Liberal Arts and Sciences Community Organiser

University of Westminster Students' Union; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employability support and development programme

Employee assistance programme

Team socials and staff parties

Job summary

The University of Westminster Students' Union is hiring a Liberal Arts and Sciences Community Organiser to enhance student experiences and support community building. Successful candidates will engage with students, promote initiatives, and facilitate democratic processes within the university.

This is a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, advocate for student needs, and work in a dynamic environment. The role operates on a flexible schedule to accommodate lectures, ensuring a balanced student lifestyle while providing vital support to the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at the University of Westminster.
• Understanding of charity law and its relevance to student activism.
• No prior work experience required but relatable examples appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Engage students with UWSU initiatives to promote change.
• Work with students to address issues and organize campaigns.
• Support and facilitate student-led Democratic Forums.

Skills

Student community knowledge

Confident communication

Project planning and delivery

Leadership

Creative problem-solving

Written communication

Education

Current student at the University of Westminster

Job description

Job title: Liberal Arts and Sciences Community Organiser

Hours: 0 hour contract (up to 12hrs per week)

Location: Across Westminster campuses

Contract: September 2026- July 2027

Please only apply if you are going to be a student for the academic year commencing September 2026. You will only be able to hold one part-time staff role during the academic year so please do not apply for multiple roles. If we feel when you are interviewing/assessing, you will be suitable for another role we will flag this.

Job purpose

At UWSU we are committed to enabling transformative student experiences that are positive, inclusive, and with a welcoming culture that can be shared and celebrated by all. We want to create spaces and train leaders that support community building and change-making.

Community Organisers work with student communities to enable them to address issues and lobby for change within the University. This role exists to ensure students’ voices are heard and acted on. It is a varied and exciting role in which you will develop leadership, facilitation and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities

• Engage students with the work of UWSU and Sabbatical Officers, actively seeking to involve students who have not previously interacted with the Union.
• Perform on-the-ground outreach, going into student spaces to build connections, gain insight and engage students with campaigns.
• Work with and champion the needs of their community, helping to shape SU policy and advocate for change within the University.
• Facilitate relevant Democratic Forums (student‑led spaces, focused on change‑making); COs will support students to identify and organise campaigns, elevate and report on the progress of actions assigned to stakeholders, and ensure correct Forum procedures are followed.
• Confidently support students in navigating democratic processes.
• Work with students, Sabbatical Officers and UWSU staff to progress campaigns selected by Democratic Forums.
• Have an understanding of charity law and its impact on student activism.
• Collaborate with other Community Organisers where relevant.
• Attend University Committee meetings where relevant.

The LAS Community Organiser will also:

• Alongside the LAS College Coordinator, ensure course reps feel equipped and empowered to collect feedback and push for change.
• Work closely with LAS course and school community reps, escalating feedback to Heads of Schools.
• Identifying trends across schools, and bringing reps together to work on shared issues.
• Facilitate the Academic Affairs Forum.
• Work to build a strong sense of community across the college.

Who would this role suit?

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the academic experience, and supporting their fellow students to make positive change.

What is in it for me?

• Truly flexible working – you’ll never be asked to work over a lecture.
• Access to our employability support and development programme.
• Access to the employee assistance programme.
• Team socials and staff parties.
• Experience working in a varied and fast‑paced environment.
• A fun working environment and great culture – you get to work with your fellow students!

Key areas we are looking for

(We would love to see how you resonate with the below, so remember to include examples in your application; do not worry if you do not have any work experience, think of any other setting, such as home, university etc)

Qualifications & Expertise

Must be a current student at the University of Westminster.

Skills, knowledge & expertise

• Have knowledge of, and experience within, the relevant student community.
• A confident communicator and able to build relationships with staff and students.
• Well organised and able to plan, deliver, and review projects effectively.
• A confident leader who can provide guidance to students.
• A creative thinker who can problem‑solve and overcome barriers.
• Able to clearly capture and convey information in writing.

Values & behaviours

• Belief in the importance of student‑led change.
• Commitment to making democratic spaces inclusive and accessible to all students.
• Awareness of UWSU’s values and how to embody these through this role.
• Commitment to shape UWSU to meet the needs of students.