Student Union Administrator - 0.3 FTE Term Time Only in Bradford

We have an opportunity to join our exceptional Student Services team here at Bradford College as a Student Union Administrator. The Student Union Administrator plays a key role within the Personal Development and Students’ Union Team, delivering high-quality, proactive, and student-centred support to enable students to thrive in their studies and wider college life. In addition, the role supports the Personal Development Team by assisting with the organisation and administration of enrichment activities, events and programmes designed to enhance student development, engagement, and wellbeing. Please note that this is a Part Time, Term Time Only role working 14 hours per week, 42 weeks per year.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide academic and welfare advice to students via in person appointments, drop ins, email, telephone and online.
• Support students to make informed decisions by providing clear, impartial, and confidential guidance.
• Advocate on behalf of students with the College and relevant external organisations when required and authorised.
• Signpost and refer students to internal and external specialist support services as appropriate.
• Monitor casework data and student feedback to evaluate service effectiveness and identify recurring themes.
• Provide regular updates and briefings to Students’ Union Officers and staff.
• Support the development of evidence-based campaigns and policy recommendations informed by advice data.
• Provide general administrative support to the Students’ Union, including minute‑taking, correspondence and maintaining stock of publicity materials and other inventory.
• Support purchase order processing, data input, and record keeping for key projects and services.
• Coordinate updates to maintain the Union’s communication channels.

The Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality‑focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training:

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.

Experience:

• Experience of working or volunteering in an education, training, or support services setting.
• Experience providing advice or guidance in an educational, youth, or charitable setting.
• Experience supporting young people or students facing welfare or academic issues.
• Experience of negotiation, advocacy, and partnership working.
• Experience producing reports or insight from data.
• Experience developing or supporting projects or campaigns.
• Experience of administrative or front‑of‑house duties in a busy office.

If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in‑house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.