Sustainability Community Organiser

Hours: 0 hour contract (up to 12hrs per week)

Location: Across Westminster campuses

Contract: September 2026 - July 2027

Application Note: Please only apply if you are going to be a student for the academic year commencing September 2026. You will only be able to hold one part‑time staff role during the academic year so please do not apply for multiple roles. If we feel when you are interviewing/assessing, you will be suitable for another role we will flag this.

Note: The application requires you to record yourself presenting a presentation you create on the topic given. Failure to submit this will warrant your application incomplete and your application will not be considered.

Job purpose: At UWSU we are committed to enabling transformative student experiences that are positive, inclusive, and with a welcoming culture that can be shared and celebrated by all. We want to create spaces and train leaders that support community building and change‑making. Community Organisers work with student communities to enable them to address issues and lobby for change within the University. This role exists to ensure students’ voices are heard and acted on. It is a varied and exciting role in which you will develop leadership, facilitation and organisational skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Engage students with the work of UWSU and Sabbatical Officers, actively seeking to involve students who have not previously interacted with the Union.
• Perform on‑ground outreach, going into student spaces to build connections, gain insight and engage students with campaigns.
• Work with and champion the needs of your community, helping to shape SU policy and advocate for change within the University.
• Facilitate relevant Democratic Forums (student‑led spaces, focused on change‑making); COs will support students to identify and organise campaigns, escalate and report on the progress of actions assigned to stakeholders, and ensure correct Forum procedures are followed.
• Confidently support students in navigating democratic processes.
• Work with students, Sabbatical Officers and UWSU staff to progress campaigns selected by Democratic Forums.
• Have an understanding of charity law and its impact on student activism.
• Collaborate with other Community Organisers where relevant.
• Attend University Committee meetings where relevant.
• Contribute to the work of UWSU Sustainability Working Group and Sustainability Champion.
• Facilitate the Sustainability Forum.
• Advocate for student interests and priorities regarding sustainability, ensuring student voice is present in key decision making.
• Build relationships and collaborate with the University Sustainability team.
• Work with the Liberation Community Organiser to ensure marginalised voices are heard in conversations about sustainability.

Who would this role suit?

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about sustainability and supporting their fellow students to make positive change.

What is in it for me?

• Truly flexible working – you’ll never be asked to work over a lecture.
• Access to our employability support and development programme.
• Access to the employee assistance programme.
• Team socials and staff parties.
• Experience working in a varied and fast‑paced environment.
• A fun working environment and great culture – you get to work with your fellow students!

Qualifications & expertise:

• Must be a current student at the University of Westminster.
• Have knowledge of, and experience within, the relevant student community.
• A confident communicator and able to build relationships with staff and students.
• Well organised and able to plan, deliver, and review projects effectively.
• A confident leader who can provide guidance to students.
• A creative thinker who can problem‑solve and overcome barriers.
• Able to clearly capture and convey information in writing.

Values & behaviours:

• A belief in the importance of student‑led change.
• A commitment to making democratic spaces inclusive and accessible to all students.
• An awareness of UWSU’s values and how to embody these through this role.
• A commitment to shape UWSU to meet the needs of students.