A Bit of Background

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Head of Student Voice to join our senior leadership team at one of London’s most engaged Students’ Unions. The role has 5 primary functions including (but not limited to):

1. To lead the Advice and Representation teams to enable effective student voice and advocacy across the whole of LSE

2. To provide strategic leadership by driving quality Student Voice, increasing impact, & maximising deployment of resources to improve the experience for students at LSE

3. To support and empower the elected Officers to represent LSE students to make effective positive change

4. Responsible for the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims

5. Deputise for the Chief Executive as required

Key Responsibilities

Leading service delivery

• Lead the Union’s provision of representation, democracy, welfare, advice, and advocacy
• Overall responsibility for the legal compliance issues relating to Advice and Representation teams
• Lead the continual development and maintenance of processes through which the student view on quality of their educational and community experiences are collated
• To enhance the democratic operation of the Union through coherent governance and a robust elections process including acting as the Deputy Returning Officer for LSESU Elections
• Develop and lead on the strategic aims and enablers to deliver the greatest impact for members
• Identify and secure resources needed to deliver the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the maximum impact and value is delivered by the teams
• Lead the Advice and Representation teams in identifying and communicating key issues for students throughout the Union
• Lead the department’s operational planning, and involvement in delivering the Union’s strategic aims by developing and continuously improving service delivery

Quality, impact & resources

• Ensure performance management of the teams’ strategic aims and enablers
• Ensure the allocation of the teams’ staffing and resources to improve quality, performance, and impact
• Set challenging targets to ensure efficient, effective, and impactful use of resources
• Report on the performance of the department to Chief Executive, and members, trustees and stakeholders
• Manage and update regulations and procedures relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Budget development and management relating to the Advice and Representation teams
• Manage legal compliance issues, reputational issues and relationship development relating to provision of activities
• Manage the processes through which all union departments get feedback from students and stakeholders, working closely with the Chief Executive

Management

• Arrange, chair, and keep a record of management and all staff meetings within the Advice Representation teams – including performance reviews, appraisals, and investigation
• Manage the teams’ attendance at relevant events and conferences
• Manage the team members’ learning and development
• Ensure overall support, advice and guidance for Officers and representational structures within the Union, such that induction, training, support, and development of individuals is tailored to specific needs
• Ensure that Officers are supported to represent the membership in dealings with School Committees, School staff, and external people and bodies with reports and briefings
• Support the Chief Executive to review and report on strategy, policy and research to the Trustee Board & funders
• Sabbatical support: ensure the creation of a supportive and empowering team to provide support to elected Officers to assist them in the formulation and execution of their plans
• Support Chief Executive as organisational ambassador working with officers and partners for the benefit of LSESU
• Impactfully engage and operate as part of an effective senior leadership

For more details, please refer to the full job description and person specification for this role on our website.

Why Apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. We also encourage any candidates to approach us for reasonable adjustments during our application process.

Benefits and Perks

For non-student staff, we offer in return for your passion and experience:

• 25 days holidays per year to 30 days of annual leave after 5 years
• Up to 6 additional days at Christmas and Easter closure periods
• Enrolment into the pension scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals
• Wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance and pilates classes
• Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
• Access to LSE staff training courses
• NUS card
• Flexibility for work-life balance
• Interest free Travel loan

Interested?

Get in touch with James Hann (Chief Executive) for an informal chat via email - this can be found on our website.

How to apply

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.

Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.

Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

To apply, please complete our online application form on our website.

Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive is accountable for the
performance, management, development and sustainability of the Union of Kingston Students and responsible for developing and leading the Union's services, strategy and objectives in order to meet the needs of the membership.

The Chief Executive will ensure that strong people-management practices are embedded
throughout the management structure, ensuring that the organisation understands and can deliver on its strategic priorities.

Supporting and coaching the Full Time Officers and Trustee Board, the Chief Executive has
oversight of governance, ensuring that the elected leadership are empowered as key decisionmakers and that the staff team share the purpose and vision of the organisation.
Enhancing the internal and external reputation of the Union, the Chief Executive will network effectively within the University, maintaining and developing effective partnerships built on trust and respect.

For the full job pack, please click apply.

Student Experience Manager

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th March at midnight

Interview date: w/c 05th April 2021 (Online)

Start date: April/May 2021

Details:

Do you want to be part of the team at one of the top students’ union in the UK?

If you have the energy and enthusiasm to assist us in achieving our goal of making life better for our students, we have the ideal opportunity for you to join our Membership Services team.

The post would be ideally suited to someone with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

The Student Experience Manager will be required to assist the Deputy Chief Executive in the delivery of a range of membership services. These include effective representation across the University, a wide range of activities and services at our Uxbridge campus and annual elections and awards ceremonies. A strong understanding and passion for student representation is essential.

You will lead a small team of staff at the Uxbridge Campus but with flexibility to be based there or at our High Wycombe Campus, regular travel between the campuses will be required. You will need to be knowledgeable about the entire breadth of the Union’s offer from representation and advice through to volunteering, events and sport. The post holder will need to work collaboratively with a wide range of both University and Union staff.

Bucks Students’ Union is a democratic, student-led organisation whose mission is to make life better for students at Bucks. We are committed to improving the student experience and actively seek to bring positive change to student life.

We value student officers, volunteers and employees with ideas and personality and believe that lively, active and vibrant people shape our organisation.

The role attracts excellent opportunities to work in a creative and fun environment and for personal development. We offer flexible working and an extensive benefits package including a generous annual leave allowance.

For the full job specification and to apply, please visit our website and complete an application and equal opportunities monitoring form.

Leeds Trinity Students’ Union is an education charity and multi-award-winning student-led organisation that exists to support students at Leeds Trinity University to reach their potential. 

We are a small Students' Union with a big reputation. We exist to support the 3,500 students at Leeds Trinity University throughout their university experience, helping to create and sustain an environment for students to reach their potential.

Our new General Manager will maintain the collaborative relationship we have with Leeds Trinity University whilst helping to further develop the way the SU engages with diverse student groups. You will be a practical and proactive leader, who is capable of getting things done whilst also possessing the enthusiasm and potential to lead the Union into the future.

The successful candidate will be a great communicator - with the ability to help motivate a small team to deliver great outcomes for students. You will be an excellent coach and mentor, and keen to take on the critical role of supporting and challenging our Elected Officers, empowering them to reach their potential. You will also be able to build and maintain great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and bring an ambitious approach to enhancing our services.

We believe that the role offers a unique opportunity for someone with great leadership potential, who is motivated to drive innovation in a student-led, vibrant organisation. At LTSU, you really are a name, not a number.  We are proud of the warm, friendly and inclusive environment that our organisation offers and are committed to providing the support required to enable our new General Manager to thrive.

If you have a ‘can do’ attitude, are committed to achieving great outcomes, and are looking for a place to discover your potential, you’ll fit right in.

Application Schedule:

Closing date for applications: Friday, 30th April 2021 (12 noon)

Longlist interviews: 17th and 18th May

Final interviews and selection: During week commencing 24th May

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

We believe that everyone is unique in their own way and are committed to ensuring our workforce is an inclusive community that reflects the diversity of the world and our members. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of their gender identity, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.

If you think you have what it takes to be our next General Manager, but don't necessarily meet every point on the person specification, please get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could help us to achieve great things for the SU and our members.

Do you have a passion for campaigns and supporting elected student leaders to succeed in their aims? This role will be central to supporting elected officers, both full and part time, as well as supporting activity that diversifies our engagement.

Job Description

Our new Democracy & Campaigns Co-ordinator will provide valuable support for campaigns with and for students and supporting elected officers in enacting their priorities. The role will co-ordinate our democratic structures including day to day support for the Elected Officers, Elections and Students’ Council support as well as a range of activties to widen our engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support democracy within the Student Union including day to day support for elected officers including the Student Council
• Support elected officers including Student Council and liberation representatives to deliver campaigns with clear deliverable outcomes
• Ensure we facilitate liberation activity contributing to us diversifying our engagement and running activity relevant to marginalised groups
• Support well run campaigns led by student leaders and volunteers
• Coordinate our annual Green Impact accreditation

• Place of work:  Exton Park(Parkgate Road) , Chester with an expectation of travel to other sites as required.
• Hours: 37 hours per week

The successful candidate will be joining an organisation that was recently shortlisted for ‘Students’ Union of the Year’ in the Educate North Awards. We are also finalising work on our ambitious new strategic plan which will ensure that our members ‘love their student life.’

Chester Students’ Union is an independent, membership charity that runs in addition to an advice service, a range of social opportunities through student led societies and activities throughout the year and a representation system that ensures the student voice is amplified.

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This is no ordinary CEO position - you'll need to apply your expert knowledge, experience and scholarship to lead our wider thinking and planning. You'll act as an inspiring figure across the wider co-operative movement, raising both the profile and importance of co-operative education as we look to build a fairer world for all.

As our CEO and Principal, you'll provide clear leadership in policy making and executive management to deliver the our objectives and ambitions, all while demonstrating commitment to the internationally shared co-operative values. 

The role also includes responsibility for the strategic planning, co-ordination, development and oversight of our work and the wider College team, as well as responsibility for the quality of our educational design and delivery, partnerships and programmes of study.

More information on the key responsibilities, including detailed job description and person specification, as well as details of how to apply, is available over on our website.

Are you confident and creative with excellent communication skills? Are you able to plan effectively, manage relationships with supporters and develop new fundraising opportunities, particularly in the digital realm? 

If so, we want to hear from you! WWA is expanding our fundraising team to enable us to develop our fundraising function, fully implement our fundraising action plan, and nurture and grow our community of individual & community-based supporters. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake a Chartered Institute of Fundraising qualification as part of the role, if not already held. 

A proactive approach, ability to take initiative and willingness to contribute new ideas are essential, as is a commitment to working towards the vision and value of Welsh Women’s Aid. 

Closing date: 12 noon Monday 26th April 2021 

Interviews: Tuesday 4th May 2021 

This post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.    

We value diversity and are committed to promoting equality. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities - applicants from Black, Asian or other ethnic minority backgrounds and people with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. 

Funded from the Third Sector Resilience Fund for Wales Phase 2 Scheme, administered by WCVA. 

Registered charity number: 1140962    

1. To assist with the delivery of the Home Office EUSS grant funded project providing support to vulnerable people (as per the agreement for the identified groups) across Wales to apply for settled status complying with Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) requirements

The identified groups are:

• People with disabilities and/or serious health conditions (e.g. physical or mental impairments)
• Victims of domestic abuse
• Elderly
• Children in care
• Adults in care
• Young adults who have left care
• Individuals who may be vulnerable due to communication, language, literacy and social disadvantage issues that link to poor mental and physical health plus awareness and access to digital services.

We are looking for someone with an intersectional feminist analysis/understanding of gender inequality to run our campaigns on gender pay and bonus gaps and #EqualPay50. The Equality Trust is leading a major campaign to raise awareness of the failure of major companies to adhere to the legal obligations to pay men and women equally and build a movement that increases the pressure on employers to reconsider their pay structures and commit to prioritising gender equality. Within this role, there will also be opportunities to get involved in a range of different aspects of The Equality Trust’s campaigns, particularly on fair pay. The campaigner will support the Executive Director to liaise with business representatives, trade unions, and voluntary organisations to collaborate on the design and implementation of fairer pay practices and the development of a comparator dashboard. 

About The Equality Trust

The Equality Trust (TET) is the national charity that campaigns to reduce social and economic inequality in order to improve the quality of life in the UK. We are at the forefront of debates to tackle structural inequalities as well as supporting local grassroots groups to bring about change in their areas.

About the job

• Lead The Equality Trust’s campaigning and project work on equal pay/gender pay/unfair pay and other campaigns where required

• Recruit, mobilise, support and coordinate activists and organisations to take action against unfair pay and remuneration 

• Acting as the key contact for #EqualPay50 volunteer activists, coordinating and delivering campaign organising meetings, supporting local action, and regularly communicating with activists through the campaign’s mailing list

• Build and maintain key external relationships relevant to The Equality Trust’s work on equal pay (e.g. trade unions, employers, activists, partner organisations, funders, academics, student unions, universities, schools and colleges) and proactively seek out opportunities for collaboration

• Coordinate communications with decision-makers, including employers and politicians (e.g. writing letters, attending meetings)

• Organise a range of awareness-raising events, seminars, campaign activities and media stunts

• Coordinate the production of a range of digital campaigning tools and materials, including video, animation, podcasts, blogs, traditional and social media, etc.

• Work with a number of trade union partners to develop a gender pay comparators platform

• Work with schools and colleges to develop resources on equal pay and coordinate the use and evaluation of these resources at schools across the UK

• Develop and deliver training and workshops on equal pay to universities, employers and activists

• Monitor and analyse relevant political and legislative developments (e.g. relating to equal pay, gender pay and ethnicity pay)

• Undertake ongoing project monitoring and evaluation, including organising reflection and learning activities

About You: 

Experience (essential): 

• Experience of organising roundtable events and webinars. 

• Experience of campaigning on social justice both online and offline.

• Experience of designing winning campaign strategies and making campaign plans with activists/volunteers or colleagues.

• Experience of developing and delivering social media campaigns and communications.

• Experience of effective project and event management, including an ability to manage, monitor, and report on project budgets.

Abilities and Skills (essential):

• A strong understanding of the causes and effects of social and economic inequality and a strong commitment to equity and diversity. 

• Ability to influence and work collaboratively with others, both internally with staff and volunteers and externally with prospective partner organisations.

• Excellent oral communication and facilitation skills, with an ability to facilitate meetings, workshops and training with activists and colleagues, in both offline and online settings.

• Excellent written communication skills with ability to produce engaging and accurate written resources, briefings and reports for a range of different audiences, from activists to elected politicians.

• Campaign/policy research skills or data analysis skills.

• Proficient IT skills.

• Proactive, with an appropriate level of attention to detail and the ability to plan and organise own work and use own time effectively.

• A strong understanding and experience of organising in an inclusive way that proactively seeks to address any underrepresentation of disadvantaged groups.

• Ability and willingness to undertake occasional travel across the UK, work evenings and weekends and staying overnight when required and Government regulations permit. 

This role will involve some travel when Government regulations allow. It will also require evening and weekend work, to facilitate working with volunteer activists for which TOIL will be given. 

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is seeking an Education Manager for Ireland and Northern Ireland to lead the design and delivery of a high-profile programme of education projects and activities that will underpin key parts of the IOP's five-year strategy.

Working with colleagues from across the organisation and IOP members, the Education Manager will spearhead the IOP's efforts to increase the visibility and impact of the IOP's work in education. The role will also serve to build and maintain high level relationships and contacts across the education sector for the IOP in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Key to this will be successfully building strategic partnerships with stakeholders from across and beyond the physics community. The successful candidate will also represent the Institute on matters to do with physics education (primary, secondary, further and higher) in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The role

This is a new role, reporting to the Head of Ireland and Northern Ireland and working closely with the wider IOP Education Team including the Head of Education, and Education Managers in Scotland and Wales.

The post holder will lead, develop and manage complex and impactful education projects and activities at a national level; creating and supporting high level external engagement through an established network of sectoral contacts.

They will need to build and maintain high level relationships to secure influence for the IOP’s education work in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Excellent communication skills are vital as the incumbent will advise senior management, the Head of IOP Ireland and education colleagues in IOP on education matters. They will also require significant experience of writing reports and consultation responses, as well as ensuring key messages are delivered clearly with impact to relevant audiences internally and externally. Knowledge of the education system in Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as an understanding of science, education, funding and policy structures is therefore a must.

Location

Flexible however candidates must have a willingness to travel to IOP’s EU headquarters in Dublin City Centre where core team functions are based and key stakeholder meetings/events will be hosted. Additional travel will be required around Ireland and Northern Ireland, and sometimes to IOP offices in London. Remote working is in operation during Covid-19 and it is expected that a flexible, blended model of remote and office-based working will be implemented in the future.

The person

We are seeking candidates who are dependable, strategic thinkers with proven experience in the sector and excellent attention to detail.  They must be dedicated to meeting the expectations and needs of members, colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.

This is an influential role, requiring the experience and confidence to work with a high degree of autonomy, but also the ability to work with colleagues across the organisation. As this is a key role within a new team, the ability to manage the ambiguity that comes from a changing environment is essential, as is the ability to work methodically and establish processes and procedures where needed. 

We are looking for someone who has first rate communication skills, experience of leading and delivering successful education projects, and a track record of building and maintaining relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

A demonstrable understanding of the social and economic importance of science, education, research and innovation and familiarity with education curricula, initiatives, strategies and policies across Ireland and Northern Ireland would be advantageous. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in education, science, or industry/business.

Why work with us?

The Institute of Physics is one of the world’s largest professional bodies and learned societies for physics. It is the national body for the UK and Ireland and also has a seat at international bodies including the UN.  Our members come from across the physics community whether in industry, academia, the classroom, technician roles or in training programmes as apprentices or students.  We are a world-leading science publisher and are proud to be a trusted and valued voice for the physics community.

The Institute of Physics is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. We seek to raise public awareness and understanding of physics and support the development of a diverse and inclusive physics community. As a charity, we are here to ensure that physics delivers on its exceptional potential to benefit society.

We have an ambitious new strategy and you will play a part in helping us to deliver it as we build our presence in Ireland and Northern Ireland.  There has never been a more exciting time to join the IOP - watch our film to find out more about our work.

As well as a competitive salary and professional development opportunities, we offer employees an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave.

The Institute of Physics is an equal opportunities employer.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

Contract: Full-time, 12 months (subject to funding)

Responsible to: CEO of Savera UK

Location: Liverpool based & working across required areas

Savera UK is a leading national charity (no.1145564) tackling culturally-specific abuse in the UK, including forced marriage and female genital mutilation. We advocate for those who need a voice and offer a completely confidential and non-judgemental service.

An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of our service users.  

Job Summary:

The post holder will be directly accountable to the CEO, supporting Savera UK clients and groups as well as providing expert guidance to professionals working with those at risk or under threat of ‘honour’-based abuse or/and harmful practices. The post holder will manage the small team and day-to-day work of the Support Service, including taking referrals, evaluation, offering advocacy and providing leadership to the team.

Accountabilities: 

Client Support:

• To manage and deal with all day-to-day issues of any clients, and referrals into the 1-1 Support Service and manage the caseload. 
• To work with the Senior Support Worker to ensure the service is always covered.
• Provide 1-1 support and advocacy to clients, as and when required.
• Liaise with professionals on any client issues and safeguarding.
• Work closely with the Senior Support Worker and the team to ensure a high level of communication to support service provision and service delivery. 
• To maintain comprehensive, accurate and timely recording of case records.
• To respond to all referrals/helpline and requests within the time set.
• Attend any clients safeguarding meetings or other relevant meetings to advocate on behalf of Savera UK clients and support the team, eg Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC).
• Manage and support the team on any complex client issues.
• To ensure the service is accessible to all those requiring our support, advice and information (clients, professionals). 

Management:

• To manage all aspects of the 1-1 Support Service.
• To provide and manage inductions, supervisions and appraisals of staff, volunteers and those on student placement, who are working within the 1-1 Support service.
• To ensure all existing policies and procedures for the 1-1 Support Service are up to date, implemented and further developed, where necessary.
• To keep CEO fully updated on Savera UK’s 1-1 Support Service activities and programmes on a weekly/regular basis.
• Manage all training and development requests for staff working within the 1-1 Support Service, this includes staff, volunteers and students. 
• To liaise with all our existing partners/professionals to ensure service delivery. 
• Strengthen our existing relationships and build new partnerships where possible and appropriate. 
• To monitor the relevant finances for the 1-1 Support Service (eg client grant-making budget).

Organisational and Development:

• To provide evaluation/monitoring and report to the CEO and Board when required. 
• To evaluate and develop the 1-1 Support Service, in line with the Savera UK vision.
• To contribute to and support the delivery of the short/long term Savera UK strategic business plan and communication strategy.
• To uphold the values of Savera UK, and all aspect of its confidentiality and Data Protection policies at all times, for the clients and the business of the organisation.
• To maintain and advance the public profile of the organisation across all levels.
• To work closely with the wider team of Savera UK; participate and contribute to all levels of communication and engagement.
• Ensure that all materials and communications used are accurate and always represent and reflect the Savera UK branding.
• To support the development and delivery of training/awareness-raising and undertake presentations, as required by the CEO.
• Attend relevant meetings and partnership groups.
• To present at Board meetings, when required.
• To support with funding bids, as required.
• To support in providing monitoring and evaluation report to external funders.

Health & Safety: 

• To be familiar with relevant policies concerning Health & Safety at work, Safeguarding and relevant health-related policies.

• Act as the main point of contact for the 1-1 Support Service, regarding external/partner issues and share information with the CEO.
• To assess and manage all risks related to Support Workers, clients and volunteers within the 1-1 Support Service.
• To be the first point of contact for any safeguarding concerns, in line with the Savera UK Safeguarding Policy.

General and other:

• To undertake training as identified and approved by the CEO and Board of Directors.
• To carry out any other duties commensurate with the role, as required by the CEO and Board.

Review arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of being prepared. It is, however, possible that over time the nature of the job will change. At that time the CEO/Savera UK Board will expect to revise this job description in consultation with the post holder.

Closing date: 12pm Friday 30th April 2021

For a full person specification, and to apply, please visit our website. 

Appointments are available for enquiries about the role.

We encourage all women to apply, in particular those from underrepresented groups. Please note that a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) will be required for this post. Savera UK is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Registered address: 151 Dale Street, Liverpool L2 2AH Company Number 7564891 Charity Number 1145564