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
– Company Pension
– Hybrid Working Policy
– Access to University staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe
The Post:
– In November 2021 UPSU launched a new initiative to enhance the Course Rep System at the University of Portsmouth.
– The enhancement project has seen an expansion of support for over 1,000 Course Reps to facilitate skills development, co-creation and academic improvement activity, as well as delivering and creating engaging events to keep reps motivated and engaged with their role.
– Working within the Unions Student Focus team and working closely with our student development team, the University careers service and key academics, we are looking for someone with project management expertise to grow this work and take it to the next level.
The Person:
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, inspirational individual who is passionate about delivering an excellent student centred service. The postholder will have:
– Experience of leading and managing projects and supporting, motivating and developing people.
– Experience of increasing participation and will demonstrate the skills necessary to develop new initiatives and deliver training programmes that inspire participants.
– Excellent communication skills and an understanding of best practice in supporting Student 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.
How to apply
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 Jon Scowen, on 02392 843675 or email jonathan.scowen@upsu.net.
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.
Closing date for applications: Midday, Monday 25th July 2022
Interviews will be held on date: Wednesday 3rd August
The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER® and will ensure that its recruitment activities are mindful of equality and diversity matters.