Chancellor’s Office as an Executive Support Officer. The role will provide high level support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor International including proactive diary management, complex travel arrangements, committee servicing, tracking actions, preparing presentations, briefings and reports, undertaking research and problem solving and managing small improvement projects.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Office is part of the University’s Governance and Legal services, which provide the critical foundations that empower ambition, innovation and success - ensuring UWE Bristol operates efficiently, ethically and with integrity. Bringing together governance, legal, compliance and risk expertise, we take a strategic and professional approach that safeguards the University while supporting our bold ambitions.

Our commitment to continuous improvement drives everything we do. Through strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and an unwavering focus on best practice, we strengthen the University’s reputation and create opportunities for our staff, students and wider communities.

Working within the Vice-Chancellor’s Office, the role carries a broad and varied remit and would suit applicants who are keen to develop a professional career within higher education.

About you

The successful candidate must have relevant executive support experience (including diary management, experience with managing complex travel and committee servicing).

In this fast paced and varied role you will be able to assess and prioritise tasks effectively and be comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines. You will be proactive in your approach and be able to work with minimum supervision.

You will have a professional manner, coupled with strong interpersonal skills and will understand the importance of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy at all times. You will also be confident in your ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of contacts both across and external to the university and be able to build and maintain good working relationships.

A high level of IT skills will be required, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook.

Previous experience working within an HE environment or large, complex professional organisation will be an advantage.

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 vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community . We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

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 Holly Davies on 0117 328 2201 or email: holly.davies@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.

Interviews are expected to take place on our Frenchay Campus on Tuesday 15th September 2026

This is a full time, fixed‑term post up to 12 months, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campuses that are central to student life. This role is based on campus but there will be some opportunity for hybrid working.

Salary offers will be made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines and will reflect your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist . Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Candidates without current Right to Work who are not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship or another Global Talent visa route, may wish to look into the Global Talent Peer Review route. This is a self-application process and is subject to you meeting qualifying criteria.

You may also wish to explore other visa options which will allow you to work in the UK.

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