Overview
We’re looking for a confident, motivated Rep Engagement Lead to empower and support our network of student representatives across all campuses. You’ll help transform “a list of names” into a thriving community of active changemakers — students who feel confident, connected, and able to influence real improvements within their course, school and wider university experience.
In this role, you will:
Responsibilities
* Lead the full rep engagement cycle: recruitment, training, community‑building and year‑round support
* Deliver engaging, inclusive training (in-person and via our Rep Hub) that helps students feel welcome, informed and confident
* Help reps gather student feedback, close loops, solve problems and share impact stories
* Build strong partnerships with academic staff, officers and colleagues to tailor engagement for different communities
* Coordinate democratic and engagement activities such as Elections, Student Forums, Members’ Meetings and welcome events
* Supervise and support Voice & Advocacy Union Team Members (student staff)
* Champion Student Voice as a core part of the student experience at Staffs
If you’re passionate about empowering others, building communities and amplifying student voice, we’d love to hear from you.
Essential Criteria
* A strong communicator, confident engaging with students and colleagues across digital and in‑person spaces
* Skilled at building positive, collaborative relationships
* Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
* Experience working or volunteering in student-focused, educational, charity, or community settings
* Able to design and deliver accessible training and engagement activities
* Values‑driven and inclusive, with a commitment to fairness and belonging
* Comfortable using digital tools to support communication and engagement
* Able to gather and summarise student feedback clearly and accessibly
Desirable Criteria
* Experience supervising or supporting volunteers or student staff
* Understanding of academic structures or democratic processes
* Experience coordinating events, campaigns or engagement projects
* Ability to create impact stories or feedback summaries
Details of this role
Hours: Full-time based on 37 hours per week (annualised)
Holiday: 5 Weeks per year plus Bank Holidays pro rata (That\'s 33 days!)
Start date: May 2026 onwards
Working Hours: Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
Location: Stoke-on-Trent Campuses (some work at Stafford and London sites)
Salary: £25,363 to £30,341 (Grade 4/5, SCP 18-25) depending upon experience
Interviews: Week Commencing 18 May 2026
Closing date: 11 May 2026 at 9am (We may close this advert ahead of the stated closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so early application is advised)
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