Who we are
 

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen. 
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). We also fund and facilitate student activities on campus, including societies, sports clubs, media groups, and raise money for charities via Raising and Giving (RAG) initiatives. 
 

About the job 
 

Do you want to help students change the world? 
 

Do you want to be involved in sector-leading research that sits at the heart of LSESU's bold and exciting new strategy?
 

If so, this might just be the role for you!
 

Armed with a new strategy that is seeking to make LSESU the definitive, reliable and credible advocate for students, this role is central to the forward-thinking work that will be taking place at LSE over the coming months and years.
 

With highly engaged students who are passionate about making change, you could be involved in some of the most exciting work in the sector.
 

The role sits within the Representation Team and so you will also be heavily involved in the planning, delivery and evaluation of key work across the team, including our biannual student elections, Teaching Awards, and many other cross-organisational events and activities.
 

Given the breadth of work undertaken within the team, expect there to be plenty of opportunities to grow, develop and pick up new skills outside of the main responsibilities of the role.
 

We are looking for a Student Voice Coordinator (Policy Focus)!
 

If you have any questions or would like to talk through the role options, please contact the hiring manager, Andy, a.morwood@lse.ac.uk
 

Student Voice Coordinator (Policy Focus)
 

Our policy-focussed Student Voice Coordinator will sit at the heart of our bold new research strategy, providing cutting-edge insights into the needs of our membership. They will remain an expert in all topics Higher-Education focussed, keeping staff and student leaders updated, and identifying opportunities for research collaboration with other organisations.
 

Who are we looking for?
 

All successful applicants will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and take a creative approach to problem solving. Above all the role is varied and dynamic, so we’re looking for someone who is able to juggle multiple priorities with positivity and enthusiasm, and who relishes the opportunity to be challenged and to find innovative ways to take on new endeavours.
 

You’ll also be a genuine team-player; someone who looks out for their colleagues, supports them when they need help and who throws themselves into the large cross-team and cross-organisational activities as they come up.
 

For the Student Voice Coordinator (Policy Focus) role in particular, we are looking for a strong researcher with the ability to undertake high-quality quantitative and qualitative research. 
 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
 

Why apply?
 

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

Benefits and Perks
 

In return for your passion and experience we offer:
 

?      25 days holidays per year 

?      Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter on top of your 25 days annual leave and bank holidays

?      Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated sports professionals, with a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes available free for SU staff

?      Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on a bicycle purchase

?      Access to LSE staff training courses

?      Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts

?      Flexibility for work-life balance

?      Interest-free Travel loan

How do we recruit?

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:

Part 1. Complete a Supporting Statement, telling us about your suitability for the role (this is what will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for an interview). In doing so, please (1) ensure that your personal statement is no longer than 2 sides of A4, (2) ensure that you don’t include any personal details within your personal statement, and (3) use the job description and person specification as a guide to help write it.*
 

*Your supporting  statement is all that we will see when shortlisting, so please be sure to cover everything that you’d like us to know about your suitability for this role within it, making it clear that you meet all of the job’s specification requirements.
 

Part 2. Complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form, so that we’re able to contact you if shortlisted for an interview. This will only be seen by our HR team (and will therefore have no impact on shortlisting), but it does help us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants.
 

Part 3. Please attached your completed CV outlining the jobs or voluntary roles you have had.
 
Want to apply?
 

To apply for this role, please complete an online application -found on our website here: Vacancy

Job application timeline:

Closing date: 22 November 2024
Intended Interview date: 4th December 2024