Welfare Officer
This is a full time, paid position. £18,940 pro rata.
We’re looking for a student to lead the Students’ Union, and more than 30,000 students that are part of Coventry University.
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Role Description
Job Title: Welfare Officer
This role is to represent all students studying at Coventry University Group, from a welfare perspective. You will be situated within the Advice Service department and your remit covers key areas such as student safety and welfare policies and procedures. You will act as the primary spokesperson for welfare-related initiatives, working with the University, Students’ Union, your fellow officers and the wider community to ensure all students feel represented and have the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As the Welfare Officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with Welfare-related activity that is both proactive and reactive to student need
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the student experience bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns across Coventry University Group
- Be a motivated, self-starter and plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union, and University, committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Principal representative of SU
- Lead NUS Delegate
- University Governor
- Academic Board
- Trustee of Students’ Union
- Safeguarding, Wellbeing and Welfare Committee
- Union Affairs & Coventry Executive
Job Outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025.
- You will be paid £24,248 per annum. This is a full time role. If you are in the middle of your course you will need to take a formal break (sabbatical) from your studies.
- In order to undertake the role, alongside the election eligibility requirements, you must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of the sabbatical term, and also be eligible to be a Director of a Charity.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
- You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week, usual office hours will be between 9am-5pm, however at times you will need to work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends.
- Your principle place of work will be The Hub, Coventry, however you may be expected to travel to other sites, including our London and Scarborough campuses, to provide services or activities, or attend conferences/events. Travel costs outside of your usual commute will be covered.
- You will be expected to represent the student body as a Delegate at the National Union of Student’s Annual Conference.
- You will be entitled to 8 bank holidays, and a further 26 working days holiday, (on a pro-rata basis).
- You are entitled to participate in the National Union of Students Pension Scheme.
- If you are absent from work due to sickness or injury, you will be eligible to receive sick pay in accordance with Your Students’ Unions Sick Leave and Pay Policy.
- You will be given certain property to assist you in your role, including a work laptop. This will need to be returned if/when your term ends at the Students’ Union.
- Should you wish to terminate your term in office, you will be required to give one months notice in writing.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Education Officer
This is a full time, paid position. £18,940 pro rata.
Do you want to help lead the 1000+ course representatives across our campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education at this University? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to education.
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Role Description
Job Title: Education Officer
This role is to represent all students studying at Coventry University Group, from an education perspective. You will be situated within the student voice department and your remit covers key areas such as championing the views of student reps and helping to develop education policies. You will act as the primary spokesperson for education-related initiatives, working with the University, Students’ Union, your fellow officers and the wider community to ensure all students feel represented and have the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As an Education Officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with education-related activity that is both proactive and reactive to student need
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the student experience, bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns across Coventry University Group
- Be a motivated, self-starter and plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union, and University, committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- University Governor
- Trustee of Students’ Union
- Education Executive
- Academic Board
- Quality, Learning and Teaching Committee
- Student Experience Committee
- Finance and Audit Committee
- Union Affairs & Coventry Executive
Job Outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025.
- You will be paid £24,248 per annum. This is a full time role. If you are in the middle of your course you will need to take a formal break (sabbatical) from your studies.
- In order to undertake the role, alongside the election eligibility requirements, you must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of the sabbatical term, and also be eligible to be a Director of a Charity.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
- You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week, usual office hours will be between 9am-5pm, however at times you will need to work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends.
- Your principle place of work will be The Hub, Coventry, however you may be expected to travel to other sites, including our London and Scarborough campuses, to provide services or activities, or attend conferences/events. Travel costs outside of your usual commute will be covered.
- You will be expected to represent the student body as a Delegate at the National Union of Student’s Annual Conference.
- You will be entitled to 8 bank holidays, and a further 26 working days holiday, (on a pro-rata basis).
- You are entitled to participate in the National Union of Students Pension Scheme.
- If you are absent from work due to sickness or injury, you will be eligible to receive sick pay in accordance with Your Students’ Unions Sick Leave and Pay Policy.
- You will be given certain property to assist you in your role, including a work laptop. This will need to be returned if/when your term ends at the Students’ Union.
- Should you wish to terminate your term in office, you will be required to give one months notice in writing.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Postgraduate Officer
This is a full time, paid position. £18,940 pro rata.
Do you want to help lead the 100+ postgraduate course representatives across our campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve postgraduate representation at this University? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to postgraduate students.
Postgraduate Officer
Salary: £ 20,143pa – Full Time (to be adjusted with inflation)
Term of Office: 01/07/21 – 30/06/22
Holiday: 26 days + 8 bank holidays
Training: 15/06/21 – 30/07/21
The Postgraduate Officer leads 100+ postgraduate course representatives at Coventry. They work with the Postgraduate Research Officer and lead the Postgraduate Student Community. They spend part of their time speaking to postgraduate students to collect their views about issues that come up throughout the academic year, taking their thoughts on board and working together with the students. The rest of their time is spent working on achieving the aims that they put in their manifesto and attending meetings to ensure the student voice is represented. These meetings include high-level University and CUSU committees.
This role is open to students on Coventry based campuses only.
This role does not sit on the Board of Trustees.
This role is available as a Job Share.
Areas of Responsibility
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Be the lead elected officer on all matters relating to postgraduate students on the Coventry campus.
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Liaise with local, regional, and national organisations that contribute to the development and support of postgraduate students.
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Have responsibility for the representation of all postgraduate students throughout the University, including course and research representation in academic areas with all aspects of the Coventry Campus.
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Meet regularly with the University Postgraduate Team and attend University meetings as required.
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Have lead responsibility for campaigns, events, activities, and communications relevant to postgraduate students and liaise with appropriate elected officers accordingly.
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Have lead responsibility for the development of commercial, social, cultural and entertainment activities by CUSU for postgraduate students.
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Ensure that there is appropriate, relevant and timely reporting to the student body and others on all matters relating to the postgraduate student experience.
Key SU staff support
Key University Stakeholders
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DVC for Research
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Group Registrar
Key University Meetings
Key skills you will develop in your role
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Organisation and time management skills
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Presentation and public speaking skills
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Effective use of social media
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Engagement with the press
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Working independently or as part of a team.
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Activities Officer
This is a full time, paid position. £18,940 pro rata.
At Coventry University, there's a society for pretty much anything, there are loads of volunteering opportunities and we’re looking for a student to help lead all this.
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Job Title: Activities Officer
Role description
This role is to represent all students studying at Coventry University Group from an activities perspective. You will be situated within the societies department (working closely with sports and volunteering), supporting to improve all student activities that the SU delivers. You will act as the primary spokesperson for activity-related initiatives, working with the University, the Students’ Union, your fellow officers and wider society to ensure all students feel represented and have the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As the Activities Officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with activity-related activity that is both proactive and reactive to student need
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the student experience bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns across Coventry University Group
- Be a motivated, self-starter and plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of the Students’ Union, and University, committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support the promotion of the Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Trustee of Students’ Union
- Sport Executive Committee
- Society Executive Committee
- Commercial Services Board
- Environment, Health and Safety Committee
- Finance and Audit Committee
- Union Affairs
- Coventry Executive
Job Outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025.
- You will be paid £24,248 per annum. This is a full time role. If you are in the middle of your course you will need to take a formal break (sabbatical) from your studies.
- In order to undertake the role, alongside the election eligibility requirements, you must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of the sabbatical term, and also be eligible to be a Director of a Charity.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
- You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week, usual office hours will be between 9am-5pm, however at times you will need to work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends.
- Your principle place of work will be The Hub, Coventry, however you may be expected to travel to other sites, including our London and Scarborough campuses, to provide services or activities, or attend conferences/events. Travel costs outside of your usual commute will be covered.
- You will be expected to represent the student body as a Delegate at the National Union of Student’s Annual Conference.
- You will be entitled to 8 bank holidays, and a further 26 working days holiday, (on a pro-rata basis).
- You are entitled to participate in the National Union of Students Pension Scheme.
- If you are absent from work due to sickness or injury, you will be eligible to receive sick pay in accordance with Your Students’ Unions Sick Leave and Pay Policy.
- You will be given certain property to assist you in your role, including a work laptop. This will need to be returned if/when your term ends at the Students’ Union.
- Should you wish to terminate your term in office, you will be required to give one months notice in writing.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Sport and Wellbeing Officer
This is a full time, paid position. £18,940 pro rata.
Do you want to help lead the 50+ sport clubs on campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve sports at this University? Alongside promoting well-being across all Coventry University and CU group campuses. We're looking for someone to lead our approach to sports.
Sport and Wellbeing Officer
Salary: £ 20,143pa – Full Time (to be adjusted according to inflation)
Term of Office: 01/07/21 – 30/06/22
Holiday: 26 days + 8 bank holidays
Training: 15/06/21 – 30/07/21
Do you want to help lead the 50+ sport clubs on campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve sports at this University? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to sports.
You’ll be responsible for leading on Varsity and all other sports fixtures. You’ll be out regularly speaking to students to collect their views on issues that come up throughout the academic year, taking their thoughts on board and working together with students. You will also work on achieving the aims that you put in the manifesto and attending meetings making sure the student voice is heard.
This role is open to students on Coventry based campuses only.
This role does not sit on the Board of Trustees.
This role is available as a Job Share.
Areas of Responsibility
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Develop policy and strategy for Sports and actively encourage participation in related activities within CUSU.
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Lead on the personal development, growth, innovation, and sustainability of sports clubs and related activities.
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Ensure that appropriate procedures and policies are in place for the duty of care of all students participating in CUSU activities and sports.
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Be a member of the University Health and Safety Committee and other University Committees as required.
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Ensure that officials of sports clubs have access to appropriate advice, guidance, and training to enable them to carry out their duties.
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Promote the activities of sports clubs within CUSU, the University, and wider community
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Have responsibility for ensuring that underrepresented students have access to sports and related resources and activities.
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Lead on CUSU’s activity related to competitive sports within the University, with other student’s unions and universities, including inter-faculty, inter-halls and other such competitions.
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Have responsibility for the development of elite sporting performance within CUSU.
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Have lead responsibility for the conduct of sports club members conduct and good discipline.
Key SU Staff Support
Key University Stakeholders
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The Vice Chancellor
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The Provost
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DVC Education and Students
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Sports and Recreation Team
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Director of Student Services
Key skills you will develop in your role
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Project planning
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Management
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Campaign management
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Being an effective representative (on committees and to various stakeholders with tools such as consultation and data collection)
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Negotiation and assertiveness
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Organisation and time management skills
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Presentation and public speaking skills
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Effective use of social media
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Engagement with the press
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Working independently or as part of a team.
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In-depth knowledge of university structures, the UK Higher Education sector, and government educational policy
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Community Officer
This is a full time, paid position. £18,940 pro rata.
Over 2,000 students use SU Advice every year. Over 2,000+ students are involved with the Students Union’s Volunteering department. Loads of students are involved with the Tenants’ Union, the Community Wardens Scheme and volunteering. We’re looking for a student to help lead this, and provide fresh ideas, making sure the welfare of the community of students is met across our campus.
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Job Title: Community Officer
Role description
This role is to represent all students studying at Coventry University Group, from a community perspective. You will be situated within the communities department and your remit covers key areas such as equality, diversity and inclusion and campaigns and activism. You will act as the primary spokesperson for community-related initiatives, working with the University, Students’ Union, your fellow officers and wider society to ensure all students feel represented, can identify and join their student community, and have the opportunity to shape their student experience.
As the Community Officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with community-related activity that is both proactive and reactive to student need
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the student experience bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns across Coventry University Group
- Be a motivated, self-starter and plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union, and University, committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Trustee of Students’ Union
- Community Executive Committee
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
- Global Committee
- People and Culture Committee
- Union EDI Committee
- Governance and Appointments Committee
Job Outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025.
- You will be paid £24,248 per annum. This is a full time role. If you are in the middle of your course you will need to take a formal break (sabbatical) from your studies.
- In order to undertake the role, alongside the election eligibility requirements, you must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of the sabbatical term, and also be eligible to be a Director of a Charity.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
- You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week, usual office hours will be between 9am-5pm, however at times you will need to work flexibly which may include evenings and weekends.
- Your principle place of work will be The Hub, Coventry, however you may be expected to travel to other sites, including our London and Scarborough campuses, to provide services or activities, or attend conferences/events. Travel costs outside of your usual commute will be covered.
- You will be expected to represent the student body as a Delegate at the National Union of Student’s Annual Conference.
- You will be entitled to 8 bank holidays, and a further 26 working days holiday, (on a pro-rata basis).
- You are entitled to participate in the National Union of Students Pension Scheme.
- If you are absent from work due to sickness or injury, you will be eligible to receive sick pay in accordance with Your Students’ Unions Sick Leave and Pay Policy.
- You will be given certain property to assist you in your role, including a work laptop. This will need to be returned if/when your term ends at the Students’ Union.
- Should you wish to terminate your term in office, you will be required to give one months notice in writing.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Internationalisation and Culture Officer
A new role for the 18-19 academic year! More to follow.
Internationalisation and Culture Officer
Salary: £ 20,143pa – Full Time (to be adjusted with inflation)
Term of Office: 01/07/21 – 30/06/22
Holiday: 26 days + 8 bank holidays
Training: 15/06/21 – 30/07/21
Coventry University is an incredibly diverse institution with students joining from all over the world. This role involves representing the interests of these students and promoting a diverse and positive cultural experience for all students. This is an exciting year for the Internationalisation and Culture Officer, this role will play a key part in engaging students and CUSU in the City of Culture 2021. You will be responsible for going out and speaking to students, finding out about their experience. You will run campaigns, events, and projects to engage and support this student community and support inter-cultural engagement between students. You will also work on achieving the aims of your manifesto and attending a variety of meetings. These meetings will range from attending the Students' Union Welfare and Inclusion Forum, working closely with the International Office and meeting with a range of local and national organisations.
This role is open to students on Coventry based campuses only.
This role does not sit on the Board of Trustees.
This role is available as a Job Share.
Areas of Responsibility
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Lead and develop policy and strategy to embed internationalisation across CUSU
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Lead on CUSU’s engagement in the City of Culture 2021 and student engagement in events and activities relevant to CofC2021
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Be responsible for the maintenance and promotion of appropriate support for international CUSU members.
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Be the lead CUSU representative for creating links with the University’s international collaborators and develop an understanding of the values and students who are members of CUSU
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Be responsible for reporting on demographic participation levels of different cultures and nationalities across CUSU and develop strategies to encourage participation
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Be responsible for engaging with the University’s work on globalising the curriculum and providing international opportunities for students.
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To support students in experiencing a range of cultural activities, working with student and community groups
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Support the events of CUSU’s cultural and international societies
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To work with appropriate University departments on international trips and experiences, global leadership programmes, and language provision.
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Be responsible for the development of cultural activities including One World Week
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Work with appropriate local bodies in ensuring the contribution of CUSU to regional cultural activities
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Support interfaith understanding and its role in maintaining good campus relations in liaison with the Spirituality Centre
Key SU Staff Liaison
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Chief Executive
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Chief Operations Officer
Key University Staff Liaison
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The Vice-Chancellor
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The Provost
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PVC Student Journey
Key skills you will develop in your role
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Management
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Campaign management
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Being an effective representative (on committees and to various stakeholders with tools such as consultation and data collection)
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Negotiation and assertiveness
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Organisation and time management skills
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Presentation and public speaking skills
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Effective use of social media
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Engagement with the press
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Working independently or as part of a team.
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In-depth knowledge of university structures, the UK Higher Education sector, and government educational policy
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Postgraduate Research Officer
This is a part time, paid position. £1,800 stipend available (pro rata).
Do you want to help be the lead in reaching out to all Postgraduate Research students (PhDs students) on campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education and experience of postgraduates at this University? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to postgraduates’ research students.
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Job Title: Postgraduate Research Officer
Role description
This role is to represent students studying a Postgraduate Research (PGR) qualification at Coventry University Group. You will act as the primary spokesperson for all students within the PGR community, at every level, working with the University, Students’ Union and wider community to ensure everyone is represented and has the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As a part-time officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with Student Voice activity, ensuring quality is maintained, supported and developed
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the overall PGR student experience bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns at a PGR, and group-wide, level
- Plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support with the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Research rep meetings
- Research voice forum
- Doctoral College Board
- University Research Committee
- Research Committee
- Coventry Executive
- Union Affairs
- Education Executive
Job outline:
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025. You must complete a minimum of a 6 month term in post, meaning that your current student status must run until at least 17 December 2024, for you to be eligible.
- You must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of your term in office.
- You will be expected to work up to 10 hours per week. Your weekly hours must be agreed with your staff lead, in accordance with your manifesto and other duties required as part of the role.
- At times, you may be required to work flexibly, this could include evenings and weekends.
- You will be paid £10.83 per hour, plus paid holiday.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Postgraduate Taught Officer
This is a part time, paid position
Do you want to help be the lead in reaching out to all Postgraduate Taught students (Masters students) on campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education and experience of postgraduates at this University? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to postgraduates taught students.
This is a part time, paid position (Stipend - £1800 pro rata)
Term of Office: 02/01/19 - 27/06/20 – you must be a Postgraduate Taught student for at least 6 months of the Term of Office to be eligible to stand.
Do you want to help be the lead in reaching out to all Postgraduate Taught students on campus? The Postgraduate Taught Officer is a crucial role at Coventry University Students’ Union. You would be the pinnacle of student representation and be able to make large scale decisions, creating long lasting change.
You’ll spend around 5 – 10 hours per week working in the role which will include: speaking to students to collect their views about issues that come up throughout the academic year; taking their thoughts on board and working together; achieving the aims that you put in your manifesto and attending meetings making sure the student voice is heard. These meetings will include attending the Students' Union Executive Committee, meeting regularly with the VP Postgraduate, representing the student voice on Students Council and meeting with the Dean and Postgraduate School. You’ll also support the VP Postgraduate with the Postgraduate Community Committee.
Don’t worry – we’ll give you all the support and training you need to make this role your own and really make a difference. There'll be opportunities to gain some qualifications and to meet people at loads of national events.
This role gives you a chance to influence the direction of a multimillion-pound turnover Students’ Union, Through the role and training provided you will gain several skills that will help you in the years to come, all kept track through the CUSU Leadership award. Additionally, you will be paid for your work with us, earning a £1,800 Stipend for the year (pro rata)!
Here is what you’ll doing in this role:
I. Network with research students and encourage participation within the Postgraduates’ Guild
II. Raise awareness within the community of postgraduate students of postgraduate events and facilities across campus and hosted by the Postgraduate Guild
III. Knowledge of non-academic issues affecting research students at Coventry
IV. Assist in planning and running social events for PGTs along with VP Postgraduate
V. Liaise with societies and student groups that represent Postgraduate students
VI. Work collaboratively with the faculty reps, VP Education, VP Postgraduate and PGR Officer
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CU Coventry Campus Officer
This is a part time, paid position. £1,800 stipend available (pro rata).
Do you want to help lead the course representatives within your Campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education at this University and the experience of students in your Campus? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to education at the Campus level.
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Role Title: CU Coventry Campus Officer
Role description
This role is to represent the students at the campus of CU Coventry. You will act as the primary spokesperson for all students at the campus, at every level, working with the University, Students’ Union and wider community to ensure everyone is represented and has the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As a part time officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with Student Voice activity, ensuring quality is maintained, supported and developed
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the overall student experience at your campus bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns on a campus, and group-wide, level
- Plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support with the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Regular meetings with staff lead
- Student voice working group
- Board of Study meetings
- Academic Board
- Coventry Executive
- Union Affairs
- Education Executive
Job outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025. You must complete a minimum of a 6 month term in post, meaning that your current student status must run until at least 17 December 2024, for you to be eligible.
- You must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of your term in office.
- You will be expected to work up to 10 hours per week. Your weekly hours must be agreed with your staff lead, in accordance with your manifesto and other duties required as part of the role.
- At times, you may be required to work flexibly, this could include evenings and weekends.
- You will be paid £10.83 per hour, plus paid holiday.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Coventry University London Campus Officer
This is a part time, paid position. £1,800 stipend available (pro rata).
Do you want to help lead the course representatives within your Campus? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education at this University and the experience of students in your Campus? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to education at the Campus level.
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Role title: Coventry University London Campus Officer
Role description
This role is to represent the students at the campus of Coventry University London. You will act as the primary spokesperson for all students at the campus, at every level, working with the University, Students’ Union and wider community to ensure everyone is represented and has the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As a part time officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with Student voice activity, ensuring quality is maintained, supported and developed
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the overall student experience at your campus bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns on a campus, and group-wide, level
- Plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support with the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Weekly 1-2-1 meetings with staff lead
- Monthly planning meetings
- Student voice meetings
- Student Action Group
- Cross Campus Executive
- Union Affairs
- Board of Study Meetings
- Academic Committee Meetings
Job outline:
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025. You must complete a minimum of a 6 month term in post, meaning that your current student status must run until at least 17 December 2024, for you to be eligible.
- You must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of your term in office.
- You will be expected to work up to 10 hours per week. Your weekly hours must be agreed with your staff lead, in accordance with your manifesto and other duties required as part of the role.
- At times, you may be required to work flexibly, this could include evenings and weekends.
- You will be paid £10.83 per hour, plus paid holiday. London PTOs will be paid £12.40 per hour, plus paid holiday.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Engineering Environment and Sciences College Officer
This is a part time, paid position. £1,800 stipend available (pro rata).
Do you want to help lead the course representatives within your faculty? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education at this University and the experience of students in your faculty? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to education at the Faculty levels.
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Role title: Engineering, Environment and Science College Officer
Role description
This role is to represent the students within the College of Engineering, Environment and Science at Coventry campus. You will act as the primary spokesperson for all students within the college, at every level, working with the University, Students’ Union and wider community to ensure everyone is represented and has the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As a part time officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with student voice activity, ensuring quality is maintained, supported and developed
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the overall student experience in your college bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns on a College, and group-wide, level
- Plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support with the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Regular meetings with staff lead
- Student voice working group
- Board of Study meetings
- College Board
- Coventry Executive
- Union Affairs
- Education Executive
Job outline:
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025. You must complete a minimum of a 6 month term in post, meaning that your current student status must run until at least 17 December 2024, for you to be eligible.
- You must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of your term in office.
- You will be expected to work up to 10 hours per week. Your weekly hours must be agreed with your staff lead, in accordance with your manifesto and other duties required as part of the role.
- At times, you may be required to work flexibly, this could include evenings and weekends.
- You will be paid £10.83 per hour, plus paid holiday.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Arts and Society College Officer
This is a part time, paid position. £1,800 stipend available (pro rata).
Do you want to help lead the course representatives within your faculty? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education at this University and the experience of students in your faculty? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to education at the Faculty levels.
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Job Title: College of Arts and Society Part-time Officer
Role description
This role is to represent the students within the College of Arts and Society at Coventry campus. You will act as the primary spokesperson for all students within the College, at every level, working with the University, Students’ Union and wider community to ensure everyone is represented and has the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As a part-time officer you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with student voice activity, ensuring quality is maintained, supported and developed
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the overall student experience in your college bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns on a college, and group-wide, level
- Plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support with the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Regular meetings with staff lead
- Student voice working group
- Board of Study meetings
- College Board
- Coventry Executive
- Union Affairs
- Education Executive
Job Outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025. You must complete a minimum of a 6 month term in post, meaning that your current student status must run until at least 17 December 2024, for you to be eligible.
- You must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of your term in office.
- You will be expected to work up to 10 hours per week. Your weekly hours must be agreed with your staff lead, in accordance with your manifesto and other duties required as part of the role.
- At times, you may be required to work flexibly, this could include evenings and weekends.
- You will be paid £10.83 per hour, plus paid holiday.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Business and Law College Officer
This is a part time, paid position. £1,800 stipend available (pro rata).
Do you want to help lead the course representatives within your faculty? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education at this University and the experience of students in your faculty? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to education at the Faculty levels.
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Role title: Business and Law College Officer
Role description
This role is to represent the students within the College of Business and Law at Coventry campus. You will act as the primary spokesperson for all students within the college, at every level, working with the University, Students’ Union and wider community to ensure everyone is represented and has the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As a part time officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with student voice activity, ensuring quality is maintained, supported and developed
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the overall student experience in your college bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns on a college, and group-wide, level
- Plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support with the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Regular meetings with staff lead
- Student voice working group
- Board of Study meetings
- College Board
- Coventry Executive
- Union Affairs
- Education Executive
Job outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025. You must complete a minimum of a 6 month term in post, meaning that your current student status must run until at least 17 December 2024, for you to be eligible.
- You must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of your term in office.
- You will be expected to work up to 10 hours per week. Your weekly hours must be agreed with your staff lead, in accordance with your manifesto and other duties required as part of the role.
- At times, you may be required to work flexibly, this could include evenings and weekends.
- You will be paid £10.83 per hour, plus paid holiday.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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Health and Care School Officer
This is a part time, paid position. £1,800 stipend available (pro rata).
Do you want to help lead the course representatives within your faculty? Is there something that you want to do to improve the education at this University and the experience of students in your faculty? We're looking for someone to lead our approach to education at the Faculty levels.
Terms
Role title: Health and Care School Officer
Role description
This role is to represent the students studying within the School of Health and Care at Coventry University Group. You will act as the primary spokesperson for all students within the school, at every level, working with the University, Students’ Union and wider community to ensure everyone is represented and has the opportunity to contribute to shape their student experience.
As a part time officer, you will:
- Gather feedback from the student body and report any matters to the relevant student and university committees
- Work with your SU staff lead and wider team in supporting with student voice activity, ensuring quality is maintained, supported and developed
- Build relationships and manage stakeholders to facilitate the improvement of the overall student experience in your school, bringing about positive change
- Take part and lead in Students’ Union activities, events and campaigns on a school, and group-wide, level
- Plan for, and achieve, the aims and objectives you set within your manifesto
- Be a key decision maker in a range of Students’ Union committee meetings, on behalf of the student body
- Support with the promotion of Students’ Union activity through social media
You will be expected to share regular updates on progress made against your manifesto as well as wider work in the role with the student body.
Skills and attributes you will develop:
- Communication skills
- Networking and negotiating skills
- Organisation and time management
- Data collection
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Representation and leadership skills
- Teamworking
- Resilience and accountability skills
Commitments and expectations:
- Regular meetings with staff lead
- Student voice matters meeting
- Board of Study meetings
- School Board
- Coventry Executive
- Union Affairs
- Education Executive
Job outline
- The Role will run from 17 June 2024 until 31 May 2025. You must complete a minimum of a 6 month term in post, meaning that your current student status must run until at least 17 December 2024, for you to be eligible.
- You must also be eligible to work in the UK for the entirety of your term in office.
- You will be expected to work up to 10 hours per week. Your weekly hours must be agreed with your staff lead, in accordance with your manifesto and other duties required as part of the role.
- At times, you may be required to work flexibly, this could include evenings and weekends.
- You will be paid £10.83 per hour, plus paid holiday.
- You will be subjected to Bye-Law 5, Student Leaders of the Union. You will also need to comply with the Students’ Union Articles of Association and any policies, rules and regulations, in line with other employees of the organisation.
Should you have any questions about the role, please contact the Elections team at: elections.su@coventry.ac.uk
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