Democracy Development Coordinator

Kings College London Students' Union; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings College London Students' Union is seeking a Democracy Development Coordinator to work within the Community Engagement Department to develop and deliver KCLSU's democratic practices, protocols, and procedures for its 55,000 members and 400+ Student Groups.

Lead the planning and delivery of elections, ensure governance compliance, design training for Community Leaders and student representatives, and build partnerships across KCL and external organisations while managing resources and

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK with proof (passport/visa) when asked; visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Have a National Insurance number or be in the process of applying for one.
• Not be a trustee of King's College London Students' Union.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and delivery of KCLSU elections, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, an excellent participant experience, and high levels of student engagement.
• Developing and implementing democratic processes, committee procedures, and accountability frameworks that support effective student representation and union governance.
• Designing and delivering training, guidance, and support for Community Leaders and student representatives, empowering them to succeed in their roles.
• Building strong partnerships across KCL, student groups, elected officers, and external organisations while managing operational resources, budgets, enquiries, and compliance requirements.

Job description

KCLSU is looking for a Democracy Development Coordinator to work within the Community Engagement Department to develop and deliver KCLSU's democratic practices, protocols, and procedures for its 55,000 members and 400+ Student Groups.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning and delivery of KCLSU elections, ensuring compliance with governance requirements, an excellent participant expereince, and high levels of student engagement.
• Developing and implementing democratic processes, committee procedures, and accountability frameworks that support effective student representation and union governance.
• Designing and delivering training, guidance, and support for Community Leaders and student representatives, empowering them to succeed in their roles.
• Building strong partnerships across KCL, student groups, elected officers, and external organisations while managing operational resources, budgets, enquiries, and compliance requirements.

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one.
• Not be a trustee of King's College London Students' Union.