Campaigns Assistant

Breath HR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay (£12.71)

Flexible hours

Experience in student representation

Job summary

Roehampton Students' Union is seeking a Campaigns Assistant to support the Representation Team in planning, delivering and evaluating campaigns across campus. The role focuses on student engagement, content creation for online channels, and collaboration with elected officers and university partners.

The position offers up to 20 hours per week during term time (Mon-Fri, 09:00–17:00) with occasional weekend/evening work, under a zero-hours, fixed-term contract for current Roehampton students.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Roehampton student for 2026/2027.
• Experience with campaigns, events or student representation is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work with RSU Officers and student networks to plan, deliver and evaluate campaigns.
• Develop content for RSU website and social media to promote campaigns.
• Engage students and groups to participate in campaigns and surveys.
• Assist with administration for campaigns and liberation history months.
• Contribute to RSU projects across the academic year, e.g., Freshers’ Festival.
• Promote participation in surveys such as Speak Week and NSS.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent and team worker

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Current University of Roehampton student for 2026/2027

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Salary£ 12.71 per hour (£14.24 inclusive of holiday pay)

Roehampton Students' Union

Vacancy listed 03/08/2026

Details

Campaigns Assistant: Job Description & Person Specification

Key Information

Job Title | Campaigns Assistant

Department | Membership and Marketing

Team | Representation

Reporting to | Campaigns and Insight Coordinator

Direct Management Responsibility | N/A

Location | Roehampton Students’ Union

Hourly Rate of Pay | £12.71 (excluding holiday pay) £14.24 (including holiday pay)

Hours of Work | Up to 20 hours per week during term time (Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00). Occasional requirement for work on weekends and evenings depending on business requirements.

Contract Type | Zero-hours (in accordance with the needs of the organisation and the individual staff member), fixed-term.

Purpose of the Role

Campaigns are a critical part of enhancing representation and promoting student voice within the University of Roehampton community. Throughout the year, RSU delivers campaigns through engagement weeks, liberation history months, or yearlong campaigns to create positive change for students. This role will support the Representation Team, and RSU Officers, in the delivery of these campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with RSU Elected Officers and Student Networks to administratively support the planning, delivery and evaluation of their campaigns, activities and events.
• Support the promotion of campaigns, events and activities by developing content for the RSU website and social media accounts
• Proactively engaging students, student representatives, student groups and other stakeholders across the University to enable involvement in campaigns.
• Support the Representation team with administration tasks relating to campaigns and liberation history months.
• Contribute to key RSU projects and activities across the academic year such as Freshers’ Festival.
• Promote and encourage student participation in surveys like Speak Week; RSU Big Survey; NSS.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with relevant equality and diversity policies, promoting a healthy working environment where all individuals are valued.
• Comply with relevant health and safety policies, seeking to minimise hazards for others.
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives within the organisation.
• Comply with relevant data protection policies, ensuring General Data Protection Regulations are considered when making plans and decisions.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, volunteers, staff and individuals outside of the Students’ Union (for example the University).
• Comply with the Students’ Union’s articles of association and other governing documents, recognising and celebrating the contribution of members to leading our work.

Person Specification

Education & Training

• Must be a current University of Roehampton student for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Experience & Knowledge

• Understanding and knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrable understanding of current issues impacting students' experience.
• Experience of organising activities and events.
• Experience of supporting campaigns.
• Good understanding and knowledge of how representation systems at Roehampton Students' Union work.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of the experiences faced by Liberation groups, the barriers they face, and their links within the community.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build networks and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
• The ability to work independently on your own initiative, and co-operatively within a team environment.

Business Requirements

• Ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends depending on business requirements.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this post.

Values

• Student Focused
• Transparent
• Supportive
• Bold
• High Quality

Competitive hourly pay of £12.71 per hour (£14.24 including holiday pay).

• Flexible, part-time working hours designed to fit around studies and university commitments.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in student representation, administration, communications, and event coordination.
• Development of transferable professional skills including teamwork, stakeholder engagement, customer service, report writing, and data analysis.
• Chance to work closely with Students’ Union staff, elected officers, university departments, and student leaders.
• Excellent experience for students interested in careers in higher education, public sector, communications, policy, administration, or student engagement.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience and student voice at Roehampton.
• Friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Experience working within a professional office and democratic environment.
• Opportunity to build confidence, expand professional networks, and strengthen your CV while studying.