Voice and Support Manager Liverpool, England
Job description
Location: Student Life Building, Liverpool City Centre, L3 - close to public transport links
Salary: currently £32,226 – 35,572 per annum
Hours / Workstyle: 35 per week (annualised) Flexible and Hybrid subject to service needs - Permanent
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 2 April 2023
Interview date: 13 or 14 April 2023
The Role
We’re looking to recruit a passionate, strategic-thinking leader who will empower and support student representatives and leaders to shape and improve the University, the wider community and world around them.
You will love working with students and helping to amplify their voices through various feedback mechanisms will be your bread and butter. Boasting great analytical and communication skills, you will lead a small team and work in partnership with key stakeholders to maximise results and the value of the feedback we receive.
Armed with enthusiasm, tenacity and a can-do attitude, you will make sure our student voice function is well-coordinated, holistic and supports operational management and strategic level initiatives.
About JMSU
It’s our job is to make sure our 27,000 students get the most out of their University experience. We put our students at the heart of everything we do – whether it’s planning events, helping to develop campaigns, providing them with opportunities to make friends and learn something new, and everything in between.
We’re a small but mighty team and we are growing so, if you’re on the lookout for a role in a friendly, hard-working environment which offers bucketloads of autonomy, support and fun, we want to hear from you.
Taking Action on Inclusion
At JMSU, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace We're proud to be a welcoming, friendly and inclusive team and want all our people to confidently be themselves and feel they belong.
We are also not scared to admit this is a work in progress! We know the importance that students see themselves reflected by our staff team and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from LBGTQ+, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic candidates who are under-represented within our core staff team
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you are excited about this but there are criteria you don’t match exactly, please don’t be put off applying. It may not be a deal breaker - just make sure you get across why you think you're right for it and how the gaps may be approached. Even if not right for this role, you might be perfect for another
You can read more about our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion at ---
We have some great staff benefits at JMSU
· Location, Location, Location: We’re right in the centre of Liverpool and surrounded by everything the City has to offer.
· Commuting made easy: Our main office is a few minutes walk from both Lime Street and Central train stations
· Office goals: Our modern, open plan office offers good space, staff chat and city views (and our biscuit tin is regularly topped up, too).
· We’re hybrid, baby: Enjoy the best of both worlds - mix up your working week between the office and your home space
· Annual leave aplenty: Make the most of 32 days annual leave (plus public holidays) and enjoy regular breaks.
· ‘Tis the season to be off work: We’re closed for Winter break, so you can take a rest or enjoy some seasonal activities
· Flex appeal: We offer a range of flexible working options for when life gets in the way of working 9-5, Monday to Friday and are happy to consider any specific needs
· Every day is a school day: There’s plenty of learning and development opportunities to explore and help you grow and we have access to all LJMU staff development
· Parent perks: We offer enhanced parental leave and pay options, including grandparents leave, shared parental leave, adoption leave, maternity and paternity leave
· Get active for less: All staff can make the most of reduced LJMU gym membership which includes classes, too.
· Discounts aren’t just for students: Save extra pennies with access to student discount schemes including Totum, Unidays, Discounts for Teachers and others.
· Wellbeing and sickness covered: We offer an Employee Assistance Programme and sick pay scheme to help take the extra stress out of sickness absence.
· Nest Pension Scheme
To find out more about working with us visit https://www.jmsu.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us
How to apply:
Visit our website and download, complete and return your Application Formand Equality and Diversity Monitoring Formto [email protected]. You can also use this email to enquire about the general recruitment process or applying in an alternative format.
All offers of employment are conditional upon receipt of references satisfactory to us, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of the qualifications stated on your application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,226.00-£35,572.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Flexitime
- On-site gym
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool, L3 5LJ
Reference ID: PE0323
