Delivering a world-class campus
Careers in Campus Development and Campus Innovation
“I've been at the University for 26 years. Each role has fitted around my family life. My working days and hours have been flexible when I needed them to be.”
Samantha Matthews, Campus Systems Engagement Co-ordinator
“I joined the University in 2003 as an apprentice. I've been in six roles, increasing in responsibilities with each step up. I've always had the opportunity to try something new.”
Rob Collins, Head of Campus Smart Technology
“People with different levels of experience work together to achieve shared goals here. Challenge is welcomed, with new recruits being encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches.”
Rob Gregory, Head of Campus Planning and Design
“I started at the University through an agency when I moved to the UK. After two years, I accepted a fixed term contract before my now, permanent role.”
Sarmistha Chakravarty, Business Services Coordinator
“What I mainly enjoy is that the University is such a friendly and enthusiastic place to be. There are always different roles coming up to apply for.”
Jason Wade, Campus Digital Systems Coordinator
“In Capital Projects, there are a lot of opportunities for progression. My team supports me with any training sessions I need for my role.”
Megan Gwynne, Assistant Project Manager
A forward-thinking approach
Our Campus Development and Campus Innovation teams play a key role in improving and developing our campus for students and staff alike. We create value by moulding the fabric of our environment into an increasingly sustainable, digital, efficient and effective place for learning, study and work.
In Campus Development, we are re-imagining our spaces and places, focused on a new strategic Campus Framework. This includes developing longer-term spatial plans and capital priorities, while delivering larger-scale, complex capital build projects, based around a new end-to-end quality assurance process.
Campus Innovation is a multi-disciplinary team that includes Health, Safety & Quality Assurance, Campus Smart and Digital Technology, Sustainability and Business Services. Our focus is on leading the transformation of the University's physical and digital infrastructure to create a world-class campus. All whilst developing and delivering operational sustainability strategies.
It’s often complex and challenging work, balancing the needs of different stakeholders and users. This means we work collaboratively with each other, as well as the University, to deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that meet everyone’s requirements.
More about the Campus Division
Working in Campus Development
We work across a number of different sites, often in exciting and inspiring, multi-disciplinary environments. Our success is built on a strong blend of skills and a desire to constantly increase our knowledge, enabling us to develop, re-design and innovate.
We are helping to transform what is already a globally recognised and successful University. New and often large-scale builds are emerging to sit side-by-side with our more historic, culturally inspiring ‘red brick’ heart. Many are being re-engineered and remoulded to create a truly inspiring campus of the future. This includes working on digitally enhanced learning and teaching spaces, and creating new research and professional service hubs that will be the envy of the UK.
Working in Campus Innovation
We are working to deliver a ‘Smart Campus’. This means creating intelligently functioning buildings by providing real-time data, automating processes and monitoring conditions. This enables informed decision-making that smartly enhances the Division's efficiency and safety.
This means our teams enjoy extensive opportunities to contribute to a variety of creative projects from inception to completion. It also gives them the chance to develop innovative skills and know-how, working alongside world-leading researchers, partners and stakeholders.
Meet some of the Campus Development
and Campus Innovation Teams
Mireia de la Nogal Space Planning Manager
Within the team we've brought together a broad spectrum of experience and people with diverse skills that complement each other.
Felicity Evans Health, Safety and Quality Assurance Manager
The University is a friendly place to work. Everyone is approachable and supportive.
Ashley James Head of Campus Business Services
The vast majority of people are here to try and make as much of a difference to the University as possible.
Sandy Payne Director of Campus Innovation
The University are very strong on promoting women. There are a lot of women in leadership roles here.
India Stamper Campus Innovation Project Officer
You spend most of your waking day at work. So being surrounded by people you enjoy working with is imperitive.
What we can offer you
Join us and you’ll discover a collaborative environment, where you’re encouraged to voice your opinions, contribute ideas and work on a diversity of projects. You’ll have plenty of support to build on your expertise and gain further professional qualifications. It’s an environment that gives you the scope to build a successful and rewarding career.
Varied projects
A diverse, historic estate offering a range of challenges.
Early responsibility
Exposure to every stage of key projects from day one.
Your voice heard
Get closer to projects and gain more influence.
Excellent pension scheme
You'll be automatically enrolled onto one of the University's generous contributory pension schemes.
Generous annual leave
As a new joiner, you’ll have 38 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays and closure days. This rises to 40 days after 5 years’ service.
Hybrid working
Work 1-2 days a week on campus.
Overseas working
The scope to work abroad for eight weeks a year.
Relocation support
We support new and existing staff with immigration related costs during their employment at the University.
Strong team atmosphere
Learn from experienced colleagues and help improve the learning and working environment for over 40,000 staff, students and visitors.
Staff engagement
An active staff social club and recreational events from football to chess and everything in between.
Staff wellbeing
An active mental health support and wellbeing programme, from roadshows to free counselling services.
Staff networks
Strong staff networks and forums to provide an equitable and inclusive experience for all colleagues.
Contribute to our success
Be part of a prestigious University and support leading academic research.
Investing in your development
With a constantly evolving estate, offering a variety of stimulating projects, you’ll have many opportunities to add to your skills and knowledge. Our dedicated online learning platform will enable you to develop and hone your skills to enhance your career. We may also offer funding to support you in gaining relevant professional qualifications, including a staff discount on University of Bristol courses. With the scope to broaden your experience in different teams, you’ll discover a host of development opportunities.
More about developing you
Ready to apply?
We're always pleased to hear from talented people, so if you have any questions about the opportunities that we have available, or if there's anything else you'd like to know before you apply (or indeed during the application process), please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Contact the team
Telephone: 0117 456 0373
Email: recruitment@bristol.ac.uk