Officer Development Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Students’ Union is seeking an Officer Development Co-ordinator to empower student leaders. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes student voice and leadership, and play a key role in nurturing the skills and confidence of elected officers through coaching and strategic support.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching or mentoring in a leadership or educational setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging induction programmes for officers.
• Guide officers to turn manifestos into project plans.
• Facilitate coaching conversations to support officer development.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Location: Coventry

Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum

Job Description:

We’re working with a vibrant Students’ Union to hire an Officer Development Co-ordinator who will play a pivotal role in empowering elected student leaders and supporting their personal and professional growth. If you’re passionate about coaching, leadership development, and working with dynamic teams in a values-led environment, this could be your next role!

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

You’ll join a supportive and inclusive environment where student voice and leadership are at the heart of everything. This is your chance to help shape the future of student representation by nurturing the skills and confidence of elected officers. The role offers a great blend of creativity, relationship-building, and strategic impact – all while working in a collaborative and values-driven culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering engaging induction programmes for Full-Time and Part-Time Officers
• Guiding officers to turn their manifestos into clear, achievable project plans
• Facilitating regular check-ins, coaching conversations, and reflective learning to support officer development
• Coordinating skills workshops and signposting external development opportunities
• Collaborating with colleagues to connect officers with the right networks and resources
• Monitoring progress, gathering feedback, and using data to refine officer development practices

What You’ll Need

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or developing individuals in a leadership or educational setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
• Strong organisational and planning abilities, able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Confidence in facilitating training sessions or reflective conversations
• A proactive, self-starting approach and commitment to inclusion and belonging

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! We try to respond to all applications personally, but if you haven’t heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.