Overview
UoGSU is a value-driven organisation. The work we do has the power to impact the real, lived experiences of our members - and how we do it is incredibly important. UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire.
Students’ Unions are amazing membership organisations bringing together hundreds of students with shared and varied interests. The Advocacy & Campaigns Manager is a key role within UoGSU ensure that the Students’ Union operates as a democratic organisation, that the student voice is heard and a part of everything we do.
To all our members and stakeholders, we promise to be:
- Inclusive
- Democratic
- Courageous
- Sustainable
About the role
Student voice is central to the SU, a key part of what makes us a special place to work and critical to our mission to support students to have the best experience possible whilst they study at UOG.
The Advocacy and Campaigns Manager leads a team of people whilst also supported elected and employed student leaders to shape the student experience of all UoGSU members. A critical management role, there is scope to shape a team and develop on a solid foundation and fruitful partnership with our institution.
Key Details
Closing Date: Friday 4th July
Interview Date: Wednesday 16th July/ Thursday 17th July
Start Date: August/September 2025
Applications are to be made by submitting a CV and supporting statement of no more than 2 pages. We advise that you look through the person specification in the job pack available on our website.
Candidates are able to arrange an informal conversation with Lou Fensome, Chief Operating Officer in advance of submitting an application. To arrange an informal conversation please contact find contact details in the job pack via our website.
Key details
- Job Title: Advocacy & Campaigns Manager
- Location: Across all of the main UoGSU sites, with a flexible working policy.
- Department: Student Voice and Advocacy
- Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
- Salary: £30,002
- Contract Type: Full Time, permanent
- Hours: Full time, normally 9am-5pm. Some flexible hours required to meet demands of the Students’ Union
- Benefits: 25 days holiday pro rata, contributory pension scheme available, excellent flexible working policy including some home working when appropriate
Main purpose of the job
The role exists to ensure that the Students’ Union operates as a democratic organisation and that the student voice is heard and a part of everything we do. The position will:
- Manage, review and promote the Student Representative structure
- Develop robust mechanisms for gaining student feedback in order to fulfil the
- Students’ Union’s key objective of effective representation.
- Lead on elections for our Full Time Officer team.
- Work closely with the University as well as internal SU staff and student leaders.
- Oversee the work of our independent and impartial advice service.
Lead on academic representation
- To manage, develop, promote and review student representative schemes across the SU structures in partnership with UOG colleagues.
- To liaise with the relevant University staff in matters of student representation and ensure administrative processes are effective.
- To devise and deliver student representative training in a manner which is accessible to all students.
- To manage, develop and promote SU feedback tools (both online and in-person alongside wider student voice activities and events.
- To ensure that feedback from all sources is analysed through a student focused lens.
- To work with student leaders and ensure actions developed from feedback is taking place where appropriate.
- To regularly formally report on feedback received through SU channels to university stakeholders and relevant committees.
- To lead on the production of key SU research and reports as necessary (including but not limited to government/sector led consultations) and support team members to produce other research as required.
- To develop and deliver reports for internal audiences based on data, insight and student voice.
- To act as a key support staff member in University meeting alongside elected student leaders providing support and briefings as necessary.
- Support career staff and student leaders to negotiate actions and decisions during University change projects.
Support and develop our democratic functions
- To effectively encourage student engagement with democracy.
- To oversee all election processes and act as Deputy Returning Officer for SU
- elections.
- To stay informed of local, national and international student experience developments in order to advise the elected student leaders.
- To act as the lead staff member to the Annual General Meeting of students and SU Council meetings.
- To assist in the review and updating of SU Governance documents.
- To support and advise elected Officers on their student-led campaign activity (also known as priority campaigns)
Advice and advocacy leadership
- To have responsibility for the independent SU Advice Service.
- To design and deliver improvements to the developing service which may include the
- building of triage support, referrals or innovative ways of work with other agencies
- To ensure that service standards for the operation of the independent SU Advice Service are monitored and upheld at all times.
- To ensure the SU Advice Service is delivered in an actively inclusive manner making its services accessible for all of our members.
- To ensure best practise is followed in the storage and use of sensitive information held by the SU Advice Service in line with GDPR and any other relevant data legislation.
- To ensure that the work of the SU Advice team links well with student representatives and the campaigning elements of UoGSU to make best use of service data trends.
- To act as an advocate for the service within the UOG community and beyond. This will include the production of reports to develop funding streams for the service.
To view our full job pack and person specification please visit our website.
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UoGSU exists to support its members to overcome the myriad challenges they face, so that they can love their time at the University of Gloucestershire
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Systems Accountant
(HEO)
£35,175 - £39,480 (National)
plus an Accountancy Allowance of £5,000 pa (Fully Qualified) or £2,500 (Part Qualified)
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
The responsibilities of the Systems Accountant will include:
- Responding to queries in the Finance System Mailbox, in a timely and professional manner.
- Systems administration/maintenance.
- Resolve day to day queries occurring on the systems, and communicating with users.
- Update the chart of accounts on multiple systems.
- Monitor system integrations.
- Reconcile between systems to ensure migration success.
- Assist with report improvements and system testing.
- The post holder may be required to undertake additional responsibilities as expected in relation to the role and grade.
Key Skills & Experience
- Ideally, AAT Qualified, or working towards CCAB qualification.
- Experience of using financial systems, ideally Business Central and Power BI.
- Highly IT literate and experienced at using multiple software tools, including Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- A basic understanding of financial processes and terminology.
- Strong attention to detail.
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent Robertson Bell.
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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East End Homes are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. East End Homes, is a locally based and community-led housing association in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This year East End Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In 2005 residents of five estates across Tower Hamlets voted for their homes and communities to be transferred to the newly established social landlord. Today, its 120-strong team manages over 3,900 homes with local offices in each neighbourhood.
The newly created Financial Controller position offers a rare opportunity for a technically strong, ambitious, and commercially aware finance professional to play a key role in reshaping East End’s finance function and influencing decision-making at a senior level. The Financial Controller will be a member of the Senior Management Team and this role is seen as a natural stepping stone toward Finance Director level within the sector.
The Role:
- Work closely with the Finance Director and Executive Team to support strategic planning and organisational transformation.
- Oversee the development and delivery of Eastend Homes’ long-term financial plans, annual budgets, and business modelling (including BRIXX).
- Deliver and embed a proactive finance business partnering approach across the organisation, influencing decision-making and performance management.
- Drive improvements to financial reporting, insight, and analysis, delivering value across the organisation.
- Coordinate the production of our financial plans and reports including monthly management accounts, the annual statutory accounts, forecasts and the budget.
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring sound internal controls, process improvement, and compliance with relevant regulations (FRS102, SORP, RSH).
- Manage cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, and other treasury responsibilities, with support available for professional treasury qualifications if desired.
- Play a leading role in mentoring, developing, and embedding a high-performing, collaborative finance team (c.3–4 staff).
- Actively contribute to the Senior Management Team and support wider change initiatives across the business.
The Organisation:
East End Homes has made significant progress in stabilising its operations and strengthening its governance. With the appointment of a highly experienced new CEO and completion of key commitments to the Regulator of Social Housing, the organisation is now focused on long-term sustainability, performance improvement, and resident impact. The recent appointment of an Interim FD has brought further structure and capability to the finance function, and this Financial Controller hire will be a cornerstone of building a modern, resilient, and insight-led finance team.
Person Specification – Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
- Strong technical knowledge of financial and statutory reporting including FRS102 and Housing SORP.
- Demonstrable experience in social housing finance including business planning, management accounting and regulatory compliance.
- Experience of delivering improvements in management reporting, financial controls, and/or business partnering.
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders.
- Digitally confident with strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., BRIXX).
- Forward-thinking and inquisitive, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
- Experience of coaching or leading teams and ability to develop others.
This role will be based at East End Homes’ head office in Tower Hamlets, with travel between estate-based local offices as required. The closing date for applications is 6th July with interviews taking place week commencing 21st July (first stage) and final interviews scheduled for week commencing 28th July.
Applications will be reviewed continuously before the closing date. Please apply via our exclusive search partner Robertson Bell.
