We’re looking for someone with the passion to support students in shaping and getting the most out of their university experience. In partnership with Bristol University, Bristol SU delivers an academic representation system of over 800 student representatives. You will be working to assist with the running of the academic representation system and working closely with student representatives to find out more about the issues they are trying to tackle and ensure they have access to the support and resources they need. You will support student-led work on educational issues affecting undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research students You will also record and promote the impact of the academic representation system to the wider student body, keeping them up to date about what we are doing to represent their academic interests while at university. 

What’s the job?  

Role: Academic Representation Coordinator 

Hours: 21 hours to be worked flexibly 

Salary: £26,754 to £34,368 (pro-rata). The starting salary for this role is £26,754 FTE. The Grade range for this role is £26,754 to £34,368 FTE and pay can progress annually through the band in line with our pay and reward policy 

Contract: Permanent 

Closing date: Thursday 5 September 2024, 5pm 

Who are we? 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – Bristol SU is a seriously fun place to work.  Our professional staff do something extraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student experience and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 26,000 members, 400 clubs and societies, a diverse range of professional services, and an innovative strategy that will help to create an inclusive and supportive University community. 

What will you bring? 

• You’ll have experience of supporting, motivating and empowering student representatives or volunteers 
• You’ll be able to quickly learn new systems and software and identify opportunities for innovation 
• You know how to effectively manage your time and take responsibility for workload and prioritising of tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• You’re a skilled communicator, able to collaborate with others and build strong relationships with others. 

Why apply?  

Because you’re excited to make a difference!  

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for parents taking maternity, adoption or shared parental leave, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector, a generous pension scheme and at least 40 days’ holiday. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance through flexible working. We provide professional training so that whatever your chosen field of work, with the right mix of challenge and support, you’ll gain fantastic experience, and room to develop and advance your career. 

We are proud to have been recognised through numerous accreditations and awards that demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive and supportive culture. We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won a number of awards for our commitment to diversity, including best Students' Union. We also won a Third Sector Excellence Award at the 2018 Investors in People Awards.  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience. 

Be yourself, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.  

Key dates 

Closing Date: Thursday 5 September 2024, 5pm 

Shortlisting: w/c 9 September 2024   

First Stage Interviews: 24 September 2024