Executive Support Officer

Are you a proactive and highly organised professional who enjoys providing exceptional executive support and contributing to the smooth running of a wider team? If you are, you will thrive in this role. We are looking for a motivated and flexible individual to join us as an Executive Support Officer in the Education Services Operations Team. This is a varied role, and you’ll be working as part of the wider Education Services Operations Team, supporting the daily business needs of our busy team and wider service activities, including student facing spaces.

You will join a team of three Administrators supporting Education Services. With your focus being on providing executive support, you will also support the team to provide the best experience for staff and students.

You will bring experience of PA or Executive Support, including managing busy diaries, preparing papers, coordinating meetings and handling sensitive information with discretion.

The key to your success in this role will be:

• Communication – You build positive, effective relationships with colleagues at all levels, communicating clearly and confidently both in writing and in person. You’ll feel comfortable representing senior leaders, preparing meeting papers, taking minutes, and ensuring actions are followed through.
• Collaboration – You enjoy working with others to solve problems and improve processes. You will work closely with teams across Education Services and beyond, sharing information, coordinating activities and contributing to a supportive and efficient working environment.
• Organisation – You are someone who can manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, track key activities and keep things moving. Whether coordinating executive meetings, monitoring departmental processes, or planning small scale projects, you take pride in being reliable and detail focused.
• Innovation – You will be open to improving the way things are done, using technology confidently to streamline processes, analyse data, and develop clear and accessible materials for staff and students.

You will actively demonstrate UWE values and encourage others to do the same. You will be a proactive champion for equality, diversity and inclusion across the service area and the University, helping to integrate and embed the University’s commitment to anti-racism and achieving inclusive and equitable environments for all. You’ll be adaptable, solution focused and motivated by contributing to a high-quality experience for students and colleagues alike.

Education Services empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals by embedding expert support in digital learning, academic skills, and career development. We work in partnership with UWE Bristol’s academic community to create inclusive, inspiring environments that enhance every stage of the student journey. Through collaboration with academic teams, partners, and student representatives, we develop approaches that encourage learners to take ownership of their progress.

By championing educational innovation and providing expert‑led support, we equip students with the skills and confidence to succeed. Agile and responsive to change, Education Services supports Schools and Services to embed best‑in‑class practices and continuously improve the student experience – positioning UWE Bristol as a leader in teaching excellence.

We provide:

• Curriculum and learning design:
  Supporting academic teams in the design and delivery of programmes, including digital learning, learner development, and employability skills.
• Learning resources and content:
  Providing access to high‑quality information resources, careers content, reading lists, and course materials.
• Discovery and access:
  Enhancing the library discovery experience to ensure seamless access to learning and research content.
• Research support:
  Managing research repositories and delivering specialist library research services.
• Learning environments:
  Creating and maintaining inclusive, flexible spaces for learning and study.
• Quality and standards:
  Upholding academic standards and supporting the continuous enhancement of course quality.