"Senior Policy Adviser"

Location:	Bristol, Hybrid
Salary:	£38,784 to £46,049 Grade G
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On:	17th February 2026
Closes:	22nd February 2026
Job Ref:	R09154

We are recruiting 2 x Senior Policy Advisers on 12-month secondments to join the Student Voice and Academic Policy team. These roles focus on shaping and enhancing the University’s academic regulations, student and academic policy, partnership with students and learning and teaching transformation initiatives.

Postholders will be supported to develop into specialists who will provide advice to senior managers, academics, professional services and student representatives. These posts will manage a varied and often complex workload, balancing multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.

Candidates may have experience from a variety of areas which may include quality and standards, curriculum development, student experience or support, student administration, academic governance or policy development.

It is an ideal opportunity to work at an institutional level, develop your regulatory and policy expertise, and gain experience of influencing change in a complex environment, while remaining closely connected to the student voice.

About you

You have experience of working in a large or complex organisation and can demonstrate strong planning skills, attention to detail and the ability to deliver to deadlines.

You bring a good understanding of the higher education environment, with experience in areas such as academic regulations, student and academic policy, teaching and learning initiatives and the student voice. While you may not have worked across all of these areas, you have the enthusiasm, skills and curiosity to build your knowledge quickly.

You are comfortable working with detailed information and producing and presenting clear reports and briefings for a range of audiences.

Where you will be working

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus. You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically 3 days per week.

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’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from global majority 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 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 Nicky Wisdom and Nick Biggs.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on Tuesday 10th March.

These roles are full time, fixed-term posts until March 2027, working 37 hours per week. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

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. 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.