Student Team Leader - Give it a Go (Medway)

Details

Key Responsibilities

• Data-led approach: Gather and interpret student feedback, engagement data, and participation trends to inform and improve activities and events.
• Events and pop-up delivery: Plan and deliver a range of student-led events and visible pop-up activities in key Kent and Greenwich spaces (e.g. Pilkington, Medway Building, or equivalent spaces on Medway campus).
• Collaboration: Work closely with lead officers and wider GSU team to align activities with wider university priorities and campaigns.
• GIAG programme: Continue delivering the core Give It A Go (GIAG) activity, ensuring it is inclusive, well-promoted, and engaging.
• Student group connections: Link GIAG and wider events to stimulate and support activity within student groups and societies.
• Leadership and support: Provide guidance and support to fellow student staff and volunteers during events, ensuring activities run smoothly and students have a positive experience.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Enthusiasm for improving the student experience and building community.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage time and priorities.
• Confident engaging with students and encouraging participation.

Desirable:

• Experience organising or supporting events and activities.
• Involvement in student groups, societies, or campus initiatives.
• Awareness of the student experience at the University of Kent (UoK) or University of Greenwich (UoG).

Health and Safety

• Ensure a register is completed for every activity and event, including collecting trip lists, medical questionnaires, and next of kin information where required.
• Lead all events and activities safely, following approved risk assessments, health and safety procedures, and Union policies.
• Maintain high standards of student behaviour, proactively addressing any issues that arise with professionalism and confidence.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all participants during activities and events.

Promotion and Media

• Contribute to the positive image and reputation of Greenwich Students’ Union (GSU) and Kent Students’ Union (KSU) through professional, friendly, and inclusive engagement with students.
• Support the promotion of events and pop-up activities by sharing content, encouraging participation, and helping to gather data and feedback on engagement.
• Uphold and abide by the Unions’ Constitutions, policies, and procedures at all times.

Other Duties

• Confirm hours worked weekly with the Engagement & Partnership Manager, ensuring any shift changes are communicated and covered in advance.
• Regularly check Staff Savvy for shifts, times, and updates, confirming your availability promptly.
• Shifts are selected monthly and allocated based on availability, staffing needs, and preferences.
• Adhere to Greenwich Students’ Union’s financial policies, systems, and procedures at all times.
• Represent Greenwich Students’ Union, Kent Students Union, and Christ Church Students’ Union positively to students, the Universities, and the wider community.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and development opportunities as required to enhance your contribution to the Student Engagement Team.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the post as required.

This Job Description does not form part of your contract of employment.