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Interview Date: 12 February 2024
We are looking to recruit an engagement officer to work with our students across all sites to plan, organise and deliver a program of student engagement initiatives and awareness campaigns which offer personal development and social opportunities to connect students, promoting an inclusive, respectful, and responsible community within the halls of residence.
Working 2 pm to 10 pm, the post holder will support students in their transition to independent living and develop their social skills to allow them the best opportunity to thrive in their student accommodation fostering an environment of tolerance, inclusivity, and social responsibility. The post will work with the wider residential services team to support students and enhance the student experience through arranging social events, flat meetings and coordinating and supporting awareness campaigns across all halls of residences.
This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.
About you
This post will require some people management skills, project management, excellent communication skills, and a confident ability to use social media platforms along with IT proficiency that includes Microsoft Office and design software knowledge. Experience working within higher education and a degree in event management or project management would be desirable attributes for the post.
Qualifications
Desirable;
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification in events management or project management or relevant experience
Department
Our award winning Estates & Campus Services department provides leading services to support the University strategy through the provision, management, maintenance and development of a first class estate, enhancing the student experience and creating an environment that builds and develops our internal and external communities .
The department includes divisions relating to Projects & Capital Development, Maintenance Services, Facilities Services, Security & Community Safety, Catering, Commercial & Events, Safety & Business Continuity, Residential Services and Environment & Sustainability.
About Us
Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.
We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.
We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.
Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.
Right to work
All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview. Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
Equality
The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.
This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.
Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.
Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change
To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/
