Student Voice & Opportunities Manager

Contract Type : Permanent

Location: Swansea (Singleton Park and Bay Campus)

Annual Salary for this Post: £26,338

Contracted Hours: 35 Per Week (Monday to Friday)

Work with us

Swansea University Students’ Union is a dynamic part charity, part membership body and part business, representing, campaigning for and supporting more than 20,000 students at Swansea University to achieve their full potential whilst here and beyond, driving a change and have a positive impact on the society. Our elected Officers work with our 60+ permanent staff, 100+ student staff and hundreds of volunteers to deliver our strategic goals in line with our values.

Summary

The Student Voice & Opportunities Manager will lead the Student Voice Team and oversee the Union’s activities within the key areas of student democracy, representation and student groups (student leaders, societies, sports clubs, student reps, volunteers). There are also responsibilities within the role to lead and support the Union’s sustainability activities.

The post holder shall provide day to day management and decision making and ensure a strong focus on achieving team and organisation wide strategic objectives which provide a lasting impact to the student community. This position also supports the Union Full and Part Time Officers with their roles in representing the student body.

The successful candidate will preferably have at least two years' experience within a student engagement role as well as relevant management experience of leading successful teams.

This post requires the post holder to be on site on a day-to-day basis.

A full Person Specification and Job Description is available on request.

Why apply and what we offer?

Alongside offering a fulfilling role with in a vibrant, welcoming organisation, we offer a competitive package including:

• A generous leave package
• Access to Pension Scheme and Employer Contribution
• Flexible working policy
• Day off for your Birthday
• Personal Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-site nursery
• On-site gyms
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Networks and Wellbeing Support
• Access to all Union events such as Varsity, Summer Ball, Freshers and host of other events

We are actively seeking applications from black, minority ethnic and LGBT applicants to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of our members.

If you would like any further information, please contact us at hr@swansea-union.co.uk

Applications Close: 5pm Friday May 9th

Assessment and Interviews: Scheduled for Thursday 22^nd May