The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union is a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation with a vision of “delivering a positive impact with every Portsmouth student”. As a charity led by its values and guided by its students, the Union provides wide-ranging services and activities for the 20,000 + students of the University of Portsmouth. The Union is based in the centre of Portsmouth and turns over £1.7M per annum, employing approximately 35 career staff and a further 35 student staff. The organisation also works with over 1000 registered student volunteers and over 100 student groups.
Benefits:
- Strong team mentality, supportive and sociable workplace
- Regular training opportunities and team development days
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays + additional Christmas leave (University shutdown)
- Flexi-time and 35 hour week
- Access to University staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe
The Post:
- Support, develop and coordinate the Course Representative system
- Research and write reports/ support submissions for Union quality assurance processes
- Facilitate and ensure all officers are elected/selected fairly and democratically, whilst offering guidance on campaigns and manifestos to all elected officers and any agreed student-led campaigns
- Ensure that the student’s voice has an influence both within the University and the Union
- Develop inspirational training to support Union representatives (including Course Reps and Elected Officers).
The Person:
- Experience in leading and managing projects and the ability to handle competing priorities
- Experience supporting, motivating and training people
- Experience in developing and increasing participation and able to demonstrate the skills necessary to develop new initiatives
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to undertake and present research and analyse data
- An understanding of best practice in supporting Union representatives,
- An understanding of the complex issues faced by students in a Higher Education setting is essential
For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Adams via email at rebecca.adams@upsu.net.
Please note: UPSU’s shortlisting process is such that CVs will not be considered as any part of an application. Therefore please submit an application form only which can be found at www.upsu.net/your-union/careers – any attached CVs will be disregarded. Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
Closing date for applications: 15th September 2021 (midday)
Interview date: 28th September 2021
The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER® and will ensure that its recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.
Please visit our website for further information and to apply online.