Students' Union Deputy President - Sheffield, United Kingdom - The Sheffield College

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    Position: Student Union Deputy President

    Salary: £23,472

    Contract:14-month fixed term contract - running from July 2024 to August 2025

    Location: Sheffield

    Hours: 37 hours X 52 weeks

    The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

    About the Role

    Join us as a Student Union Deputy President to support the Student Union President with the day to day oversight of the college Students' Union functions and events. You will contribute to strategic development to increase engagement with the Union both within college and in the wider community. This will include administrative activities to recruit and support a fully democratically elected team of student volunteers in the roles of SU officers and support delivery of a wide range of engaging events and campaigns for students.

    Our large, vibrant and diverse Further Education College has four main campuses located across Sheffield. We are proud of our work with employers and how we are meeting local skills needs and transforming lives through learning.

    If you're excited about the scope of this role and the opportunity to have a real impact in a place that makes a real difference to lives then read the job description to find out more and apply for this position today.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the delivery of cross-college student activities
    • Provide administrative support for a proactive, responsive information service for learners
    • Support the delivery of Students' Union sponsored clubs, societies, events, campaigns and social activities
    • Provide administrative support for events and activities
    • Support the Students' Union President with the recruitment and management of Students' Union Officers

    Skills & Knowledge

    We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

    • Knowledge of the National Union of Students (NUS),
    • Experience of working with students or volunteers and utilising social media
    • A proactive and positive approach and the ability to works a part of a team
    • Strong IT and organisational skills would be beneficial

    Join our team of talented individuals in a thriving work culture. Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us.

    Tel: Ext: 2302

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    We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Next Steps:

    Closing Date: 06/05/2024

    Interview Date: 13/05/2024

    As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

    Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.

    We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.

    Further details on the employment of ex-offenders can be found in the documents attached to this advert.

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