Research Project Coordinator

Please note that this post is currently available only to current employees of the University of the West of England.

Our School of Health and Social Wellbeing has a really exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Research Project Coordinator to join our research team and play a key role in the successful delivery of the PolyPILL study, which aims to develop a pharmacist-led service to support children and young people with life-limiting illness who take multiple medicines.

You're an experienced administrator or project coordinator who will closely with academic colleagues, research partners and external stakeholders, providing specialist project coordination and operational support across the full lifecycle of research projects.

You'll contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with funder and University requirements. As our Research Project Coordinator, you'll be coordinating meetings and events, maintaining project documentation and reporting systems, monitoring milestones and deadlines, supporting governance and compliance activities, and facilitating effective communication between project teams and stakeholders.

You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in research management and project coordination while contributing to research that delivers real-world impact.

About you

You're an organised and proactive administrator or project coordinator with experience of supporting complex projects and managing competing priorities. You will have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate activities, monitor progress and maintain accurate records.

Ideally, you will have experience of supporting research projects, externally funded programmes or similar initiatives within higher education, healthcare, research or the public sector.

Where you will be working

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you'll be based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles from Bristol city centre.

Why UWE Bristol?

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 vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very 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 ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We're part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please email Dr Ilhem Berrou ilhem.berrou@uwe.ac.uk

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes. We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview.

This is a part-time, fixed-term post until 30/11/2027, working 7.5 hours per week.

Salary offers are made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.

This post requires enhanced DBS clearance.

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.