Head of Student Voice & Educational Change

Peridot Partners; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookes Union invites applications for the role of Head of Educational Influence and Change on a two-year fixed-term contract. You will lead a fundamental redesign of academic representation, connecting student voice to tangible change across Oxford Brookes University.

The role requires working with elected Student Officers, academic staff and a diverse student body to turn experiences and evidence into persuasive proposals.

Qualifications

• You will be deeply committed to student voice and turning it into meaningful influence.
• You will be curious about students’ experiences and able to bring people together around better ways of working.
• Strong writing and reporting skills to explain issues clearly and produce persuasive submissions.
• Ability to lead change while managing practical details and small teams.
• Experience enabling evidence-based change across complex organisations.
• A background in Students’ Unions, higher education, policy, government or similar is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of a new model of academic representation connected with student communities.
• Embed student voice in academic processes and turn insight into improvements across faculties and schools.
• Manage the Influence and Change Framework with Oxford Brookes University and cooperate with colleagues at multiple levels.
• Support elected student officers and ensure independence of the Union while advancing strategic priorities.

Job description

Brookes Union invites applications for the role of Head of Educational Influence and Change on a two-year fixed-term contract. You will lead a fundamental redesign of academic representation, connecting student voice to tangible change across Oxford Brookes University.

The role requires working with elected Student Officers, academic staff and a diverse student body to turn experiences and evidence into persuasive proposals.