Student Officer

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is committed to building lifelong relationships with our 65,000 members to help them achieve their potential and improve the lives of patients across the country. In this rewarding role, you will be instrumental in building these pivotal relationships from the moment students embark on their professional journey.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with students and a track record of using creative and interpersonal skills to achieve organisational goals. Together with another Student Officer, you will be at the forefront of our student recruitment and engagement initiatives.

You will play a key role in recruiting physiotherapy students into CSP membership, and as part of this, you will oversee, manage and deliver a programme of university visits across the UK.

You will undertake a wide range of engagement activities to support the CSP’s network of students, including the delivery of events and workshops. Working closely with students, you will develop resources and contribute to CSP marketing campaigns that foster community, highlight the value of CSP membership, and encourage peer-to-peer recruitment. You will develop and use relevant insight to inform your work at all stages.

By building effective relationships with universities and programme leads, student reps, student societies and local CSP teams, you will directly contribute to the success of our student engagement and recruitment initiatives.

So, if you are looking for an exceptionally rewarding and challenging role, and would enjoy working in a matrix team environment, please see below for details on how to apply.

Click here to view a copy of the job description and person specification.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Hannah Smith, Member Recruitment Campaigns Manager, on 020 7306 1136 or email smithh@csp.org.uk

Why work for the CSP?

The CSP is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 65,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and support workers; and one of the largest representative bodies in healthcare.

At the CSP, our goal is to create a culture characterised by innovation, respect, encouragement, passion and teamwork. We all strive for continuous improvement and to be the best at everything we do. We aspire to work in a way that embodies our values of learning, courage, inclusive and integrity. Our shared values are part of our organisational DNA, reflecting the expectations we have of ourselves and others. They guide what we do and how we do it, to have the greatest impact for our members. Please click here for further information.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, Christmas office closure between 25 December to 01 January and generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution.

*The CSP operates hybrid working where employees can work between their home and the office. Through discussions with line managers, the CSP encourages employees to decide how, when and where they work best in a way that balances the needs of the CSP, the team and themselves. Employees are still expected to attend the office for in person meetings when required for their role and the organisation. Homeworking is subject to meeting homeworking assessment requirements, which includes a minimum broadband speed of 18Mbps and a dedicated space to work from.

To enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life, we would be happy to discuss flexible working arrangements with shortlisted candidates (subject to business needs).

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 10am, 23 April 2024.

Interview date: 9 May 2024.

If you require any adjustments during the application stage, please email the Human Resources team at hr@csp.org.uk.

The CSP is committed to equity of opportunity, and we aim to provide a working and learning environment which is free from discrimination. We are taking appropriate steps to create a workforce that reflects the diverse society we work and live in and therefore positively encourage candidates from all sections of the community to apply. To see our Equity, Diversity and Belonging strategy please click here.

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