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Students’ Union Manager

Hartpury University and College

Location: Gloucester
Salary: £30,160 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 24th March 2023
Closes: 17th April 2023
 

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research.

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.

About the Role

Having the best possible student experience is a vital part of university and college life, and a vibrant Students’ Union is pivotal in making a difference. This is an excellent opportunity to make your mark on our Students’ Union ensuring it meets the needs of our students and positively impacts on their studies, residential and social experiences.

As a small and specialist institution, the Hartpury Students’ Union is not set up as an independent entity and works collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of goals, key priorities and future developments.

This will include:

  • The development of a Hartpury Students’ Union strategy
  • Acting as a source of continuity within the Students’ Union, to provide vision and expertise to drive the union towards organisational goals through the Student Rep Coordinator and elected Student Officers
  • Ensuring all Hartpury students have a voice through student representation systems, are listened to and have the opportunity to influence student life
  • Further development of a portfolio of student-led clubs, societies and networks increasing engagement and participation.

About You

  • Knowledge and understanding of students’ union activities
  • Knowledge of developing effective methods for student and/or volunteer engagement
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict
  • Understanding of the key issues students face in colleges and universities

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

  • Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
  • 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
  • Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous pension scheme (LGPS)/(TPS)
  • Employee Discounts Scheme
  • Onsite fitness facilities
  • Support for continuous professional development
  • Flexible working opportunities available
  • Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click the button below to apply online or telephone (01452) 702135 to request documents by post. 

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17th April 2023

Interviews will be held on 28th April 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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