INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Aberystwyth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Undeb Aberystwyth is seeking an International Communities Coordinator to strengthen belonging and engagement among international students and to provide operational support for cultural societies. The role focuses on creating inclusive activities, building partnerships across the University and local communities, and enabling safe and accessible events.

The post supports outreach to international students, coordinating committees, and promoting opportunities across campus.

Qualifications

• Good general education, typically to the Higher/Advanced level or equivalent.
• University/College Degree or equivalent desirable.
• Demonstrable experience of working effectively on own initiative.
• Experience of arranging engaging meetings and events.
• Experience of planning and implementing promotional and communication campaigns.
• Experience of managing, motivating and training volunteers in independent roles.
• Experience of using online media including social networks and developing website content.
• Experience of developing and supporting projects.
• Understanding of international or culturally minoritised students' challenges, inform by personal or community experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for international student communities and societies.
• Organise events and activities celebrating cultural diversity.
• Promote student group opportunities during Welcome Week and other key periods.
• Ensure activities comply with Union policies, health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with facilities to provide access to required spaces and transport.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Volunteer management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Higher/Advanced level

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

Website content

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR (FIXED TERM UNTIL JUNE 2027) Applications from current students are warmly welcomed, provided they can meet the commitments of the position alongside their studies.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Student Opportunities

SALARY: Undeb Aber Coordinator grade: presently starting at £27,500 (Pro rata)

HOURS: 0.5 Full-time (18 hours per week), to be worked flexibly in negotiation with line manager.

DATE OF WRITING: August 2026

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To strengthen belonging, wellbeing and engagement for international students by supporting vibrant, self-organising cultural communities. To provide operational support for international and cultural societies, ensuring they offer diverse, inclusive and exciting opportunities. To act as the first point of contact for international societies, supporting committees, enabling safe and accessible activity, and helping students build community. To develop University and local partnerships that enhance the international student experience, and to proactively engage with international students across campus through active outreach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• International student community groups
• To provide students with the opportunity to create and join shared nationality/cultural student community groups
• Facilitate connections among international students based on shared nationality, culture, language and lived experience.
• Act as a go-between for individual students and relevant cultural groups, supporting them to join communities where they can belong.
• Organise events and activities that celebrate cultural diversity
• Working with colleagues, to promote student group opportunities throughout the membership, at key times of year, such as Welcome Week and Re-Freshers
• To ensure all international societies and projects operate in line with Undeb Aber policies and values, including specifically health and safety provision
• To work with AU colleagues in facilities management to provide access to facilities required for student groups activities
• To be an advocate for TeamAber and promote affinity with Undeb Aber
• To facilitate and support societies and volunteer projects to operate effectively and run/access events including appropriate transport (inc. minibuses), accommodation, room bookings etc.
• To maintain appropriate contact relations with alumni and the alumni department
• Support the International student Officer to represent international students effectively and deliver their priorities.
• Work with key Undeb Officers to ensure international students’ needs are understood and addressed.
• Support international student group and individual involvement in relevant community and University-led projects that enhance the international student experience
• Build relationships with relevant University departments and local cultural organisations/community groups to create opportunities for cultural exchange, community integration and collaborative projects.
• To attend meetings, conferences and training events that may support the effective achievement of the above tasks, and which may promote Undeb Aberystwyth’s interests, locally, regionally and nationally.
• To positively promote and uphold the values and policies of Undeb Aber.
• To be an advocate for Undeb Aber and our work, locally, regionally and nationally as opportunities arise.
• To work within the terms of the governing documents of the Union, principally the Constitution.
• To contribute to Students’ Union publications and informational materials.
• To uphold reasonable expectations regarding health and safety, data protection and other relevant regulations and legislation as appropriate.
• To assist in key Students’ Union events throughout the year including Welcome Week & Elections
• Have a flexible approach to duties and work and, in particular, adopt a teamwork style with departments and activities across the Union. This may involve undertaking duties in support of the activities and services of other departments
• Environmental consideration and environmental best practice is the responsibility of all Students’ Union staff
• To contribute to Union projects and participate in working groups
• To demonstrate Students’ Union behaviours & standards in daily working life

Changes to Job Description

This job description may be subject to modification or amendment at any time following consultation with the post holder.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks carried out by the post holder. It does, however, set out the main expectations of the Union in relation to the post holder’s duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be expected to undertake alternative/additional work commensurate to the pay grade.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR

• CRITERIA Requirement Application Interview
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Good general education, typically to the Higher/A levelequivalent Essential √
• University/College Degree or equivalent Desirable √
• EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrable experience of working effectively on own initiative Essential V V
• Experience of arranging engaging meetings and events Essential V
• Experience of planning and implementing promotional andcommunication campaigns Essential √ √
• Experience of managing, motivating and training volunteers inindependent, self-directed roles Essential √ √
• Experience of using a wide range of online media includingonline social networks and developing/managing websitecontent. Essential √ V
• Experience of developing and supporting projects Essential V V
• Understanding of the challenges faced by international orculturally minoritised students, informed by personal orcommunity experience Desirable V V
• Experience of supporting political/community representatives Desirable V √
• Previous experience in a democratically led organisation andsupporting community cohesion Desirable V V
• KNOWLEDGE
• Understanding of current issues and themes for Internationalstudents in Higher Education and Students' Unions Essential √ √
• Demonstrated interest in or experience of developing student,shared interest or international-based communities, with clearenthusiasm for achieving meaningful change that positivelyimpacts the lives of others. Desirable V √
• ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS
• The ability to work effectively in a team and to empower andmotivate others Essential V V
• Self-starter with can do attitude and a calm disposition especiallyunder pressure. Self-motivated and self-reliant. Essential √
• The ability to be creative and innovative in promoting a range ofservices/activities to a wide and diverse audience Essential V V
• Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Written andOral) Essential √ V
• Able to create and maintain strong working relationships Essential V
• Able to overcome hurdles and problems in a constructivemanner Essential V V
• Sound project management skills. Essential V V
• Confident and capable of enthusiastic outreach work involvingspeaking to students Essential V V
• Skilled in IT, including a thorough understanding of MicrosoftOffice, good understanding of social media tools includingFacebook, Twitter and website work. Desirable √ √
• VALUES AND ETHICS
• Desire to work within a democratic student led environment andput students first Essential V
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Essential √
• Desire to work within organisation servicing a culturally diversemembership Essential V
• Committed, positive, outgoing and approachable with a 'can do'attitude Essential √ √
• Demonstrably high standards of personal integrity Essential V