Head of Volunteering and Representation

Recruiter
Open University Students Association
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive
Posted
31 Mar 2021
Closes
28 Apr 2021
Job Title
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Head of Volunteering and Representation

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £33,797 – £40,322

Location: Working from home until at least July 2021. Normally based in Milton Keynes.

Closing date: Wednesday 7 April at 12noon.

 

The Organisation

The Open University Students Association serves the interests of around 170,000 part–time and distance–learning students spread across the UK, continental Europe and beyond. Our role is to represent and support the interests of this vast and diverse community of students. The OU Students Association is an independent registered charity, governed by elected student leaders. Our team of vibrant, friendly and dedicated professional staff provide the vital support needed to deliver our ambitious strategy.

 

The Job

In this exciting and challenging role, the postholder will be taking on an effective team to continue to build the Association’s offering for both volunteers and student representatives. This is a busy, varied and demanding role which offers many opportunities to be innovative, and to enact positive change.  This role supports our strategy objectives of increasing engagement and reach, as well as having an impact and ensuring we remain relevant. Each day in this role is different and with a committed team of volunteers and staff, this is the opportunity to shape the role and put your own stamp on this area of work.

 

The Person

This role needs to be filled by someone who is not content to stand still, but who is always looking for ways to improve our offering to students and to reduce barriers to engagement. As a manager you will seek to empower the team around you, supporting their ideas and recognising the importance of a diversity of voices and skills. You will be a real team player with a professional approach and a high degree of integrity and tenacity. If this sounds like you, we’d welcome your application. A full person specification can be found in the Job–Related Information.

 

How to apply

No CVs will be accepted. An OU Students Association application form and a Job–Related Information pack containing the role description and person specification can be found when you click 'apply here'.

The Open University Students Association is committed to equal opportunities for everyone in education and employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30 March 2021 at Midday

 

 

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