Student Campaigns Manager

Bath Spa University Students' Union; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A university students' union in the UK seeks a Campaign Coordinator to lead impactful campaigns that empower student voices. The role involves planning and evaluating campaigns, translating student feedback into advocacy, and providing training for student leaders. Ideal candidates will have strong time management, a genuine interest in student issues, and experience in campaigning. This position ultimately aims to enhance collaborative efforts within the union, fostering equity and inclusion across the university.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage campaigns with attention to detail.
• Experience in understanding and translating student feedback into advocacy.
• Knowledge of student issues such as housing and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate student-led campaigns.
• Facilitate campaign planning and manage timelines.
• Report outcomes and iterate based on evidence.

Skills

Campaign planning

Time management

Understanding student issues

Advocacy skills

Job description

Reporting to our Head of Student Representation and Partnerships, your main responsibilities will be to lead, coordinate, and evaluate student‑led campaigns that turn Bath Spa students’ priorities and lived experiences into visible, inclusive, and impactful action – empowering Sabbatical Officers, student leaders, and networks to deliver on their commitments.

On a day‑to‑day basis, you will be expected to facilitate campaign planning, create and manage campaign timelines, content plans, and event logistics, coordinate visibility across digital channels and campus spaces. You’ll also translate Advice Centre insights and feedback into campaign briefs and advocacy actions (e.g., policy proposals, open letters, meetings with university stakeholders). You may also provide training/mentoring for student leaders on campaigning, inclusive practice, and impact measurement. Throughout you’ll track progress and impact (surveys, engagement data, case studies); report outcomes and iterate based on evidence. To achieve this, you will be working with colleagues across the Student Representation & Partnership, and Student Experience teams, as well as University partners.

Your work will enable the Union to champion the student voice and evidence‑based advocacy on issues affecting BSU students, while embedding equity, belonging, and collaboration across the Students’ Union and university.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Plan and deliver campaigns with attention to detail and strong time‑management skills.
• Show a personable manner with a genuine interest and motivation in understanding student issues (housing, cost of living, sustainability) and ability to translate feedback into actionable advocacy.
• Have lived experience in campaigning, lobbying and evidence gathering.

Basic DBS check required.

Applications may be submitted by email to [e-mail], no later than 9am on Monday 26 January 2026. Candidates should be available for interview on Tuesday 10 February.