Student Voice Manager

Hours: Full time considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE / 37.5 hours

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract: Fixed Term (9 months Maternity Cover)

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed

Expected start date: As soon as possible  

We seek to appoint an individual who is able to work in collaboration with colleagues across the University to enable the implementation and development of the University’s Student Voice Strategy with a particular emphasis on increasing representation from those who are under-represented at the university. 

The Student Engagement and Enhancement Team is a new area of the Student Experience Division and focusses on supporting student success throughout University.  The team works on initiatives and programmes primarily but not solely outlined in our access and participation plan. These programmes aim to support underrepresented groups at the university, and are designed to retain students and support engagement, success and progression for all.

You will have knowledge of the higher education environment, student engagement mechanisms and have experience of capturing student voices through a variety of successful and meaningful ways. Robust and effective use of evaluation frameworks will also be central to this role. In addition, you will understand the importance and have experience of working in partnership with students and be able to use your excellent ability to communicate to develop relationships across the university.

A strong team player, we are looking for a positive, pro-active individual who can be flexible and responsive as well as creative and innovative.  

Key Working relationships: Students from across the University, Connectors in co-creation roles, Head of Student Engagement and Enhancement, all academics and professional services within schools, Division of the Student Experience, Student Union, external partners including and other Universities

Please contact Hannah Wallace at rosie.jones@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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