Our vision is that every Student will be proud to be a part of Staffs

Staffordshire Students' Union is the representative body for the 13,500 students that form our community here at the University of Staffordshire. Our vision is that every Student will be proud to be a part of Staffs - proud of their academic achievements, their University experience and their community. We work in partnership with the University to ensure students can access support, feel a sense of belonging, and have genuine opportunities to shape their academic experience. You can learn more about who we are, and what we do by clicking here.

We’re looking for a confident, motivated Rep Engagement Lead to empower and support our network of student representatives across all campuses. You’ll help transform “a list of names” into a thriving community of active changemakers — students who feel confident, connected, and able to influence real improvements within their course, school and wider university experience.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the full rep engagement cycle: recruitment, training, community‑building and year‑round support
• Deliver engaging, inclusive training (in-person and via our Rep Hub) that helps students feel welcome, informed and confident
• Help reps gather student feedback, close loops, solve problems and share impact stories
• Build strong partnerships with academic staff, officers and colleagues to tailor engagement for different communities
• Coordinate democratic and engagement activities such as Elections, Student Forums, Members’ Meetings and welcome events
• Supervise and support Voice & Advocacy Union Team Members (student staff)
• Champion Student Voice as a core part of the student experience at Staffs

If you’re passionate about empowering others, building communities and amplifying student voice, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Requirements

Essential Criteria

• A strong communicator, confident engaging with students and colleagues across digital and in‑person spaces
• Skilled at building positive, collaborative relationships
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience working or volunteering in student-focused, educational, charity, or community settings
• Able to design and deliver accessible training and engagement activities
• Values-driven and inclusive, with a commitment to fairness and belonging
• Comfortable using digital tools to support communication and engagement
• Able to gather and summarise student feedback clearly and accessibly

Desirable Criteria

• Experience supervising or supporting volunteers or student staff
• Understanding of academic structures or democratic processes
• Experience coordinating events, campaigns or engagement projects
• Ability to create impact stories or feedback summaries

Please click here to view the full Job Description

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people from black, Asian, Arab, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be just who we are looking for.

Reasons to be Proud

💚 An Organisation to Be Proud Of

Join a long-standing, passionate, student‑centred organisation where no two days are the same.

📅 Unique Working Hours

Our annualised hours system balances the intensity of term-time with generous holiday periods, including time off over Summer, Easter, Christmas and New Year.

🌈 A Vibrant Campus Environment

You’ll work alongside teams delivering Advice, Advocacy, Lettings, Student Voice & Engagement, hospitality outlets and more.

💷 Matched Pension

Up to 6% employer-matched contributions.

🚀 Competitive Pay & Development

A competitive salary with opportunities to progress, plus access to a wide range of professional development opportunities as part of our learning community.

Details of this Role

Hours: Full-time based on 37 hours per week (annualised)

Holiday: 5 Weeks per year plus Bank Holidays pro rata (That's 33 days!)

Start date: May 2026 onwards

Working Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends

Location: Stoke-on-Trent Campuses (some work at Stafford and London sites)

Salary: £25,363 to £30,341 (Grade 4/5, SCP 18-25) depending upon experience 

Interviews: Week Commencing 18 May 2026

Closing date: 11 May 2026 at 9am (We may close this advert ahead of the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so early application is advised)

Details
£25,363.00 - £30,341.00 per year
Location: Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, GB