FAITH COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR in Aberystwyth

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: FAITH COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR (FIXED TERM UNTIL JUNE 2027)

Applications from current students are warmly welcomed, provided they can meet the commitments of the position alongside their studies.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of Student Opportunities

SALARY: Undeb Aber Coordinator grade: presently starting at £27,500 (pro rata)

HOURS: 0.5 Full-time (18 hours per week), to be worked flexibly in negotiation with line manager.

DATE OF WRITING: August 2026

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To strengthen belonging, wellbeing and engagement for students of faith by supporting vibrant, self-organising faith communities and working with the University and wider community partners to develop provision that enables full and confident participation in faith activity. To provide operational support for students of faith societies, ensuring they offer diverse, inclusive and exciting opportunities. To act as the first point of contact for Faith societies, supporting committees, enabling safe and accessible activity, and helping students build community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Faith student communities

To provide students with the opportunity to develop and join shared faith student communities

Facilitate connections among students of faith and organise events and activities that celebrate their beliefs, communities and promote their needs.

Act as a go-between for individual students and relevant faith groups, supporting them to join communities where they can belong.

Working with colleagues, to promote student group opportunities throughout the membership, at key times of year, such as Welcome Week and Re-Freshers

To ensure all faith societies and projects operate in line with Undeb Aber policies and values, including specifically health and safety provision

To work with AU colleagues in facilities management to provide access to facilities required for student groups activities

• To be an advocate for TeamAber and promote affinity with Undeb Aber

To facilitate and support societies and volunteer projects to operate effectively and run/access events including appropriate transport (inc. minibuses), accommodation, room bookings etc.

• To maintain appropriate contact relations with alumni and the alumni department

2. Key connections and relationships

Support relevant student Officers to represent students of faith effectively and deliver their priorities.

• Work with key Undeb Officers to ensure students’ faith needs are understood and addressed.

Support student faith group and individual involvement in relevant community and University-led projects where relevant.

Build relationships with relevant University departments and local faith organisations and groups to create opportunities for community integration and collaborative projects.

3. Other Duties:

To attend meetings, conferences and training events that may support the effective achievement of the above tasks, and which may promote Undeb Aberystwyth’s interests, locally, regionally and nationally.

To positively promote and uphold the values and policies of Undeb Aber.

To be an advocate for Undeb Aber and our work, locally, regionally and nationally as opportunities arise.

• To work within the terms of the governing documents of the Union, principally the Constitution.
• To contribute to Students’ Union publications and informational materials.
• To assist in key Students’ Union events throughout the year including Welcome Week & Elections

To uphold reasonable expectations regarding health and safety, data protection and other relevant regulations and legislation as appropriate.

Have a flexible approach to duties and work and, in particular, adopt a teamwork style with departments and activities across the Union. This may involve undertaking duties in support of the activities and services of other departments

Environmental consideration and environmental best practice is the responsibility of all Students’ Union staff

• To contribute to Union projects and participate in working groups
• To demonstrate Students’ Union behaviours & standards in daily working life

Changes to Job Description

This job description may be subject to modification or amendment at any time following consultation with the post holder.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks carried out by the post holder. It does, however, set out the main expectations of the Union in relation to the post holder’s duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be expected to undertake alternative/additional work commensurate to the pay grade.

PERSON SPECIFICATION – FAITH COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR

• CRITERIA Requirement Application Interview
• QUALIFICATIONS
• Good general education, typically to the Higher/A levelequivalent Essential √
• University/College Degree or equivalent Desirable √
• EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrable experience of working effectively on own initiative Essential V
• Experience of arranging engaging meetings and events Essential V
• Experience of planning and implementing promotional and communication campaigns Essential √√
• Experience of managing, motivating and training volunteers in independent, self-directed roles Essential √√
• Experience of using a wide range of online media including online social networks and developing/managing website content Essential V V
• Experience of developing and supporting projects Essential V √
• Understanding of the challenges faced by international or culturally minoritised students, informed by personal or community experience Desirable V V
• Experience of supporting political/community representatives Desirable √√
• Previous experience in a democratically led organisation and supporting community cohesion Desirable √√
• KNOWLEDGE
• Understanding of current issues and themes for students in Higher Education and Students' Unions Essential √V
• Demonstrated interest in or experience of developing student, shared interest or faith-based communities, with clear enthusiasm for achieving meaningful change that positively impacts the lives of others Desirable V √
• ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS
• The ability to work effectively in a team and to empower and motivate others Essential V V
• Self-starter with can do attitude and a calm disposition especially under pressure. Self-motivated and self-reliant. Essential √
• The ability to be creative and innovative in promoting a range of services/activities to a wide and diverse audience Essential √V
• Exceptional Interpersonal and Communication Skills (Written and Oral) Essential √V
• Able to create and maintain strong working relationships Essential V
• Able to overcome hurdles and problems in a constructive manner Essential V V
• Sound project management skills. Essential V V
• Confident and capable of enthusiastic outreach work involving speaking to students Essential V V
• Skilled in IT, including a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office, good understanding of social media tools including Facebook, Twitter and website work. Desirable √V
• VALUES AND ETHICS
• Desire to work within a democratic student led environment and put students first Essential V
• Understanding and commitment to equal opportunities Essential √
• Desire to work within organisation servicing a culturally diverse membership Essential V
• Committed, positive, outgoing and approachable with a 'can do' attitude Essential √V
• Demonstrably high standards of personal integrity Essential V