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University of the West of England, Bristol

Strategic OD Business Partner x 2

Closes:

Salary: £51,753 – £58,225 per year

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Please note there are 2 roles available; 1 x Permanent and 1 x Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – 18 months.

Please specify to which role you are applying (including both if relevant) in the Additional Information section of the online Application Form

UWE Bristol is looking to appoint two Strategic Organisation Development (OD) Business Partners to provide leadership and expertise on organisation development and design, and to lead on strategically aligned projects and initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness and performance, building inclusive and equitable environments, and driving sustainable change.

The roles involves shaping and making evidence based strategic decisions and working collaboratively, to identify, prioritise and progress strategies and interventions that enhance the University’s people and organisational capability to deliver our core purpose, strategic ambitions and values.

About you

With proven experience of working at a strategic level within complex organisations or environments with a diverse employee population, you will have demonstrable knowledge and proficiency in an area or areas of expertise (e.g. organisation development and design, change management, strategic HRM etc).

You will have strong business and commercial acumen with the ability to think systemically and systematically about the organisation whilst focussing on and realising measurable impact. Excellent strategic consulting and stakeholder management skills are essential, including the ability to work and influence across all levels of seniority and trade unions, maintaining productive and healthy working relationships.

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 with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.

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 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 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 contact Allison.Holland@uwe.ac.uk

Shortlisting is expected to be completed within 2 weeks of the closing date depending on application volumes.

We are planning for interviews to happen on 20th and/or 21st October.

These roles are full-time, working 37 hours per week.

The posts are 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.

We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.

Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options.

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

£51,753 to £58,225. Grade Hb, per annum

Job details

Title
Strategic OD Business Partner x 2
Employer
University of the West of England, Bristol
Location
Coldharbour Ln, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
Published
Sep 21, 2026
Closes:
Oct 7, 2026
Job type
Full time, Human Resources
Field
Organisational Development
Salary

Salary: £51,753 – £58,225 per year

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