Collaborative Engagement and Retention Team Coordinator (Black Leadership Programme)

Support our students at every stage of their journey.

Doing things differently.

About the Role

The Collaborative Engagement and Retention Team (CERT), based within the Centre for Student and Community Engagement (CenSCE), works in partnership with Academic Schools, Professional Services, and the Students’ Union to design, develop and implement interventions that enhance the engagement, retention, and progression of students at Nottingham Trent University. Examples of the work that the team lead include Student Mentoring and The Black Leadership Programme.

We are looking for a proactive, confident, and creative individual with a genuine passion for working with students. The successful candidate will be organised with good attention to detail, have strong people and communication skills, and a proven track record of working with a range of stakeholders to deliver successful projects, which includes the coordination of our Black Leadership Programme as well as other student development initiatives. We need a team player who is willing to get involved in all aspects of the work of CERT from creative problem-solving to developing and coordinating administrative tasks.

Experience of working with students or young people in an educational context and the ability to connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds is essential. Whilst not compulsory, prior experience of running student development programmes or co-curricular schemes (e.g., Diversity Programmes, Student Mentor, Students’ Union or Volunteering schemes or supporting student Clubs or Societies) would be advantageous, as would experience of line management.

Please refer to the job description and person specification and include a personal statement in your application which clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirements for the role. CVs will not be accepted.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.

Interview date: 16th October

About Us

Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university that is recognised for its innovation and inclusivity and being bold enough to do things differently.

Our Centre for Student and Community Engagement (CenSCE) is committed to enhancing social mobility and widening participation using data, research, and pedagogy. CenSCE is known for innovation and quality in higher education. Our people, insights, and innovative approaches enhance engagement amongst our students and communities to create positive change, empowering students to excel in university and beyond.

We facilitate 700+ activities annually, place 300 students in local schools, collaborate with 30,000+ pupils nationwide, and engage 1,000+ volunteers in community projects. If you're passionate about advancing social mobility and possess expertise in data and research, join our team. Our mission is to ensure university education is accessible and rewarding for all students, regardless of background. Contribute to our mission and grow your career in a dynamic environment.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 1st September 2025. For any informal queries about the role or the CenSCE team, please contact Sarah Hadlow (Collaborative Engagement and Retention Team Manager) at sarah.hadlow@ntu.ac.uk