People Partner


Company:	University West of England
Salary:	£38,784 to £46,049 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS16 1QY
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

About the Role:

UWE Bristol’s People Services team is looking for an experienced HR professional to provide a professional advisory and partnering service. You will manage a diverse, complex employee relations caseload - including attendance, conduct, grievances, flexible working, restructuring, and workplace conflict - while promoting early resolution and working closely with Trade Unions.

You will also contribute to wider People Services initiatives, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues in a collaborative team environment.

• Location: Frenchay Campus, Bristol (Hybrid: approx. 60% on-site, up to 40% work from home)

• Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month fixed-term

• Contact: Rebecca England (rebecca2.england@uwe.ac.uk)

Why UWE Bristol?

Based in vibrant Bristol, UWE is one of the South West's largest higher education providers with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff. We offer progressive pay rates, generous annual leave, career-average pensions, onsite childcare, and continuous professional development.

Equality and Diversity

UWE Bristol values a diverse community. We particularly encourage applications from global majority, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates, though all appointments are made on merit. We are a Disability Confident employer.

Right to Work in the UK

If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.

Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Next Steps

We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.

We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.

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