Head of Student Campaigns

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER STUDENTS UNION; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational union in Manchester is seeking a Head of Student Campaigns to empower students and build inclusive movements. The role involves leading a team to enhance democratic engagement and amplify marginalised voices. Ideal candidates will have experience in community organising, strong project management skills, and a commitment to inclusivity and collaboration.

Benefits

Great staff benefits

Hybrid working options

Clear progression pathways

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in community organising or movement building.
• Strong project management and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a team effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Political awareness and sound judgement.
• Commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and student empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Lead movement-building initiatives aligned with student priorities.
• Develop and deliver training, events, and campaigns that mobilise students.
• Increase participation in democratic processes, including student elections.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the university, city, and sector.
• Ensure inclusive engagement for underrepresented student groups.
• Embed project management practices to deliver impactful work.

Skills

Community organising

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Political awareness

Inclusivity commitment

Job description

Please Note: we don't accept applications from external sites or via email. Please apply via our website linked below.

Are you passionate about campaigning, building movements and empowering students to lead change?

We are looking for a strategic and politically astute Head of Student Campaigns to lead the development of a powerful, inclusive student movement. This is a unique opportunity to shape how students engage with democracy, activism, and changemaking across the University of Manchester and beyond.

As Head of Student Campaigns, you’ll lead a team focused on building a stronger and more inclusive student movement. You’ll design and deliver projects that increase student participation in changemaking, support democratic engagement, and ensure marginalised voices are heard and represented. Working closely with elected student leaders and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help shape the future of student influence.

The Head of Student Campaigns will manage a team including the Senior Democracy Coordinator, Student Community Organisers, and report to the Associate Director of Student Influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead movement-building initiatives aligned with student priorities.
• Develop and deliver training, events, and campaigns that mobilise students.
• Increase participation in democratic processes, including student elections.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the university, city, and sector.
• Ensure inclusive engagement, particularly for underrepresented student groups.
• Embed project management practices to deliver impactful work at pace.

Essential Criteria

We welcome applicants from all educational backgrounds. You’ll need to demonstrate:

• Experience in community organising or movement building
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead a team effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Political awareness and sound judgement
• Commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and student empowerment

Why Join Us?

• Great staff benefits
• Hybrid working options
• Clear progression pathways through our graded role structure
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace

Please read the full role profile before applying, as well as our guide to recruitment.