This part-time post supports student groups in charity, liberation and political societies at the University of Southampton Students' Union (SUSU). The post-holder builds relationships with around 50 of those groups, mainly on fundraising, volunteering and political and liberation themes, and leads the Union's student fundraising. Working 28 hours over at least four days, the role sits within a team serving over 450 groups and running events such as Freshers and Elections. SUSU cannot sponsor visas, so applicants must already hold the right to work.
What the job involves
- Build and maintain relationships with around 50 student groups in charity, volunteering, political and liberation themes
- Lead SUSU's student fundraising activity
- Support groups to turn charity fundraising ideas into successful activities
- Ensure strong financial record-keeping and regulatory compliance for fundraising
- Help groups meet their goals, address challenges and run activities safely, sustainably and inclusively
- Take responsibility for health and safety and compliance across student groups, escalating issues promptly
- Support volunteer development and spend time in the community with student volunteers
- Plan and deliver events
- Contribute to the wider team supporting over 450 student groups and major events such as Freshers, Elections, Awards and Varsity
- Manage and prioritise own workload across multiple projects
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of planning and delivering events
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to volunteer development and the student experience
- Ability to build strong, positive relationships with student volunteers in the community
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and manage own workload
- Confidence taking responsibility for health and safety and compliance
- Ability to ensure processes are followed and elevate issues appropriately
What’s offered
- 24 days paid holiday per year pro rata, plus 8 closure days and 8 bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional week of holiday
- Employer pension contribution of 10% into a defined contribution scheme
- Discounted UniLink and Blue Star bus passes
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
