Community, Outreach and Representation Coordinator

at  Anglia Ruskin University

£14, 968.23 (FULL TIME EQUIVALENT £24,947.05)

It’s an exciting time to join the team at ARU Writtle Students’ Union! Due to the expansion of the team, we’re recruiting a Community, Outreach and Representation Coordinator. In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for our students on the Writtle campus. You’ll be supporting students to set up activities, as well as overseeing the recognition and celebration of student participation. In addition, you’ll coordinate the election, training, and ongoing support of student representatives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working in partnership with the ARUSU Engagement Team, administer and support the organisation of the elections processes for all representative positions as required on the ARU Writtle campus, including the induction and training of elected Officers.
• Providing comprehensive support to the Vice President (ARU Writtle) to engage the Writtle student population effectively through a variety of means ensuring that all student groups, including traditionally under-represented groups have a voice.
• Project managing and delivering our annual SU awards, encouraging engagement from students to recognise the efforts of both students and university staff.
• Creating and supporting sustainable, targeted student-led groups on the ARU Writtle campus based on student feedback.
• Supports students to access ARU services including SU advice.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of working in a similar role in a membership organisation
• Building relationships with a diverse range of personnel and stakeholders
• Experience and understanding of customer service

Skills that will help you:

• Ability to coordinate and deliver events
• Patience, enthusiasm, ability to motivate others
• Excellent communication skills

Where will you be working?
This role will be based at the Writtle Campus.

Why work for us?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 40 days per year for full time staff, including Christmas closure and bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discount schemes

About ARU Students’ Union
ARU Students’ Union represents students at ARU across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, Writtle and London. In addition, we provide a range of services; academic and welfare advice, support to students running societies and volunteering opportunities in and around the campuses. Whilst we play an important student representative role that sometimes sees us challenge the University, we work closely with them and support areas of delivery within their strategy.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and we encourage applications from all members of the community.
How do I apply?
To apply for this role, you will need to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative format for accessibility reasons, please email recruitment@angliastudent.com.
For a full job description, please click here: Community, Outreach and Representation Coordinator
We’ll still consider applications even if you don’t meet every single one of the requirements, so don’t be put off if you don’t match them perfectly.
The closing date for this role is: Sunday 12th August at 23:59. Interviews will be held in Writtle during week commencing 19th August.
Job Category

Administrative
Employment Type

Part time
Salary Other

£14,968.23 per annum, £24,947.05 pro rata
Location

Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service

Student Union
Ref No
3080
Closing Date
12/08/2024

• Working in partnership with the ARUSU Engagement Team, administer and support the organisation of the elections processes for all representative positions as required on the ARU Writtle campus, including the induction and training of elected Officers.
• Providing comprehensive support to the Vice President (ARU Writtle) to engage the Writtle student population effectively through a variety of means ensuring that all student groups, including traditionally under-represented groups have a voice.
• Project managing and delivering our annual SU awards, encouraging engagement from students to recognise the efforts of both students and university staff.
• Creating and supporting sustainable, targeted student-led groups on the ARU Writtle campus based on student feedback.
• Supports students to access ARU services including SU advice