Contracts Manager: University of the West of England (UWE)
UWE Bristol is an ambitious university. Together, our people are working hard to advance knowledge, inspire people and transform futures. We are looking for people with the skills and ambition to help us achieve those aims.
We are a well-established university, with over 30,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 3,600 staff. UWE Bristol is one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West. We are globally connected and regionally embedded, with strong employer and partner connections. Students come to study with us from all over the UK, as well as from 140 different countries, making this a diverse and interesting place to study. We achieved 89% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Satisfaction survey in 2018, this excellent result puts us as the top university in the South West and in 7th place nationally. In 2018 we were placed in the Guardian’s Top 40 Universities in the UK and we achieved TEF Gold status.
Bristol itself is a hub of social and cultural activity and is a big pull for students and employers alike. A place with a strong, creative and fiercely independent mindset. A city with a buzzing music scene, great restaurants and interesting business ventures. It’s not surprising Bristol is consistently named as one of the best places to live and work in the UK.
About us: Finance Services play a crucial role in helping the University realise best value in all its activities and in achieving long-term sustainability through strong financial leadership and sound governance.
Our team of around 100 professionals has a wide-ranging remit. Our input has a fundamental impact on shaping and driving the University’s vision, through the specialist advice and guidance we are able to offer, and in the day-to-day effectiveness of the financial processes and controls we put in place and manage. In all our work, we take great pride in providing a reliable, efficient and friendly service, underpinned by a commitment to the highest professional standards.
About you: As a Contracts manager you will be part of the Commercial Services team within Finance Services drafting and finalising project contracts at the University. You will provide specialist contract support for Finance and to specific departments, faculties or in specific specialisms as agreed with the Head of Contracts. You will also assist departments, faculties and academics in securing commercial research funding, and to advise on research contracting policy, thereby contributing to the University achieving its income targets.
This post does not qualify for sponsorship under the UK Visas and Immigration Tier 2 points based system therefore we would not be able to obtain a tier 2 Biometric Residence Permit and would be unable to sponsor anyone who does not have their own right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage.
In addition to progressive pay rates, UWE Bristol offers a wide range of staff benefits including:
- a generous holiday allowance of 27 days
- up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
- flexible working
- excellent defined benefit pension schemes
- access to employee assistance programme
- savings on purchases via Wider Wallet scheme
- option to participate in the cycle to work scheme
- family friendly policies
- onsite nurseryat our Frenchay Campus.
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give our students access to everything they need to succeed – with £300m having been spent recently on new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation to enhance our offer even further. Frenchay campus is within close proximity to excellent motorway links and within walking distance of two train stations, making UWE Frenchay Campus the ideal place to work for those wishing to commute to Bristol.
Further information
This is a permanent post and full time working 37 hours per week.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Amy Charles on 0117 3282125 or email: amy.charles@uwe.ac.uk.
Interviews are planned to take place on Monday 28th September.
UWE is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-oriented programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook.