Thank you for your interest in the position of Representation Coordinator at Kent Union and for wanting to work with us. We are a vibrant, student-led organisation with a bright future ahead of us. After challenging few years, we are going from strength to strength with a renewed focus and energy to amplify the voice of our members and ensure they have a fantastic student experience. Our driving force is our new strategy, which sets out our priorities over the next four years. Students are the reason Kent Union exists. We are there through their university journey. Our amazing staff and volunteers work towards improving their experience, whether it’s helping them with their studies, practicalities of life or to have fun.
Information about the post
This role is based within the Representation and Democracy Department, which is fundamental to Kent Union, amplifying the voice of our members, increasing the influence and impact of Kent Union as a campaigning and representative organisation.
As Representation Coordinator, you will be key in delivering our programme of over 300 Student Reps to successfully represent their peers at the University and enhance their learning experience. In addition, this role will have responsibility for coaching, empowering and supporting our Academic Societies with the coordination of their activities which will include acting as a day-to-day contact for queries. Our vision for the role is to create a better join up between our Student Reps and Academic Societies to support in building a strong academic community.
The successful candidate will have good experience in working with volunteers, a track record in coordinating multiple projects and a demonstrable passion for supporting students to change the world. This is an incredibly exciting post and an opportunity to lead one of our most important areas of work. I hope that you will consider applying and take up the chance to work with inspiring student leaders in a dynamic and vibrant organisation.
Kent Union is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and we have recently introduced a BAME guaranteed interview scheme, full details of which can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
Annual Salary: £23,028
35 hours per week
Generous Pension and benefits
37 days’ annual leave (rising to 42 after 5 years)
Closing date: Thursday 3 November 2022 (midday)
Interview date: Thursday 10 November 2022