Students' Union Student Voice Coordinator

Interview Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025

Empower Students, Drive Change!

Do you believe in the power of student representation? Are you passionate about ensuring student voices are heard and acted upon? If so, we want YOU to be our next Student Voice Coordinator at the Royal Veterinary College Students’ Union (RVC SU)!

This role places you at the heart of student advocacy, helping students shape their academic experience and influence decision-making within the university. If you're organised, proactive, and passionate about student engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coordinating the Academic Representatives system, ensuring elected students are well-supported in their roles.
• Delivering training programs to equip students with the skills to advocate effectively.
• Liaising with university staff, strengthening collaboration between students, the SU, and the institution.
• Facilitating democratic processes, including SU elections and student feedback sessions.
• Supporting the delivery of advocacy campaigns to address student concerns and improve their experience.
• Monitoring and reporting on student representation activities, providing insight into trends and impact.
• Developing leadership and negotiation skills among student representatives.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience in student representation, advocacy, or democratic engagement.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a diverse student body.
• Ability to analyse feedback and produce reports to drive student-led improvements.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to work.
• Passion for empowering students and fostering an inclusive environment.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a Students’ Union or membership organisation.
• Knowledge of UK university/ HEI governance structures and decision-making processes.
• Experience delivering training or mentoring student leaders.
• Familiarity with national student advocacy organisations (e.g., NUS).

Why Join Us?

• Make a lasting impact on student representation and advocacy.
• Work closely with students and university staff to enhance the student experience.
• Gain invaluable experience in leadership development, policy influence, and democratic engagement.
• Enjoy a flexible role, with occasional evening or weekend work to support key SU activities.

We offer a generous reward package and benefits including:

• Competitive and attractive pension package
• Generous 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and concessionary days)
• A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
• On site café and restaurant
• Free membership to gym facilities at Camden and the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre located on site at Hawkshead (gym, badminton, climbing wall, Zumba, yoga and Pilates classes included)
• Cycle to work scheme

To discuss the role further, please contact:

Callum Roberts on 07398572045 or caroberts@rvc.ac.uk 

If you’re ready to champion student voices and drive real change, apply today!

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