Postgraduate Community Organiser

University of Westminster Students' Union; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employability support

Employee assistance programme

Team socials

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job summary

The University of Westminster Students' Union seeks a Postgraduate Community Organiser to engage students across Westminster campuses. This role supports student communities, enables advocacy for change, and helps foster a thriving PG experience.

The ideal candidate is passionate about student-led change, possesses leadership abilities, and is a current student at the University of Westminster. Flexible hours are offered to accommodate academic commitments.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student at the University of Westminster.
• Knowledge of relevant student community.
• Confident communication with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Engage students and involve them in UWSU activities.
• Perform outreach to build connections with students.
• Champion community needs and advocate for change.

Skills

Experience within the relevant student community

Confident communicator

Well organised

Confident leader

Creative thinker

Good writing skills

Education

Current student at the University of Westminster

Job description

Job title: Postgraduate Community Organiser

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

Location: Across Westminster campuses

Contract: September 2026- July 2027

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

All Community Organisers will:

• 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 Postgraduate Community Organiser will also:

• Support the activity and events of the Postgraduate Society, helping to ensure there is a thriving PG community
• Work alongside the Education Officer, College Community Organisers and College Coordinators, advocating for the needs of PG students
• Support the development of the academic representation system, ensuring that it is effectively embedded in PG courses
• Work with the Wellbeing Community Organiser to advocate for wellbeing provision that is accessible to, and meets the needs of, postgraduate students
• Work with the Sport and Societies Community Organisers to boost postgraduate engagement in student groups

Who would this role suit?

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about the PG 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

• A belief in the importance of student-led change
• A commitment to making democratic spaces inclusive and accessible to all students
• An awareness of UWSU’s values and how to embody these through this role
• A commitment to shape UWSU to meet the needs of students