Interim Head of Student Representation (FTC - 6 months)
The University of Sussex Students’ Union is looking for a motivated and experienced individual to provide visionary leadership for student representation across the Union and with stakeholders. This role is critical to ensuring we are creating a culture where students can make positive change.
If you think this role might interest you, please contact James, our Chief Executive on james.h@sussexstudent.com
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an interim Head of Student Representation for 6 months, to cover long-term sickness. We are open to ideas of how this might be delivered, an interim contractor, a secondment from another organisation, etc, so please get in touch and have a chat if you think this role might interest you.
What will this role be doing?
They will be leading the representation teams to enable effective student voice and advocacy across the whole of the University of Sussex. You will have an opportunity to lead on cross-organisational support for the elected officers so that they feel empowered to effectively represent and effect positive change for Sussex students. You will be a member of the senior leadership team developing the activities and operations for the whole of the Students’ Union. You will support the Communications and Digital Support teams on their vital work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that wants to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of students at Sussex.
Deadline for applications is 9am 22 October, with interviews on 30 and 31 October, with a start date as soon as possible after appointment.
For more information, full job description and person spec, please click here.
KEY SUMMARY
Job title: Head of Student Representation
Responsible to: CEO
Responsible for: Student Engagement, Student Voice, Communication and Digital Support (Grades 6), with overall responsibility for all student and permanent staff in these areas (approx. 45 in total)
Salary: Grade 8, starting at £41,928 full-time equivalent per annum, pro rata to £20,964 for six months
Hours of work: 36.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends
Contract: Six months
Applicants: Open to internal and external applicants
* Please note that student applications will NOT be considered for full time positions, as it exceeds the recommended hours of work for individuals in higher education. This applies to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship: Please note that we are now an approved sponsor for Skilled Worker Visa applications. Please contact our HR team if this may be of interest to you.
Location: Falmer House, University of Sussex, BN1 9QF.
KEY DATES
Applications close: Deadline for applications is 9am Tuesday 22 October
Interviews: Tuesday 30 and Friday 31 October
Start Date: As soon as possible after the appointment
If you have any issues or questions regarding your application please get in touch with olga.s@sussexstudent.com
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce because we know how important it is to have decision makers and collaborators with varied lived experiences and backgrounds that reflect the range of needs from our diverse student community.
We welcome applications from everyone, and we want to strongly encourage applications from; people with an ethnic minority or Chinese background, people with a disability, people with dependants, and people who identify as LGBTQ+. We conduct anonymous shortlisting and all of our interview panels have Unconscious Bias Training in order to support the above. We also consider flexible working for those with care commitments. If you have any suggestions as to how we could improve our language or application process please let us know.
ABOUT US
We are looking for skilled, friendly and highly motivated people who share our vision and values.
With our vibrant environment and organisational culture, the Students Union is a dynamic workplace only a few places could match. Led by students we are all about working with students to help them get the most out of their time here at the University of Sussex or Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Whilst being located on Sussex Campus - close to Brighton & Hove - we are separate from the University, something that is crucial to our campaigning and lobbying work.
According to last year's Staff Engagement Survey, the best things about working here is the supportive environment with great people who you can trust and respect as well as the ability to work flexibly for most roles.
Although we have different departments we think of ourselves as one big team and are often working all together on projects or helping each other out at big events such as Freshers week or Elections.
Whilst we cannot really brag about offering the most competitive pay, as is often the case in the third sector, we feel we have a lot of other things going for us, which more than make up for our less competitive salaries.
Working on Sussex Campus and for the SU has lots of perks: Our staff get access to enhanced time off, which normally amounts to an extra 6 days leave in addition to 20 days of annual leave per year, and bank holidays. We also organise staff socials and events throughout the year and pride ourselves on having learning and development opportunities for all our roles and creating a supportive workplace with regular 1 to 1s, an employee assistance programme and professional health services. You can read up more about our benefits below or on our benefits package.
If this sounds like the workplace you’d like to join, we would love to receive your application and get to know you!
STAFF AND APPLICANTS WITH LONG TERM CONDITIONS
The Students’ Union aims to implement reasonable adjustments for all staff and applicants with disabilities, creating a culture of cooperation, shared responsibility and proactiveness to ensure equitable access to jobs. We want to make sure everyone is supported in our selection processes, and are equipped to work safely and get as much as possible out of their role as possible.
For more information about the support we have available follow this link.
ABOUT US
We are looking for skilled, friendly and highly motivated people who share our vision and values.
With our vibrant environment and organisational culture, the Students Union is a dynamic workplace only a few places could match. Led by students we are all about working with students to help them get the most out of their time here at the University of Sussex or Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
Whilst being located on Sussex Campus - close to Brighton & Hove - we are separate from the University, something that is crucial to our campaigning and lobbying work.
According to last year's Staff Engagement Survey, the best things about working here is the supportive environment with great people who you can trust and respect as well as the ability to work flexibly for most roles.
Although we have different departments we think of ourselves as one big team and are often working all together on projects or helping each other out at big events such as Freshers week or Elections.
Whilst we cannot really brag about offering the most competitive pay, as is often the case in the third sector, we feel we have a lot of other things going for us, which more than make up for our less competitive salaries.
Working on Sussex Campus and for the SU has lots of perks: Our staff get access to enhanced time off, which normally amounts to an extra 6 days leave in addition to 20 days of annual leave per year, and bank holidays. Plus, owning our own venues means we have £1 Staff Drinks in our Bars on a Friday - a great and fun way to get to know your coworkers. We also organise regular staff socials and events throughout the year and pride ourselves on having numerous learning and development opportunities for all our roles and creating a supportive workplace with regular 1 to 1s, an employee assistance programme and professional health services. You can read up more about our benefits below or on our benefits package.
If this sounds like the workplace you’d like to join, we would love to receive your application and get to know you.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
We really welcome applications from abroad for all of our vacancies.
Due to legal regulations we have to ensure that everyone is eligible to work in the UK and this would be done by us checking and making a copy of the correct original identification/documentation before your first day of work. However, we do not ask for your eligibility to work during the application stage. You may also be limited in the number of hours you would be allowed to work.
Find out more information about applying to work in the UK.
Find out more information about applying to work in the UK.
In any case, we would encourage anyone to apply for a job in one of our friendly departments to give yourself the chance of being selected, and we would look to see the appropriate original documents before your first day of work.
国际学生
我们希望更多的留学生来申请。根据法律规定，我们必须确保每个人都有资格在英国工作。在你正式开始工作的第一天或之前，我们需要检查你的签证和复印你的护照原件(和/或其他适当的身份证明)。工作时间也可能有一定的限制。
GETTING PAID
Everyone working in the UK needs a National Insurance number in order to get paid. If you are a UK citizen you will automatically have this, however if you are an international student you might want to apply for an NI number at the same time as you apply for a job so there is no delay in your payments. You can do so using this link: https://www.gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number. Please note you cannot apply for a National Insurance Number until you're in the UK, but this should not stop you from completing your application for this role. If you need support in applying for a National Insurance Number you may find that Sussex University's International Support Team can help: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/international-students/international-student-support
MORE INFORMATION
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