At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead student engagement initiatives and shape the student experience at Worcester Students' Union.
- Company: Worcester Students' Union, a dynamic organisation focused on student representation.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence decisions, develop leadership skills, and create a lasting impact.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team committed to innovation and student empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster thriving communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in leadership roles within student unions or similar organisations.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Please note, this vacancy is with the Worcester Students' Union and not the University of Worcester.
Help shape the future of the student experience at Worcester Students' Union. Are you an inspiring leader who believes students should be at the heart of every decision? Do you have the vision to build thriving student communities, champion student voice and lead high-performing teams to make a genuine difference?
Worcester Students' Union is looking for an exceptional Head of Student Engagement to join our Senior Management Team and lead one of the Union's most influential areas. This is an exciting opportunity to shape how thousands of students engage with university life, from academic representation and democratic processes to student groups, advice services and community building.
About the role
As Head of Student Engagement, you will provide strategic leadership across our student engagement, representation, insight, advice and student activities functions. You’ll lead an experienced team responsible for:
- Student Voice and democratic engagement
- Academic representation
- Help and Advice
- Student Groups, including societies, sports clubs and Networks
- Student insight, research and impact
- Leadership development and engagement opportunities
Working closely with our elected Officers, the Union’s Senior Management Team, University colleagues and external partners, you’ll ensure students influence decisions that affect their lives while creating opportunities for every student to belong, participate and succeed. This is a role for someone who enjoys thinking strategically while remaining connected to the day-to-day student experience.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience leading teams within Students’ Unions, Higher Education, charities or membership organisations
- Is passionate about student voice, engagement and representation
- Can build strong partnerships and influence senior stakeholders
- Uses insight, evidence and data to improve services and demonstrate impact
- Has experience developing strategy and translating it into meaningful action
- Is an inspiring leader who develops others and creates inclusive, high-performing teams
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
This is a chance to join an ambitious organisation at an exciting point in its development. We have recently recruited a new CEO and there is the opportunity to shape the team, not only in terms of the strategic direction but also through recruitment opportunities. You’ll become part of a collaborative Senior Management Team committed to innovation, partnership and putting students first. You’ll have the opportunity to influence institutional decision-making, shape the future direction of the Union and lead services that make a lasting difference to students every day. Most importantly, you’ll help create an outstanding student experience where every Worcester student feels heard, represented and empowered.
Ready to make an impact? If you’re an ambitious leader who is passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for students and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Help shape the future of Worcester Students' Union.
Closing date for applications: Midday 24 July 2026
Interviews will be held on: w/c 10 August 2026
Head of Student Engagement in Worcester employer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER
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