Vacancy at Roehampton Students' Union
Key Information:
Job Title | Campaigns Assistant
Department | Membership and Marketing
Team | Representation
Reporting to | Campaigns and Insight Coordinator
Direct Management Responsibility | N/A
Location | Roehampton Students’ Union
Hourly Rate of Pay | £12.71 (excluding holiday pay) £14.24 (including holiday pay)
Hours of Work | Up to 20 hours per week during term time (Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00). Occasional requirement for work on weekends and evenings depending on business requirements.
Contract Type | Zero-hours (in accordance with the needs of the organisation and the individual staff member), fixed-term.
Purpose of the Role
Campaigns are a critical part of enhancing representation and promoting student voice within the University of Roehampton community. Throughout the year, RSU delivers campaigns through engagement weeks, liberation history months, or yearlong campaigns to create positive change for students. This role will support the Representation Team, and RSU Officers, in the delivery of these campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with RSU Elected Officers and Student Networks to administratively support the planning, delivery and evaluation of their campaigns, activities and events.
- Support the promotion of campaigns, events and activities by developing content for the RSU website and social media accounts
- Proactively engaging students, student representatives, student groups and other stakeholders across the University to enable involvement in campaigns.
- Support the Representation team with administration tasks relating to campaigns and liberation history months.
- Contribute to key RSU projects and activities across the academic year such as Freshers’ Festival.
- Promote and encourage student participation in surveys like Speak Week; RSU Big Survey; NSS.
General Responsibilities
- Comply with relevant equality and diversity policies, promoting a healthy working environment where all individuals are valued.
- Comply with relevant health and safety policies, seeking to minimise hazards for others.
- Support the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives within the organisation.
- Comply with relevant data protection policies, ensuring General Data Protection Regulations are considered when making plans and decisions.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with students, volunteers, staff and individuals outside of the Students’ Union (for example the University).
- Comply with the Students’ Union’s articles of association and other governing documents, recognising and celebrating the contribution of members to leading our work.
Person Specification:
- Must be a current University of Roehampton student for the 2026/2027 academic year.
- Understanding and knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Demonstrable understanding of current issues impacting students' experience.
- Experience of organising activities and events.
- Experience of supporting campaigns.
- Good understanding and knowledge of how representation systems at Roehampton Students' Union work.
- Excellent understanding and knowledge of the experiences faced by Liberation groups, the barriers they face, and their links within the community.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to build networks and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
- Keen attention to detail and ability to complete tasks to a high standard.
- Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge.
- The ability to work independently on your own initiative, and co-operatively within a team environment.
Business Requirements
- Ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends depending on business requirements.
- Candidates must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this post.
Values
- Student Focused
- Transparent
- Supportive
- Bold
- High Quality
Competitive hourly pay of £12.71 per hour (£14.24 including holiday pay).
- Flexible, part-time working hours designed to fit around studies and university commitments.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in student representation, administration, communications, and event coordination.
- Development of transferable professional skills including teamwork, stakeholder engagement, customer service, report writing, and data analysis.
- Chance to work closely with Students’ Union staff, elected officers, university departments, and student leaders.
- Excellent experience for students interested in careers in higher education, public sector, communications, policy, administration, or student engagement.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience and student voice at Roehampton.
- Friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Experience working within a professional office and democratic environment.
- Opportunity to build confidence, expand professional networks, and strengthen your CV while studying.
Please ensure that you attach both your CV and cover letter for your application to be considered.