Community Projects Coordinator (Welfare) - Fixed Term 22 Months 

Our Community Team are looking for an approachable and enthusiastic individual with a strong administrative and events skillset to join their team.

If you are passionate about student wellbeing and community building, and you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference in students’ lives through inclusive events and impactful campaigns, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of wellbeing campaigns and events, working closely with our Vice President Community and Welfare and the wider team to create a sense of belonging at UWE Bristol. You’ll help coordinate student-led and staff-supported activity that enhances welfare on campus—everything from welcoming new students in September, to running awareness weeks and well-being events across the year. This role will be pivotal in delivering projects that reflect our commitment to driving an inclusive campus culture at UWE Bristol.

The Community Projects Coordinator (Welfare) operationally co-ordinates the engagement of UWE students in the health and wellbeing agenda through:

• Planning and delivering inclusive events during the annual Welcome period, helping new students settle in and make connections;
• Supporting wellbeing campaigns and initiatives across the academic year, such as World Mental Health Day, and exam de-stress activities;
• Leading the of our Period Product Provision, including our Sustainable Periods trial.
• Supporting the Students’ Union’s Drugs and Alcohol Impact work and Anti-Sexual Violence Campaigns, including Anti-Sexual Violence Week;
• Facilitating other exciting student-led campaigns and community activities as directed by the Community People Leader;
• Providing administrative support across key campaigns and events, ensuring smooth and effective project delivery.

This role is perfect for someone values-driven, highly organised, and ready to get involved in a broad variety of campaigns that really matter to our students, apply today if that sounds like you!

Check out the job description here to see the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the required skills and experience we’re looking for.

To learn more about our organisation and our culture please check out our applicant pack here

Additional Information:

Location:  Based at Frenchay Campus- Bristol

The postholder will be required to work at, or from any of the Union’s establishments (Bower Ashton Campus, Glenside Campus etc) and be willing to travel within Bristol and the surrounding area.

Duration:  22 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours Per Week:  37 Hours per week

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must be able and willing to work outside standard office hours as and when required, including semi-frequent evening work and occasional weekend work for events/ activity

Salary:  £24,730   (Salary as of the 1st August 2025)

Grade: 3.1

Holiday Benefits: 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays & Closure Days (pro rata)

How to Apply:  Here at The Students’ Union we want our workforce to reflect the makeup of the community we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability.

To apply for this role, please download an application form and an equal opportunities form and return to surecruit@uwe.ac.uk

Application Deadline: 9.00am 23rd June 2025

Interview Date: 2nd / 3rd July 2025 (TBC)

*Please note that we have no alternative interview availability on this occasion, so if successful, and invited, you must be able to attend an in-person interview on these dates- please do not apply if you are not available to attend an interview on these dates.

Start Date: Monday 4th August 2025 

If you have any questions about the role or require any further information please email surecruit@uwe.ac.uk