Vacancy at LSE SU
Societies Assistant
Salary
£ 11.05
Vacancy listed
13/05/2022
Application deadline
14/06/2022
Details
About the job
LSE Students’ Union has one of the largest and best offerings of student societies (societies, RAG and the media group) in London that shapes and impacts on almost every student’s experience of LSE. You will support the Societies Department in the administration and organisation of student activities and events (Societies, RAG and the media group) including reporting on activities. You will also be the first point of contact for society, RAG and media group committees and their members when they come into the office or if they email our department email, ensuring they have the best possible experience.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a professional individual who has a passion for student experience, activities and events in a fast-paced environment. It is important you have good digital and verbal communication and customer service skills to ensure our society committee members receive the best possible experience from our support. You must have a keen eye for detail including an excellent organisational approach to your work as you will handle data, sensitive information and have competing priorities. This role is perfect for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge in volunteer or events management whilst studying at LSE.
We encourage any students who are already committee members of a society to apply for the role as this experience will help you in the role.
To apply for this role, please write a statement (500 words maximum) covering the following questions:
1. Why are you applying for the role of Societies Assistant?
2. How will you engage with Student Groups?
3. How do your skills enable you to succeed in the role of Societies Assistant?
4. What experience do you have in customer service facing roles?
5. What experience do you have in administrative roles?
Upload this statement along with your Equal Opportunities form below. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact: Sian Kincaide, Societies Development Manager – s.kincaide@lse.ac.uk
LSE Students’ Union has one of the largest and best offerings of student societies (societies, RAG and the media group) in London that shapes and impacts on almost every student’s experience of LSE. You will support the Societies Department in the administration and organisation of student activities and events (Societies, RAG and the media group) including reporting on activities. You will also be the first point of contact for society, RAG and media group committees and their members when they come into the office or if they email our department email, ensuring they have the best possible experience.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a professional individual who has a passion for student experience, activities and events in a fast-paced environment. It is important you have good digital and verbal communication and customer service skills to ensure our society committee members receive the best possible experience from our support. You must have a keen eye for detail including an excellent organisational approach to your work as you will handle data, sensitive information and have competing priorities. This role is perfect for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge in volunteer or events management whilst studying at LSE.
We encourage any students who are already committee members of a society to apply for the role as this experience will help you in the role.
To apply for this role, please write a statement (500 words maximum) covering the following questions:
1. Why are you applying for the role of Societies Assistant?
2. How will you engage with Student Groups?
3. How do your skills enable you to succeed in the role of Societies Assistant?
4. What experience do you have in customer service facing roles?
5. What experience do you have in administrative roles?
Upload this statement along with your Equal Opportunities form below. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact: Sian Kincaide, Societies Development Manager – s.kincaide@lse.ac.uk
Benefits
- Flexible working whilst you study
- We pay London Living Wage, plus holiday pay
- Development opportunities, including training
- Linkedin profile engagement (if wanted)
Notes
You must be an LSE student during the 2022-2023 academic year to apply.
Attached documents
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Societies Assistant Job Description | Societies_Assistant_Job_Description_22-23.docx |
| Equal Opportunities Form | EO-form-LSESU-3.docx |