Engagement Assistant

5 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Union MMU Full time

**Project Assistant(3 roles available)**:
O3.1 - £22,156 per annum, 37 hours per week. 10 month fixed term contract.

25 days leave + bank holidays and discretionary days

Flexible hours

**To deliver targeted faculty plans that drive engagement with Union activity, such as Course Reps, academic representation mechanisms, volunteering opportunities, and academic societies.**

**Who are we?**:
Located in the heart of Manchester, The Union is part business, part charity, part membership body. Operating independently from Manchester Metropolitan University, our aim is to support and represent each one of our student members. Each year our growing team of around 50 full time and up to 100 part time staff, work alongside elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and help fulfil student potential.

Winner of the 2021 Think Student award for the best campaign supporting diversity, The Union is one of 550 students’ unions across the country. And we’re one of the most exciting - with over 38,000 student members and 100 student groups, a huge range of services and a bold strategy.

**What's the job?**:
Reporting to: Academic Representation Manager via Academic Representation Coordinator

Main activities (Course Reps)
- Support the Academic Representation Manager with the recruitment of Course Reps, and monitor the numbers of registered and trained Course Reps in faculties
- Assist with the delivery of Course Rep training
- Act as a first point of contact for Course Reps, and provide support and guidance to Course Reps throughout the role
- Drive mass usage of the online feedback tool, and monitor and, where necessary, act upon the feedback collected through the tool

Main activities (Faculty Work)
- Work with the Academic Representation Manager and Education Officer to represent and support the academic experience in each faculty
- Produce regular briefings and reports on activity in your faculty, including changes that have been made as a result of Course Rep contributions
- Attend relevant faculty committee meetings, and other meetings with University and Union staff where appropriate
- Create and maintain networks with key members of faculty staff

Main activities (Academic Representation)
- Support Union and University consultation with students about aspects of their academic experience
- Support the Academic Representation Manager and Education Officer with reports, projects and campaigns related to academic experience
- Analyse feedback received from students to identify trends affecting the student experience

Main activities (Academic Societies, Volunteering and wider Union activity)
- Encourage setup of and engagement with academic societies in faculties, and work with Union staff to support existing academic societies
- Drive engagement in Union led campaigns and projects such as sustainability and inclusivity-based activity, campaigns and elections

Main activities (General)
- Be mindful of all aspects of diversity and how it affects the student experience and ensure equality of opportunity is at the core of their work
- Attend meetings and training events as required.
- Comply with Union policies, procedures and constitution at all times
- Comply with Environmental Legislation and both support and promote measures introduced within the Union to lessen environmental impact
- Contribute to the positive and professional image of the Union and not act in such a manner as to bring the Union into disrepute>
- Undertake any other duties appropriate for the grade and responsibilities of the post that may from time to time be reasonably requested
- Have a flexible approach to duties and work and, in particular, adopt a team work style with departments and activities across the Union. This may involve undertaking duties in support of the activities and services of other departments
- Understand and uphold the mission, vision and values of the organisation and be always guided by them in the course of work

**Why apply?**:
There has never been a better time to work for The Union. Based just off Oxford Road, in the centre of vibrant Manchester, The Union will train you thoroughly, reward you well and encourage you to build a long-term career that inspires you.

The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces. In return for your passion and experience, we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holiday allowance. We’re absolutely open to considering requests for job-share or part-time working.

We want to support diverse and inclusive work environments and are actively looking for people who share our values. We particularly welcome BAME applicants.

Download the job description and person specification.

**Closing date: 12:00 noon, Wednesday 13 March**

**If you're successful, please be prepared to interview on Wednesday 20 March.**

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