Head of Student Voice

1 week ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent Union Full time

**Head of Student Voice & Insight**

£36,812

Generous pension and benefits

37 days' annual leave (rising to 42 after 5 years)

The Head of Student Voice and Insight will be responsible for providing leadership through driving student-led data & insight, for impactful and representative engagement, and managing multiple services and projects overcoming student voice issues. They will help increase positive outcomes for Kent Union’s student reps and academic communities, maximise our democratic processes to ensure they are grassroots and equitable; plus be a champion for advocacy and EDI initiatives to overall enhance the student experience at Kent.

You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, with the experience, and the ability to work collaboratively and to motivate and influence others. You will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the University of Kent to increase Kent Unions reputation, profile, and influence across all relevant platforms.

The role will lead initiatives to gather, analyse, and act upon insights provided by students, ensuring their voices are heard and integrated into decision-making processes at all levels. You will support and empower our elected officers with their campaigns and projects whilst building a great student volunteer initiative to improve reward and recognition.

A key area of student voice is developing and ensuring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is within everything we do. With the launch of our new EDI Strategy 2023-28, this role will be supporting the implementation of the strategy in support of the Director of Advocacy and Student Voice whilst supporting staff on their journey to equity.

The post-holder will be responsible for building constructive relationships with key stakeholders, in particular University staff; and working closely with the full-time Officers in championing an environment where ALL students feel safe and campaign for a positive, inclusive, anti-racist University.

If you require further information, or would like to discuss the role, please contact:
Olivia Adekunle, Director of Advocacy & Student Voice

Closing date 27/05/2024 23:59
Interview date 10/06/2024 00:00

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,812.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/03/2024



  • Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent Union Full time

    **Student Voice Coordinator (Academic & Inclusion)** **Annual Salary £23,028** **35 hours per week** **37 days’ annual leave** The Student Voice department aims to be the hub for amplifying and empowering students’ voices with an inclusive lens. This role is fundamental to Kent Union, and aims to amplify the voices of our members, enhance the...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom Kent Union Full time

    **Head of Student Engagement** c£33,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience) Generous pension and benefits 37 days' annual leave (rising to 42 after 5 years) Kent Union seeks a proactive and visionary leader to drive our Student Engagement department as the Head of Student Engagement, cultivating vibrant and inclusive Higher Education communities. In...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom Canterbury Christ Church University Full time

    Job details **Salary** £33,966 - £36,024 per annum **Contractual hours** 37 **Basis** Full time **Job category/type** Administration **Date posted** 05/07/2023 **Job reference** REQ04345 **Attachments** - attachment- REQ04345 - Student Investigations Officer - Job Description.pdfJob description Student Investigations Officer x 3 positions...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom King's School Canterbury Full time

    King's International College is a proud part of The King's School, Canterbury, the oldest school in the UK. We provide a leading education for international students aged 13-17. The school is looking for a new Head of Recruitment to play a pivotal role working closely with agents, families and students helping them find out about and make the decision to...


  • Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom King's Canterbury International College Full time

    King's International College is a proud part of The King's School, Canterbury, the oldest school in the UK. We provide a leading education for international students aged 13-17.The school is looking for a new Head of Recruitment to play a pivotal role working closely with agents, families and students helping them find out about and make the decision to...


  • Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom King's Canterbury International College Full time

    King's International College is a proud part of The King's School, Canterbury, the oldest school in the UK. We provide a leading education for international students aged 13-17.The school is looking for a new Head of Recruitment to play a pivotal role working closely with agents, families and students helping them find out about and make the decision to...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom King's School Canterbury Full time

    Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement. We are looking for a Head of International Student Recruitment who will lead on the...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom Canterbury Christ Church University Full time

    **Salary** £44,263 to £54,395 per annum **Contractual hours** 37 **Basis** Full time **Job category/type** Managerial **Date posted** 11/06/2024 **Job reference** REQ05071 **_Canterbury Christ Church University Internal Advertisement Only_** **Background of department/role** Canterbury Christ Church University is looking for a Head of...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom EKC Group Full time

    **About The Role**: As a Student Experience Officer you will have a varied and fun working life, striving to ensure the best student experience for all walks of College life. From Freshers’ events to organising a variety of student trips you will have a direct impact on what makes College a great place to study. Whilst a focus on Student Enrichment is...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom EKCGroup Full time

    **About The Role**: As a Lecturer within the Music, Media and Performing Arts Department at East Kent Colleges group you will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning environments, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Your role will also include providing support to learners to enable them to achieve their maximum potential and to...


  • Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom The Independent Schools Council Full time £45,000 - £55,000

    £45-55K PER ANNUM Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine's Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King's School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement. We are looking for a Head of International Student Recruitment who will...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom The Independent Schools Council Full time

    £45-55K PER ANNUM Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement. We are looking for a Head of International Student Recruitment...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom The King's School Canterbury Full time

    Based in the stunning setting of the Precincts of Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine’s Abbey, a World Heritage Site, The King’s School is one of the oldest and most prestigious Schools in the country with an enviable record of academic excellence and achievement. We are looking for a Head of International Student Recruitment who will lead on the...


  • Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom University of Kent Full time

    In this role you will provide a wide-ranging pastoral support service to students whose personal problems or issues risk their academic progress or continued studies. You will also have supervisory responsibility for staff within the team, and together you will make a positive and measurable contribution to the student experience and academic attainment.As...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom EKC Group Full time

    About The Role **Please note this is a part time role which requires the successful candidate to work 12 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £10,831 up to £11,878 per annum** As a Lecturer within the Music, Media and Performing Arts Department at East Kent Colleges group you will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom Canterbury Christ Church University Full time

    Job details **Salary** £30,487- £32,982 per annum with further progression opportunities to £34,980 **Contractual hours** 37 **Basis** Full time **Job category/type** Marketing **Date posted** 07/02/2024 **Job reference** REQ04675 **Attachments** - attachment- REQ04675 Student Communications Officer Job Description.pdfJob description **About...

  • Student Conduct

    2 weeks ago


    Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Recruitment Bureau Full time

    Are you looking for a role that involves face-to-face contact with students and the chance to represent the University to the wider community?Managing student misconduct and complaints is a critical component of the University's aim to build and maintain a supportive, safe and enjoyable environment for its students. Using an understanding of the regulations...


  • Canterbury, United Kingdom Canterbury Christ Church University Full time

    **Salary** £24,533 - £26,444 per annum **Contractual hours** 37 **Basis** Full time **Job category/type** Other **Date posted** 10/06/2024 **Job reference** REQ05022 **Background of Department**: To deliver an outstanding student experience at Canterbury Christ Church University, through the delivery of an enabling, responsive and...


  • Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom University of Kent International College Full time

    Job purposeWe are looking for a Student Services Officer to join our growing Student Services team. The person appointed will be required to provide a high quality & effective professional service to both staff and students, hold strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to handle a wide range of tasks.Main duties and responsibilitiesStudent...


  • Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom University of Kent International College Full time

    Job purposeWe are looking for a Student Services Officer to join our growing Student Services team. The person appointed will be required to provide a high quality & effective professional service to both staff and students, hold strong interpersonal skills, and have the ability to handle a wide range of tasks.Main duties and responsibilitiesStudent...