We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual to take the lead on all things finance for our Postgraduate Research (PGR) community. As the key link between the Doctoral Academy and wider finance and senior management teams, you'll monitor and manage income and expenditure, whilst ensuring alignment with funder guidelines and university policy,In this dynamic role, you’ll take the lead on financial tracking, reporting and keeping our systems accurate and up to date with vital PGR data. You will support and guide internal teams on finance processes and policy and collaborate with senior leaders and finance partners across the university.You'll join our Enabling & Digital team within Research & External Engagement — a forward-thinking group at the forefront of innovation, automation, and better ways of working and play an important part in digital transformation and process improvement initiatives.About youYou will be for a self-motivated individual that can work on their own initiative seeking guidance and advice where necessary. You’re well organised, have a keen eye for detail and actively seek ways to improve processes and outcomes. You possess strong communication skills, are approachable, supportive and understand the power of working together and building strong relationships.If you enjoy working with data, finances, and people — and want to contribute to the success of world-class research — we’d love to hear from you.Where is this role based?This post is based at our lively 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.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 , 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 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 .We are proud to be part of a dynamic, 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 stimulating and supportive community where we’ll help you thrive.We particularly encourage applications from global majority and male candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.As a employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.Further informationIf you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Emma Button on 0117 328 6123 or email: emma.button@uwe.ac.ukInterviews are scheduled to take place the w/c 29th September (actual dates to be confirmed) at our Frenchay Campus.This is a part-time, permanent post working 22.5 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 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 with some opportunity to work from home.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.The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the for information on which documents are acceptable.Advice to applicantsWe’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.Tell us 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.
