Sustainability Community Organiser

University of Westminster Students' Union; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Access to employability support

Team socials and staff parties

Job summary

The University of Westminster Students' Union is seeking a dedicated Sustainability Community Organiser to engage students and support sustainability initiatives across campuses. This role is ideal for someone passionate about sustainability and community advocacy.

Responsibilities include facilitating student involvement, collaborating with university staff, and advocating for student interests in sustainability. Flexible working hours ensure that you will never be asked to work over a lecture, providing a unique opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience within the relevant student community.
• Well organized and able to plan, deliver and review projects effectively.
• Able to clearly capture and convey information in writing.

Responsibilities

• Engage students with the work of UWSU and Sabbatical Officers.
• Perform on-ground outreach to build connections and engage students.
• Facilitate Democratic Forums and support student-led campaigns.
• Advocate for student interests regarding sustainability.

Skills

Confident communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Creative problem-solving

Job description

Job title: Sustainability Community Organiser

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

Location: Across Westminster campuses

Contract: September 2026 – July 2027

Application note: Please only apply if you will be a student for the academic year commencing September 2026. You may only hold one part‑time staff role during the academic year; please do not apply for multiple roles. If you appear suitable for another role during interview, we will flag this.

Important submission requirement: Capture yourself presenting a presentation you create on the topic given. Failure to submit will make the application incomplete.

Job purpose

At UWSU we are committed to enabling transformative student experiences that are positive, inclusive, and welcoming. 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 ensures 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

• 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‑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); support students to identify and organise campaigns, escalating and reporting on the progress of actions assigned to stakeholders, and ensuring 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.
• Contribute to the work of UWSU Sustainability Working Group and Sustainability Champion.
• Facilitate the Sustainability Forum.
• Advocate for student interests and priorities regarding sustainability, ensuring student voice is present in key decision making.
• Build relationships and collaborate with the University Sustainability team.
• Work with the Liberation Community Organiser to ensure marginalised voices are heard in conversations about sustainability.

Who would this role suit?

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about sustainability 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 following. Include examples in your application. If you do not have work experience, consider other settings such as home, university, or community activities.

Assessment and selection process

Our assessment is based on your application and interview. The following skills, knowledge and values guide our evaluation.

Qualifications & Expertise

• Knowledge of and experience within the relevant student community.
• Confident communicator capable of building relationships with staff and students.
• Well organized and able to plan, deliver and review projects effectively.
• Confident leader who can provide guidance to students.
• 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 shaping UWSU to meet the needs of students.

EEO Statement

UWSU is an equal opportunities employer. We make all decisions without respect to gender, age, race, nationality, stereotype, religion or disability.