Student Opportunities Manager

Student Opportunities Manager

£32,629 per annum
35 hours per week
Cross campus (Cambridge and Chelmsford)

At ARU Students’ Union, the Student Opportunities team play an essential role in enriching student experiences. From planning and delivering large scale events, to establishing and supporting societies, to identifying and brokering volunteering opportunities for the student community, the team play a vital part in each and every student’s experience during their time at ARU.

As the Student Opportunities Manager, you will strategically lead the Student Opportunities team and their impact on the wider student experience, working collaboratively with University departments and partner organisations, as well as a coaching a member of our team of sabbatical Officers.

What you'll be doing

• Leading projects for large scale events
• Supporting the Executive Officer team to deliver activities, events and campaigns
• Managing event budgets and risks
• Sourcing external funding
• Developing volunteering opportunities
• Supporting and managing the Student Opportunities team

What we're looking for

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience assessing risk
• Confidence in leading projects

Skills that will help you

• Ability to coordinate events
• Time management and prioritising skills
• Patience, enthusiasm and ability to motivate others

Where will you be working

This is a cross campus role; your home campus can be either Cambridge or Chelmsford. You will be required to visit the other campus regularly, as required.

Why work for us?

• Flexible working opportunities
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 38 days per year, including Christmas closure and bank holidays)
• A contributory pension scheme
• Discount schemes

About ARU Students’ Union

ARU Students’ Union represents students at ARU across campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and London. In addition, we provide a range of services; academic and welfare advice, support to students running societies and volunteering opportunities in and around the campuses. Whilst we play an important student representative role that sometimes sees us challenge the University, we work closely with them and support areas of delivery within their strategy.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and value representation from all communities on our staff team. We are happy to work flexibly. Please contact recruitment@angliastudent.com if you would like to discuss this further.

Please click HERE for a full job description and person specification.

To apply for this role, we’d like you to complete a video screening as well as sending us some information about yourself. When you click on the button below, you will open an application form. Once you submit this form, you’ll be automatically redirected to the video screening. If you need any support, or if you require an alternative format, please email recruitment@angliastudent.com.

Closing date: Sunday 5th December at midnight
Interviews will be held week commencing 13th December 2021