Student & Graduate Talent Administrator (Employer Engagement and Opportunities)

University of the West of England; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of the West of England seeks a part-time Student and Graduate Talent Administrator to support employer partners and internship students. Responsibilities include administering the Internship Scheme, organizing employability events, and coordinating work-based learning opportunities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication, organizational, and IT skills, contributing to supporting students and enhancing employer relationships in a dynamic campus environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Career pension schemes

Onsite nursery

Opportunities for training and personal development

Qualifications

• Broad administrative experience in a complex office environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with MS Office.
• Experience communicating with internal staff and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Support employer partners and internship students.
• Administer the UWE Internship Scheme and organize employability events.
• Coordinate work-based learning opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Administrative skills

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Research and External Engagement (REE) is a new integrated service dedicated to driving forward the University’s ambitions for research, innovation, skills, and enterprise. This professional service supports students, promotes research excellence, upskills and reskills the regional workforce, and strengthens relationships with alumni, business, and community partners.

Through cutting-edge research initiatives, hands-on learning opportunities, strategic partnerships, civic leadership, and skills delivery, REE empowers individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

To learn more about REE and their work, please click here.

We are seeking a part-time Student and Graduate Talent Administrator to join our busy Student and Graduate Talent Team. You will support employer partners and internship students, administer the UWE Internship Scheme, organize employability events, and coordinate work-based learning opportunities.

As the first point of contact for employer partners, you will provide guidance to academics and professional services staff. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential. Since you may work across various teams, being a team player focused on collaboration is important. You should have excellent organizational and administrative skills, including report production, email correspondence, appointment booking, maintaining accurate records, and supporting online resource creation for students. Attention to detail is critical.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate the following essential experience:

• Broad administrative experience in a complex and busy office environment.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and database systems.
• Experience working across different teams to share information and best practices.
• Excellent coordination, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Experience communicating with internal staff and external clients via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions.
• Experience handling confidential information with sensitivity.

Location

This role is based at our vibrant Frenchay campus, equipped with the latest facilities and resources to support staff and students.

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 around the world. Located in Bristol, a dynamic and forward-thinking city, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with a strong network of employer and academic partners.

Our benefits include progressive pay rates, generous annual leave, career pension schemes, retail savings, onsite nursery, and opportunities for training and personal development.

Join Our Diverse Community

UWE Bristol values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from the global majority, as we are underrepresented in this area. We are also a Disability Confident employer and welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.

Additional Information

For more details or to discuss the role, contact Ian Staite at [e-mail]. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 14th July at Frenchay Campus. Shortlisting will be completed within two weeks of the application deadline, and candidates will be notified at least a week prior to interviews.

This is a part-time, permanent role working 22.2 hours per week, with options to work over three or four days. The role is primarily campus-based (at least 60%), with some remote work possible.

Applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK. UWE Bristol does not cover visa or health surcharge costs.

Application Process

If interested, please complete the application form promptly. Describe how your skills and experience meet each criterion listed in the Person Specification, providing specific examples where possible. We will notify applicants of the outcome via email.