Summary

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain a wealth of generalist HR experience in an organisation with a varied range of services and departments.

This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in HR, or for an individual looking to broaden their generalist HR experience.

We are hiring for an individual looking to gain a generalist understanding of a HR function to join our Team as our HR & Employment Coordinator on a Fixed Term basis to support 1 year Maternity Cover.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is eager to learn, get stuck in and use their initiative to succeed and develop within this varied role.

Overview of the Organisation

The Students' Union at UWE are a Part-Commercial, Part-Charitable Organisation providing services and support to the 33,000 students making up the UWE Bristol Student Community. 

We are a completely separate organisation to UWE Bristol.

The organisation is made up of around 80 permanent staff and up to 250 casual (usually student) staff.

Departments and services are varied including our on-Campus Nursery, our Commercial Services provision (shops and food outlets), our front of house Buildings team, our Engagement provision (including Advice, Opportunities, Representation and Community) and our admin teams (HR, Finance, Marketing and IT). 

To learn more about our organisation, please view our applicant pack here.

HR & Employment Coordinator - MAT Cover

The HR & Employment Coordinator is responsible for:

• Supporting the HR Manager with a broad range of generalist HR matters throughout the employee lifecycle, including supporting employee questions and queries
• Administratively supporting and facilitating all recruitment within the organisation and ensuring the recruitment and selection process is carried out robustly by all hiring managers
• Completing HR projects assigned by the HR Manager in alignment with our strategic aims and objectives
• Maintaining systems, policies and procedures in alignment with the Law of England and Wales and relevant Employment Legislation as instructed by the HR Manager

Please read the full job description and person specification here to understand the full duties and responsibilities of the role.

What are we looking for?

Please read the full job description and person specification here to understand the requirements of the role ahead of applying.

We are looking for an organised individual with efficient administration and prioritisation skills.

We're looking for an excellent communicator who can navigate sensitive conversations.

Overall, we are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who is looking to get stuck in and use their initiative to succeed and develop in the position. 

This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in HR or for an individual looking to broaden their generalist HR experience.

Additional Information:

• Due to the nature of our organisation, we do not recognise hybrid or remote working; therefore this is an in-person position and you will be required to work from the locations outlined.
• Please note that in line with the working time regulations, this position would not be suitable for an individual to work alongside studying as this is a full time, 37 hour per week, Monday-Friday position. 

Grade: 4.1 

Rate of Pay: £27,249

Holiday Entitlement: 27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Closure days (pro rata)

Hours per Week: 37 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7

Duration: FIXED TERM MATERNITY COVER  -  20/10/2025 - 01/12/2026

Location: Based at Frenchay Campus. The postholder will be required to work at, or from any of The Students’ Union at UWE’s establishments (Frenchay, Glenside and Bower).

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please download an application and Equal Opportunities form, please complete both forms and return to surecruit@uwe.ac.uk by the application deadline below.

Application Deadline: 4.00pm on Monday 15th September 2025 

*No applications will be considered following the application deadline.

Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd September 2025 

Start Date: 20th October 2025 

If you have any questions about this position, or would like any other information, please email surecruit@uwe.ac.uk before the 10th of September 2025.