Communities & Activities Coordinator

London Metropolitan University Students' Union; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

London Metropolitan University Students' Union is seeking a Communities & Activities Coordinator to support and develop student communities, societies and course-based activities, helping students build connections and get the most from university life.

You will work with student leaders and staff to coordinate activities, train leaders, plan events, and promote inclusive participation across diverse student groups, delivering Welcome Week and other key initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in student engagement, events, volunteering or youth projects.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with student leaders, staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support student communities, societies and course groups across the University.
• Lead the development and delivery of course-based activities to strengthen community and student success.
• Recruit, train and support student leaders and volunteers, equipping them to lead.
• Plan and deliver training, workshops and development opportunities for student volunteers.
• Support groups to organise events and projects in line with Union policies.
• Collaborate with academic staff, course leaders and student representatives to enhance the student experience.
• Promote opportunities for involvement across diverse student groups.
• Maintain records, oversee elections and evaluate participation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Leadership and training

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Social media management

Job description

Applications are now open for aCommunities & Activities Coordinator to joinLondon Metropolitan University Students' Union (Met Union).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the student experience at London Met. You will support and develop student communities, societies and course-based activities, helping students build connections, develop skills and get the most from university life.

Working closely with student leaders, academic staff and colleagues across the Students' Union and University, you will coordinate a wide range of activities that foster belonging, enhance engagement and create opportunities for students to participate both inside and outside the classroom.

As theCommunities & Activities Coordinator, you will:

• Coordinate and support student communities, societies and academic groups across the University
• Lead the development and delivery of course-based activities that strengthen community, engagement and student success
• Recruit, train and support student leaders and student staff, equipping them with the skills and confidence to lead effectively
• Plan and deliver training, workshops and development opportunities for student volunteers and group leaders
• Support student groups to organise events, activities and projects in line with Students' Union policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with academic staff, course leaders and student representatives to enhance the student experience
• Promote opportunities for students to get involved in communities and activities, increasing participation across diverse student groups
• Maintain accurate records, oversee elections and support the ongoing development of student groups
• Monitor participation, evaluate impact and use student feedback to improve services and activities
• Help deliver key Students' Union events, including Welcome Week, Leadership Elections and Student Awards

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and communication skills who is passionate about student engagement, community building and creating inclusive opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

This role would suit someone with experience in student engagement, events, volunteering, community development, higher education, membership organisations or youth-focused programmes.

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