Collaborative Engagement and Retention Team Coordinator (Black Leadership Programme)

Overview

Collaborative Engagement and Retention Team Coordinator (Black Leadership Programme) – role at NTU within the Centre for Student and Community Engagement (CenSCE).

Location: City Campus. Employment type: Permanent Contract. Salary: £33,045 – £38,026 p.a. pro rata. Closing date: 06/10/2025.

About The Role

The Collaborative Engagement and Retention Team (CERT), based within CenSCE, works in partnership with Academic Schools, Professional Services, and the Students’ Union to design, develop and implement interventions that enhance the engagement, retention, and progression of students at Nottingham Trent University. The team leads initiatives such as Student Mentoring and The Black Leadership Programme.

We are looking for a proactive, confident, and creative individual with a genuine passion for working with students. The successful candidate will be organized with good attention to detail, have strong people and communication skills, and a proven track record of working with a range of stakeholders to deliver successful projects, including coordination of the Black Leadership Programme and other student development initiatives. A team player who is willing to engage in all aspects of CERT’s work—from creative problem-solving to developing and coordinating administrative tasks.

Experience of working with students or young people in an educational context and the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds is essential. Prior experience of running student development programmes or co-curricular schemes (e.g., Diversity Programmes, Student Mentor, Students’ Union or Volunteering schemes, or supporting student clubs or societies) would be advantageous, as would experience of line management.

Please refer to the job description and person specification and include a personal statement in your application demonstrating how you meet the requirements for the role. CVs will not be accepted. For more details, please view the role profile. Applications will be considered even if you do not meet every requirement perfectly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Black Leadership Programme and other student development initiatives.
• Work with Academic Schools, Professional Services and the Students’ Union to design and implement interventions to improve engagement, retention, and progression.
• Coordinate administrative tasks and contribute to project delivery.

Interview date

16th October.

About Us

Nottingham Trent University is a successful and ambitious university recognised for its innovation and inclusivity. CenSCE is committed to enhancing social mobility and widening participation using data, research, and pedagogy. CenSCE facilitates 700+ activities annually, places 300 students in local schools, collaborates with 30,000+ pupils nationwide, and engages 1,000+ volunteers in community projects. Our mission is to ensure university education is accessible and rewarding for all students, regardless of background.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Sarah Hadlow, Collaborative Engagement and Retention Team Manager, at sarah.hadlow@ntu.ac.uk.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – mix of office and home working with flexibility in how you work.
• Flexible working patterns and approaches.
• 25–30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection.
• Health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, discounts, and other voluntary benefits.
• Opportunities for formal and informal professional development.

Safe and Inclusive: NTU promotes an inclusive culture that supports diverse voices. The role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based system; applicants should assess their eligibility before applying. The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education