Communications and Engagement Manager

University of the West of England View all jobs

Bristol Area

£38,784-46,049 per year

Permanent

Part-time

7 hours ago

The University of the West of England (UWE) is seeking a creative and experienced Communications and Engagement Manager to lead the development and delivery of communications, engagement and knowledge-exchange activities across DRAGoN's ambitious programme of data and analytical research.

A key priority will be to design, develop and launch a new Digital Knowledge and Community Hub, creating an accessible and engaging focal point for DRAGoN's research, data resources, analytical tools, guidance and learning materials. You will also lead the development and implementation of DRAGoN's communications and engagement strategy, manage its digital and social media presence, and develop innovative ways of communicating complex research to diverse audiences.

Working closely with researchers, programme colleagues and external partners, you will lead a varied programme of workshops, seminars, conferences, stakeholder roundtables and networking activities, helping to build an active community around DRAGoN's work and strengthen connections between research, policy and practice.

This role is part of which is one of the leading post-1992 university centres for research in the fields of business, management and employment. We support a thriving and vibrant research community with over 100 research active academic staff and large numbers of research students. Our research is focused on supporting the future of organisations.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and highly organised communications and engagement professional with excellent written and interpersonal skills, strong digital expertise and experience of engaging diverse audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the public profile and engagement activities of a major research programme and help ensure its evidence and resources achieve meaningful reach and impact.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you'll be based at our modern Campus where we've invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

You'll spend most of your time on campus, typically 02 days per week.

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.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a .

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.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Damian Whittard email: Damian2.Whittard@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on 16 October 2026.

This is a fixed term post until 31/03/2031, and is part-time working on a 0.5 FTE contract.

Salary offers are made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

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 .

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

Next Steps

We'd love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.

We'll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.

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The University of the West of England (UWE) is seeking a creative and experienced Communications and Engagement Manager to lead the development and delivery of communications, engagement and knowledge-exchange activities across DRAGoN's ambitious programme of data and analytical research.

A key priority will be to design, develop and launch a new Digital Knowledge and Community Hub, creating an accessible and engaging focal point for DRAGoN's research, data resources, analytical tools, guidance and learning materials. You will also lead the development and implementation of DRAGoN's communications and engagement strategy, manage its digital and social media presence, and develop innovative ways of communicating complex research to diverse audiences.
Working closely with researchers, programme colleagues and external partners, you will lead a varied programme of workshops, seminars, conferences, stakeholder roundtables and networking activities, helping to build an active community around DRAGoN's work and strengthen connections between research, policy and practice.
This role is part of which is one of the leading post-1992 university centres for research in the fields of business, management and employment. We support a thriving and vibrant research community with over 100 research active academic staff and large numbers of research students. Our research is focused on supporting the future of organisations.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and highly organised communications and engagement professional with excellent written and interpersonal skills, strong digital expertise and experience of engaging diverse audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the public profile and engagement activities of a major research programme and help ensure its evidence and resources achieve meaningful reach and impact.
Where you will be working
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.
In this role, you'll be based at our modern Campus where we've invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.
You'll spend most of your time on campus, typically 02 days per week.
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.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a .
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.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

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