Civic and Community Engagement Officer

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Bristol seeks a Civic and Community Engagement Officer. This role involves creating partnerships with community organisations, delivering volunteering experiences, and supporting inclusive growth. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and has experience in community work. The position offers competitive pay, generous leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous leave allowances

Opportunities for training and personal growth

Qualifications

• Experience working within communities and charities.
• Understanding of the role universities play in supporting inclusive growth.
• Proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Create and sustain partnerships with civic and community organisations.
• Deliver high-quality volunteering experiences for students.
• Support inclusive regional growth and champion UWE Bristol’s values.

Skills

Community engagement

Volunteer facilitation

Collaboration

Social impact strategy

Job description

“Empower Communities, Inspire Change: Join UWE Bristol’s Civic Engagement Mission”

Research and External Engagement (REE) is an innovative, integrated service at the heart of UWE Bristol’s ambitions for impactful research, inclusive skills development, and community-centred enterprise. We're here to support our students, drive research excellence, and collaborate to upskill and empower our region’s workforce—strengthening connections with alumni, businesses, and local communities.

Through pioneering research, experiential learning, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, we aim to help people thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

The Civic and Inclusivity team within REE leads on the University’s civic and social impact strategy. We identify opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with local government, civic organisations, and community partners. Together, we deliver initiatives that foster social value, inclusive growth, and opportunities for all—enriching student and staff experiences through active community engagement, volunteering, and socially driven enterprise.

The Role : Civic and Community Engagement Officer

As valued member of Civic and Inclusivity team, you will help create and sustain meaningful partnerships with civic and community organisations across research, innovation, skills, and enterprise. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality volunteering experiences that enrich the student journey, support inclusive regional growth, and champion UWE Bristol’s values around social justice and community impact.

About You

You are a proactive and collaborative professional who cares deeply about making a positive impact. You bring experience of working within communities and charities, facilitating volunteering opportunities, and an understanding of the role universities can play in supporting inclusive growth.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of UWE Bristol’s civic mission—driving positive change for students, staff, and the wider community

Where You'll Be Based

This role is located at our vibrant Frenchay campus, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and resources to empower both staff and students to thrive

Why UWE Bristol?

We’re one of the South West’s largest Higher Education institutions, home to over 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from across the globe. In Bristol—a forward-thinking and diverse city—we’re deeply rooted in the region while remaining globally connected through a strong network of employer and academic partners.

We offer wide range of employee benefits including competitive pay, generous leave allowances, career-average pension schemes, retail discounts, access to onsite childcare, and opportunities for training and personal growth.

We celebrate the diversity of our city and university community . At UWE Bristol, difference is our strength—it fuels our creativity and drives better decisions. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from global majority communities, as part of our commitment to addressing under-representation in parts of our organisation. All appointments are made on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we also strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as disabled.

Further Information

Curious to learn more? Reach out to Allan Macleod at 07854536834 or [e-mail].

Interview is scheduled to take place on 3rd September 2025 at our Frenchay Campus.

This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours with flexibility for job share arrangements. The role is campus-based for at least 60 percent of your time, with options to work remotely the rest of the week.

Salary offers will follow the University's assessment guidelines based on your relevant skills and experience.

Application Guidance

If this opportunity excites you, please complete our application form.

In your submission, outline how your skills and experience align with the role by addressing each criterion in the Person Specification, using specific examples.

We’ll notify you of the application outcome via email—so please keep an eye on your inbox.

Legal Right to Work

UWE Bristol must ensure all employees are legally permitted to live and work in the UK. Please consult the Home Office checklist for accepted documentation.

Please note: We are unable to sponsor applicants under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route for this role.