Research Finance Officer

Job title:

Research Finance Officer

Company:

University of the West of England

Job description

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 90 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 Research Finance Officer you will be part of the College Business Partnering and Research team within Finance Services. This College facing role will provide financial support and advice for a portfolio of projects. You will also have the opportunity to support project initiatives led by the Assistant Finance Business Partners and improve financial management reporting at UWE Bristol.To succeed in this role you should have good communication skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Whilst this role forms part of a supportive team, you should also be confident with working on your own and self-motivated.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 , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.We offer a wide range of 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 oursUWE Bristol recognises the power of a .We are proud to be part of a vibrant, 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 growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian or racially minoritised candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, 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 Anthony Everitt on 0117 328 2660 or email: .This is a full-time, permanent post, working 37 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 for at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.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.We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route if you are currently in UK on skilled worker visa. Please read our to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.Please also refer to the which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.Advice to applicantsWe’d love to hear from you – if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.Tell us about 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.

Expected salary

£32982 – 37099 per year

Location

Frenchay, Gloucestershire

Job date

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:24:55 GMT

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