Student Opportunities Coordinator in City of London

About the role

Some of the best things students do at university happen outside the lecture theatre. They run societies, put on productions, host guest speakers, launch student media and build networks that become friendships for life. As our Student Opportunities Coordinator, you'll be the person who makes that possible.

You'll support around 45 student groups, including student media, cultural groups, performing arts, and much more. Helping their leaders manage money, book spaces, run safe events and grow their communities. It's a hands-on role with real variety: one day you're helping a society plan a trip, the next you're at the heart of Freshers' Fair or celebrating at the groups at our annual SU and Sports Awards.

At Roehampton Students' Union, our mission is simple: to make student life better at Roehampton. We do that by empowering students to build and lead inclusive, vibrant communities. If you love seeing people grow in confidence, enjoy being organised and want work that genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

Helping student groups thrive

• Be the go-to contact for student groups, answering queries through the student group inbox and keeping our website information clear and current.
• Support group leaders with finances, facilities, opportunities and activities.
• Keep an eye on society budgets, spotting issues early and helping groups stay on track.
• Administer the student group grant funding process so it is fair, well-governed and easy to understand.
• Lead and support our Student Opportunities Assistant and casual staff team.

Bringing events to life

• Play a central part in our biggest moments: Freshers' Fair, Student Group Awards, Student Group Elections and leader training.
• Help groups deliver productions, guest speaker talks, trips and tours.
• Make sure activities run safely, including oversight of risk assessments.
• Manage space bookings and keep good records of student group activity.

Growing opportunities for students

• Track engagement data and use it to make improvements throughout the year.
• Work with colleagues across the Union and University to develop training and support for student leaders, with employability built in.
• Help develop Academic Societies alongside our Representation Team, giving students new ways to engage with their studies.
• Share news and stories through social media, blogs and the RSU website.

What you'll bring

You don't need to have done this exact job before. We’re looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised and can juggle lots of groups, deadlines and requests at once.
• Is confident with administration, record-keeping and basic budget monitoring.
• Communicates clearly and warmly, in person, by email and online.
• Enjoys working with students and helping them build skills and confidence.
• Understands, or is keen to learn, how to run safe and compliant events.
• Is comfortable supervising or supporting others.
• Shares our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience in a students' union, university, charity, youth or volunteering setting would be great, but transferable skills from other sectors are just as welcome.

Why join us

• Generous time off:40 days off comprising of 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 7 days' Christmas closure.
• Room to grow: a pay band with the opportunity for annual pay progression.
• Flexibility: a 35-hour week with flexible start and finish times.
• Work with purpose: every day you'll see the difference you make to students' lives.
• A lively campus: be part of the energy of Freshers', awards nights, elections and student productions.
• Develop yourself: gain experience in events, finance, governance, training and team leadership.

The role is mainly Monday to Friday. You'll occasionally work evenings or weekends at key points in the year, such as Freshers' and major events.