Student Activities Coordinator (Events & Engagement) - Maternity Cover, Fixed Term

Guild of Students; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational organization seeks a Student Activities Coordinator (Events & Engagement) for maternity cover to enhance student engagement through activities and outreach events. This role will analyze engagement data and collaborate closely with the Student Activities Manager to create new opportunities for students, working effectively with diverse groups. The ideal candidate should possess a strong customer-focused approach, emphasize teamwork, and be dedicated to promoting an inclusive environment. Competitive pay, vast benefits, and growth opportunities are included.

Benefits

5 days close down during Christmas

Full sick pay from start

Training programs

Discounted gym membership

NEST pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse engagement data and create opportunities.
• Experience in delivering outreach activities and events.
• Competence in working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Student Activities departmental plan.
• Lead on outreach activities to increase engagement.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Student and customer focused approach

Teamwork

Engagement analysis

Collaboration with stakeholders

Job description

Student Activities Coordinator (Events & Engagement) -Maternity Cover, Fixed Term

£ 32,440 gross per annum, 35.5 hours per week

The role

This role is part of the Student Activities department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild’s student groups, societies, activities and volunteering work as part the Engagement Directorate, whilst leading on on the development of engagement opportunities for growth within the organisation and in collaboration with university stakeholders.

The Student Activities Coordinator (Events and Engagement) role is to support the delivery of the Student Activities departmental plan, analysing engagement data and creating new engagement opportunities. Acting as a role model for the required standard of values, behaviour and performance, we expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The role will work with the Student Activities Manager to lead on the development and delivery of department outreach activities and events to increase engagement (e.g. Give It a Go)

The role will proactively target and engage all students in Guild related activities and events, including University led initiatives where applicable.

The role will analyse data and work closely with the Student Activities Manager to develop and deliver plans to grow student engagement including seeking and supporting new student groups.

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here.

Benefits

We offer great benefits including :

• 5 days close down during Christmas, and 2 during Easter each year, in additional to bank holidays and 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter).
• Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.
• A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection
• Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness
• The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary
• A range of wellbeing benefits

We are a Times 100 employer and in our most recent staff survey (April 2022) 88% of our staff said they are proud to work for this organisation.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.