Opportunities Coordinator (Volunteering Projects) at Newcastle University Students' Union
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Newcastle
Salary: £28,104 to 31,632 Per Annum
Salary Type: Salary Scale
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Project Support
Job Title: Opportunities Coordinator (Volunteering Projects)
Location: Newcastle University campus
Employment type: Maternity Cover 13-month contract (starting 1 September)
28 hours/week Salary: £28,104 per annum pro rata £21,267
About us:
Newcastle University Students’ Union is a vibrant, inclusive and progressive organisation which supports and represents students throughout their time at university. We are a charity and our services include academic representation, advice and a substantial clubs, societies, events and volunteering programme. The Union building consists of a live music venue, bar, supermarket, merchandise shop, food outlets, study spaces, a Support & Advice Hub and more. While we work closely with the University, we are two separate organisations.
Position summary:
Are you passionate about volunteering, community engagement and making things happen? Do you love working with students and want to help shape exciting, meaningful opportunities for them? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
- Building strong links with charities and local organisations to offer amazing volunteering experiences.
- Supporting clubs and societies with their community and fundraising projects.
- Helping shape and deliver a brand-new Student Welcome programme.
- Leading on data collection and reporting to showcase the impact of student volunteering.
- Supporting and developing our fab student staff team who help deliver volunteering activities.
- You’ll be part of our dynamic Opportunities team and report to the Head of Opportunities, working closely with colleagues across events, societies and more. It’s a varied and rewarding role that helps students feel good and do good.
Who we’re looking for:
You’re organised, enthusiastic, and great at building relationships, whether with local charities, student groups or colleagues. You’ve got experience of working in community, student or volunteering projects, and you love seeing your ideas come to life.
You’ll need:
- A Level (or equivalent) qualifications
- Knowledge of volunteering or activities development
- Great communication and organisational skills
- Experience writing reports and using data to inform decisions
Benefits:
- 30 days holiday (plus extra Christmas shutdown days)
- Wellbeing days and mental health support
- Hybrid working (our ‘4 in 1’ model)
- "Work from anywhere" weeks
- Time off to volunteer for a cause you care about
- Tailored development plans
- Casual dress code
- Subsidised Co-op on-site
- A friendly, values-led workplace with a real sense of purpose
How to apply:
Visit our website to learn more about us and the role.
Send your CV and a short cover letter to vacancies.union@newcastle.ac.uk, with the job title in the subject line. In your letter, please outline how your knowledge, skills, and experience meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the Job Description: Opportunities Coordinator (Volunteering) JD.pdf
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until Monday 21 July. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview which will take place on Monday 4 August. We truly appreciate every application; however, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.
We can’t wait to hear from you!
We’re for everybody:
At NUSU, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate and value the differences that make each individual unique and strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, nationality, or marital/civil partnership status.
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