Student Engagement and Events Assistant

Glasgow Caledonian University; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting full-time position at Glasgow Caledonian University as a Student Engagement and Events Assistant. The role involves facilitating student engagement and contributing to a sense of belonging through various initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience coupled with a knack for communication and teamwork.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Family friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite childcare facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant engagement activities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement activities that foster a sense of community among students.
• Coordinate student induction and arrival activities.
• Develop consultation events and focus groups.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Ref no: GCU01819 Published: 05/06/2025 Closes: 19/06/2025 Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA Salary: £26,942 - £29,959 per year Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Advert

Interviews will take place on 14 July 2025

Glasgow Caledonian University - the University for the Common Good - is a vibrant, values-led, multi-cultural, civic University with a global outlook and strong commitment to delivering social innovation and sustainable development in its education and research.

Our organisational strategy is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and our globally recognised researchers advise governments, industry and international bodies. Were ranked fourth in the world and first in the UK for promoting gender equality, in the top 70 universities globally for social impact, and first in Scotland for health and wellbeing, and reduced inequalities, for which we are also ranked 21st in the world (THE Impact Rankings, 2022). In 2020-21, we contributed £1.7 billion and more than 14,000 jobs across the globe (BIGGAR Economics, 2022).

GCU is committed to widening participation, and delivering positive outcomes for our students. We are Scotlands leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. With campuses in Glasgow, London and New York, we have transnational partnerships around the world, supporting more than 22,000 students from 130 countries. Guided by our values integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

An exciting full time post has arisen to be part of the Student Engagement and Events team, within the Student Enquiries, Advice and Events Department.

The purpose of this post is to support engagement activities in relation to the student success, contributing to the development of a sense of belonging and community for students at Programme, Department, School and University level.

The post holder will contribute to the development of engagement activities, consultation events and focus groups around key university initiatives such as awareness raising campaigns, charter applications and other cross university projects. Crucially, they will also support student induction and arrival activity, including the co-ordination of the Peer Assistant Learning Scheme and a variety of other engagement activities such as the Big Conversation, the Student Success Scheme and engagement festivals and pops ups.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience and have the ability to demonstrate relevant engagement activities experience. Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills will be essential, whilst you will also have the ability to work on your own initiative, to problem solve and take independent decisions when required, you will also be a keen team player who can work with colleagues to achieve shared goals. If you would like to discuss in further detail, please contact Kirsty MacInnes, Head of Student Enquiries, Advice and Events, at

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.

The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the Carer Positive Engaged employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).

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