JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Student Community & Representation Assistant: Theatre,
Film and Television Studies (TFTS)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Head of Student Voice

SALARY:

HOURS:

Student Staff Real Living Wage £12.60 per hour

8 hours per week

DATE OF WRITING:

August 2025

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To build the student community within TFTS and work with Undeb Aberystwyth
department to utilise this community to innovate and improve academic
representation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Support the coordination and delivery of social and extracurricular events and

activities for students within the TFTS department.

•  Collaborate with the Students’ Union, TFTS staff, and students to strengthen and

develop academic representation systems within the department.

•  Contribute to fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among TFTS

students.

OTHER DUTIES:

•  To positively promote and uphold the values and policies of Undeb Aberystwyth.
 To be an advocate for Undeb Aberystwyth and our work, locally, regionally and
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nationally as opportunities arise.

•  To work within the terms of the governing documents of the Union, principally

the Constitution.

•  To uphold reasonable expectations regarding health and safety, data protection

and other relevant regulations and legislation as appropriate.

•  To assist in key Students’ Union events throughout the year including Welcome

Week & Elections

•  Have a flexible approach to duties and work and, in particular, adopt a teamwork

style with departments and activities across the Union. This may involve
undertaking duties in support of the activities and services of other departments
•  Environmental consideration and environmental best practice is the responsibility

of all Students’ Union staff

•  To demonstrate Students’ Union behaviours & standards in daily working life

CHANGES TO JOB DESCRIPTION:

This job description may be subject to modification or amendment at any time
following consultation with the post holder.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks carried out by
the post holder. It does, however, set out the main expectations of the Union in
relation to the post holder’s duties and responsibilities and the post holder may be
expected to undertake alternative/additional work commensurate to the pay grade.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: STUDENT COMMUNITY & REPRESENTATION
ASSISTANT: THEATRE, FILM & TELEVISION STUDIES

Criteria
Qualifications
Must be a current Aberystwyth University
Student studying within TFTS for the 2025-
26 Academic Year
Experience/knowledge
An interest in or experience of Student
Voice and/or Community Building and an
enthusiasm for achieving meaningful
change that positively impacts the lives of
others
Understanding of current issues and themes
in Higher Education and/or Students’ Unions
Attributes/Skills
Able to create and maintain strong working
relationships with a diverse range of
individuals.
To be able to lead individuals to take action
(e.g. organise an event)
A high standard of organisational and
administrative skills with the ability to work
on your own initiative, without direct
supervision.
Competent in the use of digital platforms
and software including Microsoft Teams,
Microsoft Office, and social media.
Ability to promote a positive image of
Undeb Aberystwyth
The ability to work effectively in a team and
own initiative
Self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude
Friendly and approachable manner
Calm disposition especially under pressure
and able to overcome challenges or
problems in a constructive manner
Understanding and commitment to
promoting equality and diversity and
inclusive practices
Commitment to upholding the Students’
Union values
Excellent communication skills
Ability to communicate fluently through the
medium of Welsh

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