Community Project Worker - Membership Services

COMMUNITY PROJECT WORKER
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
2 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Hours: Full Time - 36.5 hours per week. Some weekend and evening working will be required and agreed in advance

Salary: £21,757 to £25,198

Benefits: 20 days holiday and not less than 15 days pro rata for Christmas, New Year, Easter, May-Day, Spring and late Bank holidays (or days in lieu thereof), Contributory Pension Scheme

The organization is looking for a key addition to its Representation & Democracy team which is part of our Membership Services Directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity to support student-led community liaison projects and build constructive relationships with community stakeholders. The aim of this role is to support students to settle in smoothly and integrate with their local communities by facilitating consultation and collaboration with community stakeholders. This would include local resident groups, housing providers, businesses, charities, campaign groups and local councillors and local authority staff.

An important part of the role will be to signpost information that connects local stakeholders with our student community and supporting staff.

In order to succeed, you must be a proactive and personable individual who can work on their own initiative and develop working projects with tact and sensitivity. A commitment to membership organisations and knowledge of local authorities and local communities are essential in an applicant. The job requires an understanding of the issues facing our students and knowledge of higher education.

You must also possess excellent planning and flexible communication skills.

If the prospect of working in a democratic student-led environment has caught your imagination and you have a desire to support our community engagement activity then this post could be your next challenge.

CLOSING DATE: 9am Monday 6th March 2017
INTERVIEW DATE: Monday 13th March 2017

(You must be available to attend an interview on this date if you are shortlisted)

The organization is committed to anti discriminatory practices and works to ensure all people are able to give their best to the SU. All decisions are taken on merit. We would encourage applications from all sections of the community in order to improve the diversity of the workforce

Please click 'Apply' for more information and be sure to include a valid email address as you will be sent an application form.