Student Voice & Action Coordinator

Job title: Student Voice and Action Coordinator

Location: Newcastle University campus (office based)

Employment type: Full time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £29,455 per annum with annual incremental rises (grade B)

About NUSU

We are Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU) – an innovative, and student-led organisation dedicated to making the university experience unforgettable. As a charity, we are committed to enriching student life through exciting opportunities, wellbeing support, and championing the student voice. Working closely with Newcastle University, we’re right at the heart of campus, offering a dynamic space that includes a live music venue, bar, supermarket, merchandise shop, food outlets, study spaces, and more.

The Student Voice team aims to fulfil NUSU’s commitment to ensuring that students are empowered to shape their student experience, influence the Students’ Union, and have their voices heard locally and nationally.

Role Summary

This is a people focussed role where you will work directly with students helping them turn ideas and ambitions into meaningful change. You will support a wide range of student groups, elected student leaders and individual students. This could include supporting students to bring motions to Student Council, supporting student ACTions and campaigns, and providing practical advice to help students influence policy, experience and culture on campus. You will also coordinate representation for underrepresented groups, such as Liberation Officers and support students to understand and engage with NUSU’s democratic processes.

No two years will look the same. Every year you will work with new students, respond to new priorities and help students find effective ways to make their voices heard.

You will be part of the Student Voice team working closely with the Student Voice Manager, Student Voice and Representation Coordinator and Sabbatical Officers.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, can build positive relationships and brings an open, curious and supportive approach.

Most of the role takes place in standard office hours Monday to Friday. Some work outside of these hours will be necessary including 6 Thursday evenings over the year to support Student Council, 3 evening events per year linked to awards and election results. Time worked outside normal hours is given back as TOIL. Any other additional out of hours requirements will be discussed with you in advance.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please see the full Job Description on our website.

Why Join Us?

At NUSU, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you’ll enjoy:

30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Annual rest and recharge closure – enjoy up to 2 weeks off at the end of the year

Employer pension contribution (4%)

Mental health and wellbeing support

Exclusive student and staff discounts

Paid time off for volunteering and charity work

Subsidised food and drink across our venues

Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career

Hybrid working

Work from anywhere for up to two weeks each year

Flexible working arrangements

No dress code – be yourself at work!

TOIL arrangements

How to Apply

To apply, please email the following to Sign in to view email:

• Your CV
• A completed application form (available on the NUSU website's vacancies page) answering the questions provided to demonstrate how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Please note that applications must include both a CV and a completed Application Form. Unfortunately, applications that do not include both documents cannot be considered.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview process, please let us know, we are happy to help.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on Sunday 13th September. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview which will take place on Monday 28 September.

We truly appreciate every application; however, we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to contact those applicants who haven’t been shortlisted, so if you haven’t heard from us by Monday 21st September this means that you haven’t been successful on this occasion.

Contact Info

For further information please contact Laura Callaghan, Student Voice Manager: [email protected].

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At NUSU, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. We celebrate and value the differences that make each individual unique and strive to create a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, nationality, or marital/civil partnership status. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, all applicants will be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form to help us ensure fair and inclusive recruitment practices.