Overview
Roles and responsibilities for the Senior Representative role include training attendance, meetings, event administration, social media contributions, event planning, and leading weekly events. The role involves health and safety adherence, attendee engagement, and acting as a point of contact within the halls of residence.
Responsibilities
- Attend and participate in training, staff meetings and other role-related meetings.
- Assist with event administration: input attendance data, respond to student queries and perform other related tasks.
- Contribute to the social media marketing of events and activities.
- Take an active role in planning events; contribute ideas and assist with organisation.
- Lead a minimum of one event per week: set up the event, direct volunteer reps, register attendance, lead or assist with the activity, and respond to queries.
- Ensure events are conducted safely in line with health and safety policies.
- Promote upcoming events to attendees and gather feedback during events.
- Attend relevant training provided by UPP and its partners.
- Be a trusted part of the halls community by answering questions and informing staff on issues within the halls of residence.
Requirements
- Candidates must be current University students who are living or have previously lived in the University halls of residence.
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
- Must be available to attend a compulsory training session (date to be confirmed with all successful candidates).
Commitment
The role guarantees a minimum of 5 hours per week during term time only (approximately 25 weeks across 2.5 terms) with potential for additional hours. Senior Reps are expected to run a minimum of one event per week in addition to administration time. Some evening and weekend work is required.
Person Specification
- Essential Criteria
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present to groups of people.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Ability to use initiative; positive and enthusiastic about student life (particularly in halls of residence).
- Effective team working skills; responsible, reliable and trustworthy.
- Organised, approachable and professional; confident talking to groups of people.
- Desirable Criteria
- Work or volunteering experience.
- Knowledge of the University’s campus and services available to students.
- Experience running or working at an event.
- Knowledge of social media; ability to use graphic design software; photography.
- Event planning and leading volunteers.
Vetting and Benefits
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting, including employment references covering the past three years, with potential additional vetting and barring checks, and may include completing a basic DBS check.
What We Offer
A busy and interesting environment with a competitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, life assurance, enhanced family leave policy, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days, and cycle to work scheme. See our website for more information about UPP, culture and benefits.
About Us
UPP is a leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation in the UK, offering a complete Design, Build, Fund and Operate (DBFO) solution for student accommodation and campus facilities. Our mission is to support every student’s journey by offering a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment to live and learn. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging.
What’s in it for you?
Community, career growth, rewards and benefits, health and wellbeing, purpose and impact. Learn more about our Working Environment, Benefits and Career Development on our Careers Hub and apply to start your journey with UPP.
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