Job Reference: UPSU22169
Remuneration: £21,750-£24,500 basic per annum
Term: Fixed Term for 18 Months
Closing Date: Midday, 16th January 2023
Interview Date: Wednesday, 25th January 2023
We are looking for a self-motivated individual that enjoys a challenge and an agile working environment. The successful post holder will have strong project management skills, be confident in delivering training to students and ensure we offer effective volunteer management to enhance our students
The Post
The Representation Specialist post is jointly responsible for supporting, developing and coordinating the Course Representative system (Student Representatives who gather feedback and represent students on their University Course). In November 2021 we launched our brand new Student Outcomes Project, part of which is designed to expand our Course Rep support, which is now providing our volunteers with more training and skills development opportunities than we have ever delivered before. The successful applicant will lead a team of student staff to develop inspirational training to support elected student representatives, help to interpret student feedback and write reports to influence Union work and the work of our key partners and deliver volunteer events and activity in collaboration with other areas of the Union and University. As part of the Representation team, you will ensure that the student voice has an influence both within the University and the Union. The post holder will also be required to provide ad-hoc additional support for our Elected Officer leadership team through manifesto development and campaign planning.
The Person
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, inspirational individual who is passionate about delivering an excellent student centred service. The post-holder will have experience of leading and managing projects and supporting, motivating and training people. They will also have experience of developing and increasing participation and will demonstrate the skills necessary to develop new initiatives and deliver training programmes that inspire participants. In addition, the post-holder will have excellent communication skills, an understanding of best practice in supporting Union representatives, the skills to undertake and present research, analyse data and have the ability to handle competing priorities. An understanding of the complex issues faced by students in a Higher Education setting is essential.
We Offer
Strong team mentality, supportive and sociable workplace
Regular training opportunities and team development days
38 days holiday (30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays) and additional Christmas leave (University shutdown)
Flexible working (e.g. flexitime, career break, paid time off for volunteering)
35 hour week
Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity or adoption leave
Access to University staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe
Employee Assistance Programme
The Organisation
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 27,000 + 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.
Further Information
For more information on this opportunity and how to apply, please visit www.upsu.net/your-union/careers. For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Adams via email at rebecca.adams@upsu.net.
Closing date for applications: Midday, 16th January 2023
Interviews will be held on date: Wednesday 25th January 2023
Please note that our shortlisting process is such that CVs will not be considered as any part of an application. Therefore please submit an application form only – 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.
The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER® and will ensure that its recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.