Academic Representation Coordinator (Fixed Term, 12 Months)

£25,809 gross per annum, 35.5 hours per week

The role

Organisation:

This role is part of the Student Voice & Representation department working collectively with colleagues delivering the Guild’s representation, democracy, policy and campaigns work. The Student Voice & Representation Team is part of the Community & Representation Directorate.

Job Purpose:

The Academic Representation Coordinator role is to support delivery of the Student Voice & Representation departmental plan. We expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all. The role is required:

To work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of the Student Representation System, ensuring that representation services are successful, engaging and viable services for students at the University of Birmingham

To deliver activities to promote and support student representation at the University of Birmingham.

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here. Supporting a culture of ambitious targets and a positive team spirit are also key.

The Benefits

We offer great benefits including:

• 5 days close down during Christmas, and 2 during Easter each year, in additional to bank holidays and 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter).
• Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.
• A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality & Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection
• Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness
• The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary
• A range of wellbeing benefits

We are a Times 100 employer and in our most recent staff survey (April 2022) 88% of our staff said they are proud to work for this organisation.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Closing date for applications: 19^th June 2026

Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 29^th June 2026

To apply and view more information about this role, please visit: https://www.guildofstudents.com/about/your-union/workwithus/currentvacancies/

Should you need to complete your application in an alternative format, please email staffing@guild.bham.ac.uk