Student Voice Graduate
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to lead the support of our Student Reps.
This role is ideal for someone who values the power of student representation, believes in fostering a sense of community, and is passionate about empowering students to shape the future of Sussex. It’s an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills in administration, communication, organization, supervision, and leadership.The role involves engaging with diverse individuals and groups, building relationships, and providing tailored support to Student Reps. You’ll need strong organizational skills, a student-led approach, and the drive to inspire and implement positive change. With support and guidance, you will learn and grow while developing your expertise in student engagement and advocacy.
This graduate-level position comes with comprehensive learning and development opportunities, supported by a collaborative and friendly manager. You’ll receive tailored training and development sessions as part of your role, equipping you with skills and experience for future career progression.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Student Voice Graduate
Responsible to: Democracy and Representation Coordinator
Salary: Grade 3; £24,931 full-time equivalent.
Hours of work: 36.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends.
Contract: Fixed term - 2 year post.
Location: Falmer House, University of Sussex, BN1 9QF. However, we are supportive of hybrid working with staff expected to work a minimum of 50% of their hours from the office, unless otherwise agreed with their line manager
Applicants: University of Sussex or BSMS graduates (graduated in, 2022, 2023, 2024), or Sussex Students’ Union staff.
The Union looks to employ these graduates and SU staff in order to provide valuable skills and experience to them, increasing their employability and personal development.
*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.
For more details please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with hradmin@sussexstudent.com.
KEY DATES
Close applications: 14th February 2025.
Interviews: 4th and 5th March 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be given a task 2 weeks before to present it at the interview.
Expected start date: ASAP
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
We are really 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.
STAFF AND APPLICANTS WITH LONG TERM CONDITION
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.. 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!
If you’re still reading, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Here’s the thing, though — research suggests that 60% of women and underrepresented folks might have already talked themselves out of applying. Even if you don’t check every box, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences makes an organisation stronger — and the stronger and more diverse we are the closer we are to being the best Students' Union for all Sussex Students.
STAFF BENEFITS
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. 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.
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.
For those applying for our graduate roles, you may be eligible to have visa application fees reimbursed as part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Find out more about our Visa Reimbursement Policy and Procedure.
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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