Derby College Students' Union Manager Derby, England
Job description
Job Title: Derby College Students’ Union Manager
Job Location: Across all Derby College sites
Reference: DCSU
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Monday – Friday
Closing date: Sunday 16th July 2023
Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday 25th July 2023
The vision of Derby College Group (DCG) is to create world-class, accessible education opportunities that enrich lives and make bright futures a reality for all. DCG is committed to providing educational excellence, championing social mobility and driving economic prosperity. We deliver high-quality academic, vocational and technical education that empowers people to achieve their ambitions while providing employers across the Midlands and beyond with the talented workforce of tomorrow.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Students’ Union Manager to join Derby College Group’s Student Union based across all Derby College sites.
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated professional who is ready to deliver an outstanding experience to our students, who will be responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the Students’ Union.
Role Responsibilities:
- The development of a Derby College Students’ Union strategy
- Ensuring all Derby College students have a voice through student representation systems, are listened to and have the opportunity to influence student life
- Acting as a source of continuity within the Students’ Union and the primary point for the SU Executive Committee, working strategically with the Trustee Board
- Responsible for operational and financial management, with timely reporting to the Trustee Board to enable effective decision making.
- Maintain good networks and communication channels with Derby College staff, other Student Unions and external bodies and promote the benefits of the student union to the College community.
About You
- Knowledge and understanding of students’ union activities.
- Knowledge of developing effective methods for student and/or volunteer engagement
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong influencing skills and the ability to manage conflict.
- Understanding of the key issues students face in colleges.
Benefits of working at Derby College Students’ Union:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Funded training and development
- Membership of Nest Pension scheme
- 39 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- TOTUM discount card (student discount card equivalent)
- Discounted train travel
- Discounted Little Explorers Nursery at DCG's Broomfield site
- Eye Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If you are passionate about helping the workforce of the future, then we would love to hear from you – we are proud of our diverse workforce and welcome applications from the whole community.
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
