SU035 – Community & Events Coordinator (Underrepresented Groups)

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UWL Students’ Union
Salary:  

£26,270 to £30,530
per annum

Release Date:  

Wednesday 18 October 2023

Closing Date:  

Monday 06 November 2023

Reference:  

SU035

The Community and Events Coordinator (Underrepresented Groups) is a key role within the UWLSU Community and Belonging team, who are changing the way they engage, support and empower underrepresented groups at The University of West London Students’ Union. This role will lead on this exciting area by developing and creating programmes of work specifically designed to engage underrepresented groups and communities. This includes but is not limited to providing bespoke and targeted support to our student groups and communities made up of underrepresented students whilst supporting the wider student group community with guidance, training and opportunities for development. The post holder will lead innovative community outreach and awareness campaigns. Additionally, the post holder will have the chance to flex and develop their event skills by delivering a portfolio of creative and fun Union events designed to maximise engagement and further the student experience.

We are an award-winning organisation with an ambition to disrupt inequality in education. This role plays a vital role in that mission. As a team, we work collaboratively in a fun, supportive and challenging environment. We work tirelessly to improve our services, opportunities, and outcomes of our members. We provide staff with the tools and guidance to develop and grow their skills set and experience to further career aspirations and deliver high-quality work.

We are looking for a creative, organised individual passionateabout the development and empowering of all students. You will have experience in working with and supporting student/youth groups to organise and deliver activity from start to finish. You will have experience working effectively as an individual and as a team and working to tight deadlines. You will have a strong commitment to equality and diversity, understand the importance ofpositive working relationships, display high levels of self-awareness and empathyand understand without a doubt that the union exists for its members.

This role is a permanent, full time (35 hours per week) contract. You will be located at multiple sites (staff may be asked to travel to all UWL sites).

You can download the full job description here 

Application Process

If everything above sounds good to you, we’d love to receive your application. Please use this link to apply for this vacancy via the Student Union website http://uwlsu.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=e5af56b6-25c9-4e8b-a545-39fb8df04394

Be sure to read the job description and person specification and to complete the application process but also provide your CV and Cover letter.

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 15th and Friday 17th November 2023.

You can contact Rob Carr ([email protected]) if you have any questions about this role.

If you require an alternative method to submitting your application (i.e. video or braille), please contact us on [email protected]   or 0208 231 2276

For more information about the SU, this role or specific questions about the application process please contact [email protected] or 0208 231 2276

UWL students come from a diverse range of backgrounds, as an employer we are committed to ensuring that our workforce are reflective of the members we serve.

Therefore, we actively encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, particularly those from traditionally underrepresented groups.