Sunderland Students’ Union is an exciting, values-driven education charity that is dedicated to making the university experience of its members valuable for life. 

We exist to support the 20,000 students at the University of Sunderland to make the time spent there valuable for life. Our core values and behaviours are ‘innovation and energy’, ‘fairness and equality’ and ‘empowerment and accountability’.  We are proud to have been accredited with an ‘Investors in Diversity’ award for small charities, demonstrating our commitment to fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement.

Working with the Student Opportunities Manager, the Wellbeing Coordinator will support the delivery and ongoing development of wellbeing activities at Sunderland SU.  The postholder will coordinate the delivery of the Union’s wellbeing strategy and work, developing and delivering programmes to engage and support members in improving their wellbeing. 

This role will focus on supporting our Buddies and Wellbeing Champion programmes as well as delivering key Wellbeing and EDI campaigns to create a supportive community of positive wellbeing where students thrive.

The post-holder will have an excellent comprehension of effective wellbeing policies, practices and procedures, including EDI, harm prevention, health and safety and safeguarding considerations.

UCLan SU is here to deliver a top-class Students’ Union experience for all our members.

As a Students’ Union we exist to represent and support students studying at the University of Central Lancashire. We are separate from the University, which allows us to represent students and offer free independent advice and support when needed. As a democratically-led organisation, our students help shape our activities in support of members and what we say to the University.

2020 was not a normal year for UCLan SU–or for anyone. It was, however, an important year for us.

Our 2016-2020 strategy had run its course and we wanted to draw breath and decide what, as an organisation, we should focus on the next three years: 2021–2024. We involved over 1,000 of our members and designed a new plan based on three core themes: Student Voice, Student Life and Student Community.  

We are looking for a Chief Executive to join us at this exciting time, we want you to deliver our strategy to its full potential, and to think about how we can showcase the impact we achieve during this time.

Over the course of our next strategy, we will also need to review our physical offer and explore new ways to complement our existing income streams.

We are seeking an inclusive leader with a track record of making services, projects and workplaces more accessible. It will also be important that our CEO has a collaborative style, experience of leading change and evidence of successfully empowering teams.

At this moment in time our staff team is not representative of the incredibly vibrant ethnic diversity of our students and the wider community in Preston, we therefore especially encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian or from any other underrepresented ethnic community. 

Our recruitment website contains a copy of our new flexible working practices. We can be flexible in our approach, work patterns and assessments, so if there are any barriers that may prevent you from applying, please don’t hesitate to get in touch so that we can talk these through.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 11th October 2021

Please click ‘Apply on website’ to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union is a vibrant, forward thinking organisation with a vision of “delivering a positive impact with every Portsmouth student”. As a charity led by its values and guided by its students, the Union provides wide-ranging services and activities for the 20,000 + students of the University of Portsmouth. The Union is based in the centre of Portsmouth and turns over £1.7M per annum, employing approximately 35 career staff and a further 35 student staff. The organisation also works with over 1000 registered student volunteers and over 100 student groups.

Benefits:

• Strong team mentality, supportive and sociable workplace
• Regular training opportunities and team development days
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas leave (University shutdown)
• Flexi-time and 35 hour week
• Working from home opportunities
• Access to University staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe

Day to Day:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Union’s Advice Service including physical and digital delivery and along with line managed staff will provide impartial advice and advocacy for individuals on issues affecting University of Portsmouth students. 
• Oversee management of service delivery including management of casework, problem solving student and staff issues and ensuring a high-level delivery of support to students for academic advice. 
• Work closely with University services to maintain and improve the triage element ensuring no student is turned away without a point of contact. 
• Support the development of the Union Advice Centre, working with students, the University and other stakeholders to develop and maintain an exceptional student-centred service for the provision of advice.

Requirements:

• Passionate about delivering an excellent student-centred service. 
• Experience of providing advice and support to clients in an advisory capacity/professional setting
• Experience in developing and increasing service provision; demonstrate the skills necessary to develop new initiatives and support the delivery of strategic and student led projects that inspire participants.
• Excellent communication skills and able to support and motivate volunteers and staff
• Understanding of best practice in supporting Union representatives, the skills to undertake and present research, analyse data and have the ability to handle competing priorities. 
• An understanding of the complex issues faced by students in a Higher Education setting is essential.

How to apply

For more information on this opportunity and how to apply, please visit out website

Please note: UPSU’s shortlisting process is such that CVs will not be considered as any part of an application. Therefore please submit an application form only which can be found at our webisite - any attached CVs will be disregarded.​ Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.

Closing date for applications: Midday, 28th September 2021
Interview date: 11th October 2021 

The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER® and will ensure that its recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.

The University of Salford Students’ Union is an independent and democratic charity, led by elected student representatives working to make sure students’ university experience is the amazing, life-changing experience it should be.

Our vision “to confront and overcome the barriers to learning” has never been more relevant than in the past 18 months.

We are proud of our achievements for students. By working with our elected officers, student council, academic executive and liberation executives we have been able to secure over £1m in saved payments for students who are renting, as well as securing additional funding to help our students get the equipment they need to thrive in their studies. We’ve worked with our university partner to put a Covid academic ‘safety net’ in place and have continued to lead progressive work to reduce the Black award gap, celebrate diversity and promote democratic, student-led leadership.

As Director of Engagement, you will be joining a high performing leadership team with a growth mindset. This role will lead on three core areas of our SU; Opportunities and Wellbeing, Marketing and Commercial Services. We will shortly be refreshing our strategy and see engagement as a central area for us to develop and grow further.

We want you to think about how we can further build an equitable experience for all students, with a particular focus on building a consistent offer for all international students.

We will also want you to further enhance the partnerships we have with our university, and to oversee the development of several new commercial offers including the development of a bakery and brewery.

With our growth, you will have a chance to shape our work in new areas and make a real impact on the lives of our students.

Our successful candidate will have an inclusive mindset and experience in at least one of the core areas of this role (Opportunities and Wellbeing, Marketing or Commercial Services). A willingness to learn and have an active interest in all three areas is critical.

We are open to transferable skills but expect that you will have experience of leading change, developing high-quality services and building and contributing to equitable working environments.

We are focused on getting people with the vision and values to make an impact and can provide training and developmental support.

Closing Date: Monday 4th October 2021

Please click ‘Apply on website’ to be directed to the Peridot Partners website and to contact the advising consultants to discuss this role in more detail.

To oversee the management, delivery and development of AberSU’s Advice Service and high quality democracy and representation provision. To empower students to shape their Students’ Union and enhance their University experience and ensure that AberSU is the primary voice of students.

To be a proactive member of the AberSU Leadership Team, contributing to developing and achieving organisation wide objectives and strategy within budget. 

Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) are seeking to appoint an HR Officer to join the central team.

You will be reporting to the Senior HR Officer as an integral member of the Multi Academy Trust’s (MAT) Central team, the HR Officer is responsible for providing HR support to all members of the Central team and academies across all seven sites within the MAT.

As part of the central HR team you will advise line managers and other employees on employment law and the MAT’s own employment policies and procedures. As well as support with promoting best practice and ensuring compliance with HR processes and procedures for 500 staff members.

SECAT is a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of one large secondary school, three primary schools, and an infant and a junior school all within 1.6 miles of each other. We have a mixture of long-standing and newer Headteachers within our SECAT community who all work well together to deliver the outcomes we have come to expect and to work with our colleagues in the Local Authority and other schools in Southend.

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website.

What we offer

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 22 days holiday increasing to 27 after 5 years of service
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Continuous Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability.

Are you looking for somewhere a bit different? Do you love to support people in building their confidence and skills for their future career? Do you like the idea of all profit generated going back into delivering representation work, community-building opportunities and artistic professional development for students? Then, our client has an exciting role for you.

They are looking for a Commercial Manager to who will consistently aim to develop their services to ensure they are delivering value for money for their students and to the highest possible standard. The Commercial Manager will stay up to date with sector trends and work closely with NUS and other external partners to maximise benefits potential for income generation across out outlets, retail offer and events.

This role will cover day to day running of their three commercial outlets and the development of a strategy to diversify the students’ union’s income streams through commercial sales, growing their merchandise offer, and working with both internal and external partners to maximise their growth potential. The role will focus on ensuring their spaces and their offer remain student focused and will work hard to ensure they are delivering cost effective commercial services.

This role is ideal for anyone who has hands-on experience of working with young people or students, within a hospitality setting. You should have an enthusiastic and a high energy approach to your work with excellent organisation and communication skills. You should be passionate about connecting with people, have ability to build relationships quickly, a reputation for being reliable and trustworthy and can work well on your own as well as part of a team. You will be committed to their values of equity and inclusion with a passion for ensuring their students have access to work opportunities through their services during their time at UAL. You’ll have a keen eye for detail and will be proud to support other areas of work across the students’ union.

If you are a people person who enjoys working in a busy and diverse environment, then this is the job for you! Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But they'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. It is a place where everyone can grow. So however, you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. They are committed to learning and development and as such will support the successful candidate to develop within the role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build on their experience in a creative and dynamic environment which strives to enhance the student experience, raise the reputation of their students and graduates and be an integral part of the team.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 26th September 2021

Interview date: Wednesday 6th October 2021

You may have experience of the following: Commercial Administrator, Commercial Manager, Commercial Analyst, Operations Manager, Contract Manager, Project Manager, Project Management, Commercial Analysis, etc.

Ref: 102 311

We are very excited to be recruiting 2 new Marketing Coordinators to join Reading University Students’ Union.

We’re a student-led charity that supports and represents over 19,000 students at Reading.From providing advice on finance and housing to running the biggest club nights in the city and everything in between, our purpose is to improve student life.

Our annual income is around £5million.We receive some of our funding from the University and also raise funds through our retail outlets, events and advertising.Every penny we make is reinvested back into our services for students.

We’re currently going through an exciting period of development and are looking for passionate people who share our values to join our brilliant team.As we embrace the new academic year, we have a new strategy and look forward to welcoming colleagues to join us on the next stage of our journey.

Working within the Marketing and Communications team, our Marketing Coordinators will focus on proactively coordinating and assisting the Marketing and Communications Manager in the delivery of RUSU’s marketing campaigns and services.  You will be responsible for the implementation of new developments and ongoing content update on RUSU social media channels and supporting RUSU’s digital engagement with its members.

To take on this role you will be an effective communicator and have experience in overseeing projects which bring together diverse groups.We'd like you to bring your ideas along with an inclusive and collaborative approach to helping us get the best outcome for our members.In return, we provide a truly exciting and varied working environment and excellent opportunities for you to develop your career.

If you're excited to help shape the future of a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of our students, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply: 

For more information about RUSU and the role, please download the full recruitment pack from our website.

Your application should be sent to Loretta Cashley and should include the following:

• A completed Application Form (which can be downloaded from our website)
• A completed Equality Monitoring Form (which can be downloaded from our website)

RUSU strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We champion diversity and remove barriers to inclusion, and are committed to ensuring that our workforce is an inclusive community that celebrates difference. We develop positive policies in all aspects of our work that promote equal opportunities for everyone, irrespective of their age, disability, ethnic background, gender or gender identity, home country, sexuality, race or religious beliefs.

If you think you have what it takes to be our Marketing Coordinator, 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 RUSU and our community.

GASP Motor Project is in an exciting period of development and growth and we are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and positive fundraiser to join our team.  We are an exceptional education charity delivering Early Intervention programmes to young people who may be on the periphery of mainstream education, in danger of entering the youth justice system or disengaged with their lives and future.

We are looking for someone with the drive and determination to deliver the increase in income required to execute our strategic development and growth.  You will be responsible for raising core and operational income from charitable trusts and grants, as well as developing corporate and strategic partnerships.  Capitalising on our success and reputation, you will engage with high-profile individuals and organisations; provide the highest levels of stewardship and ensure existing supporters are engaged and managed.  

This role requires an individual who can multi-task and manage their own work timetable. The post-holder will be an experienced, out-come driven individual who understands the needs of the charity and the young people we work with.

You will be required to

• Working with the CEO, develop and implement the fundraising strategy to support the growth of GASP.
• Develop and grow GASPs network of Trusts, Foundations and supporters to ensure long-term income generation and sustainability.
• Create, manage and maintain a fundraising database.
• Identify, research and engage with Grant-making Trusts, Foundations, Corporations and HNWIs to maximise opportunities for income generation.
• Develop and submit high-quality and compelling funding applications, ensuring approaches match interests and priorities, to secure operational and core income.
• Provide the highest levels of stewardship, ensuring current and future supporters feel valued and effective.
• Initiate a programme of meetings/visits for funders and supporters to ensure sustained engagement with the GASP programmes and young people we work with.
• Ensure funders receive the correct level of acknowledgement, recognition and feedback on the monitoring of inputs, outputs and outcomes as per their specific requirements.
• Liaise with the GASP Programme Coordinator to monitor progress on funded programmes and collate information for dissemination to funders as required.
• Work with the GASP team to monitor restricted income and ensure it is allocated in line with the funders wishes.
• Work with the CEO to agree annual fundraised income and expenditure targets; identify appropriate activity plans to ensure these targets are met or exceeded.
• Prepare budgets and reforecasts in line with activity plans and progress to ensure the timing and value of planned income is correct.
• Prepare quarterly fundraising reports for the CEO and Board of Trustees.

This role is for 16 hours per week, and we are flexibile regarding days and times of work.  We have a great team at our Albury site, however homeworking can be considered for the right candidate

About EHRAC Based in Middlesex University’s School of Law, EHRAC works with NGOs and lawyers in the post-Soviet region to bring ground-breaking, strategic international human rights cases. We have taken more than 300 cases to the European Court of Human Rights, and UN mechanisms, against Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Ukraine.

We have won landmark judgments, such as the first cases from the Chechen conflict (Isayeva v Russia, ECtHR), the widely reported Beslan School terror siege (Tagayeva v Russia, ECtHR), the first domestic violence case against Georgia (X and Y v Georgia, CEDAW), the first case concerning the politically motivated prosecution of a human rights defender (Rasul Jafarov v Azerbaijan, ECtHR), and the precedent-setting case declaring Russia’s surveillance laws unlawful (Zakharov v Russia, ECtHR).

Our cases include violations arising from conflict in Chechnya, Eastern Ukraine and Crimea, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, and Nagorno-Karabakh; gender-based violence, including femicide; LGBT+ discrimination, and repression of civil society and have been reported by the Guardian, New York Times, Open Democracy, and the BBC, as well as regional media. We litigate in close partnership with NGOs and lawyers from the former Soviet Union, through a unique and sustained mentoring model of collaboration and support. We also hold training and awareness-building events in the UK, Strasbourg, and our target region.

We are looking for a new lawyer to: 1. litigate international human rights cases before the European Court of Human Rights, and UN mechanisms, in partnership with NGOs and lawyers from our region; in line with EHRAC’s mentoring model, to provide our partner lawyers with substantial litigation support and to undertake advocacy, training and legal advisory/drafting work as appropriate. 2. provide legal information and expertise to EHRAC’s programme team to ensure the accuracy and consistency of EHRAC publications, funding applications and reports to funders, as well as to facilitate the management of case documents.

This position requires someone who is qualified to practise as a lawyer in one of the Council of Europe States and has professional post-qualification litigation and case management experience. Our case work arises from different domestic jurisdictions and covers a broad range of human rights issues. The post therefore requires a good understanding of international human rights law, the practice of the European Court of Human Rights and UN mechanisms. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering training/capacity-building work at individual and group level.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates who are underrepresented in this area. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.

We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Closing Date:1 October 2021

Interview Date: 11 October 2021