Job description
About this role This is an exciting opportunity as a College and Service Liaison Manager within the Student Information System Project (SIS), a major initiative for the University within our Student Journey Programme of work. The SIS project will change our core student records system and enhance the way in which we deliver services to our current and former students. As College and Service Liaison Manager you will be a key member of the core project team making an impact by implementing the Business Change strategy. Reporting to the Business Improvement Manager, your role will involve working with stakeholders and teams from across the University so this is a real opportunity to create impact and understand the HE environment. You will be using Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams, as such we value staff development particularly in digital skills. Your duties will include: Developing and managing engagement events and activities, this could be delivering a presentation at a team meeting or facilitating a workshop. Developing and overseeing and implementing a communications plan, working with existing channels and Internal Communications team at UWE. Updating and maintaining the Business Change plan, as well and Project Managers to ensure delivery. Supporting the core project team, Programme Manager and Business Improvement Manager in project activities aligned to Business Change. We are operating in a hybrid manner, on campus and remotely, so it is possible that depending on the project needs, you will be able to work from home on some days. About you You will work with wide range of stakeholders from across the University so an exceptional customer service ethos alongside excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. You’ll have a solutions focussed approach and be able to absorb knowledge quickly and put it into practice. We will be looking for a candidate who can get things done, influence, and lead initiatives in order to meet project objectives. You will work well within team and as an individual representing the Business Change function. This post is based at our lively Frenchay 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. Why UWE Bristol? We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, 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 truly diverse university community. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. Further information If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Liz Jones on 0117 328 8974 or email: Liz.Jones@UWE.ac.uk. Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus from week commencing 15th April. This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 12 months, working 37 hours per week. This post is not available on a job share basis.