"Internal Communications and Engagement Manager"

UWE, Bristol - Transformation and Improvement Services

Location: Bristol

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 27th March 2026

Closes: 5th April 2026

Job Ref: R09191

We’re seeking an experienced communications and engagement professional to join our Internal Communications team

In this pivotal role, you’ll work across the University, partnering with senior leaders, project managers, and cross-functional teams to drive staff engagement, build understanding, and support strategic priorities through transparent and effective staff communication. Some of the projects you will be supporting are:

• The launch of a new Student Information System and the development of a new Student Enquiry System (CRM).
• The design and launch of the University’s digital strategy campaign.
• Delivery of staff surveys, and increasing staff voice across the University.
• Development of our anti-racism campaign.

You’ll lead the design and delivery of internal communications strategies that bring our vision and values to life, connect staff to our purpose, and provide opportunities for genuine dialogue and collaboration. With a strong grasp of communications and employee engagement best practice, you’ll advise, influence and shape how the University communicates internally at all levels.

About you

You will be an experienced strategic communicator who brings energy, insight, and strong influencing skills. You’ll be confident managing multiple priorities in a complex environment and experienced in developing and delivering communication plans to support change initiatives. You’ll be skilled at using evidence and audience insight to improve impact, ensuring communications are accessible, inclusive and meaningful for all staff.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our Frenchay campus

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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits 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 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.

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

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Helen Wills by email: helen2.wills@uwe.ac.uk.

We aim to give candidates at least a week's notice to attend interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 28th April.

This is a full time role on a fixed term basis for 18 months

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

This role is campus based, with the opportunity to work from home on occasion.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.