The Role

Working in a newly formed team, this role will see you collaborate with colleagues to support student leaders to run over 300 societies, volunteering projects and campaign groups. The Student Communities and Opportunities Assistant will provide administrative support to the team, organise key communications, aid with monitoring and reporting and offer improvements to existing processes. You may also be involved in some front-facing service delivery, supporting incoming student enquiries.

A passion for supporting students to get the most from their University experience is a must, as is a calm approach to working with our dynamic and enthusiastic groups. You should be well-organised, comfortable managing data and able to work in an agile manner across a range of projects with the ultimate goal of helping provide students with a space where they belong in Sheffield!

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Working at the Students’ Union

We exist to represent, support and enhance the lives of our members. We’ve done so since 1906. We are an independent charity and work closely with the University to achieve a world-class student experience. We’ve got a fantastic modern building featuring cafes, two shops, four bars, an advice centre, an activities and sports zone, where students can join over 400 sports clubs and societies. There’s something different happening in the SU every day: from club nights to film screenings, live music, theatrical performances and fascinating talks. We offer a relaxed space for students to take time out. We also have a nursery and offer childcare. We’ve been rated the best Students’ Union in the UK by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey for ten years running!

Creating a more diverse team

Sheffield Students’ Union is committed to creating a fairer, more equal, more diverse and inclusive, and liberated workforce. 

What we are currently doing to create an inclusive workplace - 

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion working group and staff network 
• Training and development in ED&I
• Accessibility audits
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Inclusive policies and procedures 

We want to support you to do your best during the application process, so please do get in touch at su-people@sheffield.ac.uk with any questions you may have. Additionally, if you have a disability, mental health condition or any other additional needs (such as dyslexia, autism or anxiety), please do let us know so we can tailor the process to suit you.

Your Benefits

You will work in an exciting and progressive environment and enjoy great staff benefits: 

• 30 days annual leave per year + Bank holidays 
• Cycle to work scheme and cycle hub 
• Flexible working hours and WFH opportunities
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Well being Programme
• Opportunity to purchase an NUS card
• Enhanced sick pay 
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity and Shared Parental Leave pay  

Salary: Band A - £22,355 - £24,811

Hours: 35 hours/week

Closing date: 9am, Monday 16th June

Interviews: Wednesday 25th June

Start Date: Monday 21st July