Officer Development Coordinator

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Students’ Union is seeking an Officer Development Co-ordinator to support the development of elected student leaders. This unique opportunity allows you to nurture the skills and confidence of student officers, through training, coaching, and collaboration, all in an inclusive environment focused on empowerment and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, or developing individuals in a leadership or educational setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 and coaching conversations.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Interpersonal Skills

Planning

Communication

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.

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