Student Groups Coordinator
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Student Groups Coordinator
UPSU26261
£25,500 - £29,000
Full time, fixed term contract until January 2028
Midday, 22nd May 2026
1st June 2026
*Actual Role Title: Student Groups Projects Specialist
The Post
At the University of Portsmouth Students’ Union we have over 160 student groups led by over 700 volunteer student committee members. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Student Opportunities Function as a Student Groups Project Specialist, supporting these student groups to deliver a wide-ranging programme of activity.
The post will involve supporting the development and success of student groups through managing finances and budgets, advising on event planning and delivery, coordinating taster sessions and outreach opportunities, planning and delivering training, providing day-to-day customer service and guidance, resolving complaints, and supporting democratic processes such as AGMs (committee elections) and handovers.
The Person
The post-holder will be confident working in a student-facing environment, building positive relationships with student leaders. They will have experience delivering excellent customer service and providing clear advice and support to diverse groups of people with varying needs and levels of experience.
They will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records while supporting a busy and varied portfolio of activity. Experience of monitoring budgets and working within financial procedures is desirable, alongside the confidence to apply policies consistently and appropriately.
The post-holder will be skilled in problem solving and able to handle challenges constructively, including resolving issues, managing complaints and supporting groups to overcome barriers to success. They will be comfortable taking initiative, making sound decisions and working independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
They will also have experience coordinating events, training or engagement activity, and be able to motivate and support student staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality opportunities that enhance the student experience. Knowledge of the higher education or membership sector would be beneficial, although applicants with relevant transferable experience are encouraged to apply.
What we offer
- Strong team mentality, supportive and sociable workplace
- Regular training opportunities and team development days
- 38 days holiday (30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays) and additional Christmas leave (University shutdown)
- Flexible working (e.g. flexitime, career break, paid time off for volunteering)
- 35 hour week
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity, paternity or adoption leave
- Access to University staff benefits: discounted gym membership, free library membership, bike safe
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Organisation
The University of Portsmouth Students’ Union (The Union or UPSU for short) is a forward thinking, friendly organisation with a vision of “delivering a positive impact with every Portsmouth student”. As a charity led by its values and guided by its members, we offer a wide range of services and activities to support and enrich the lives of our students. UPSU employs approximately 35 career staff, a further 100 student staff and we work with over 1000 registered student volunteers and over 100 student groups.
Further Information
For more information on this opportunity and how to apply, please visit www.upsu.net/careers. For an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Tyler-Moore, Student Groups Manager, on jonathan.tyler-moore@upsu.net or 02392843671
Closing date for applications: Midday 22nd May 2026Interviews will be held on date:1st June 2026
We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered. You can find an application form on our website.
Anonymous shortlisting will be carried out for this role to ensure a fair and consistent approach to recruitment. We will not disclose any personal details to the shortlisting panel. Any documents or links with identifying information will not be used during shortlisting, but can be submitted if you are selected for an interview.
We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community and we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment which supports everyone from recruitment through to appointment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people and as part of this commitment, we are working to improve the diversity of our workforce to ensure that it is as relevant and representative of our student community as possible and are actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
The Union is a MINDFUL EMPLOYER® and we are committed to creating a supportive and open culture and actively support the mental wellbeing of all staff.
Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application.
How to Apply
Completed application forms should be emailed before the closing date to:
Please quote the job title or reference number in the subject.
Please note
- CVs will not be considered as applications
- Due to the high number of applicants, if you have not heard from UPSU by the interview date you should assume you have been unsuccessful in your application
- Applications must be received before the stated closing time/date
- Applications may also be submitted by post, addressed to: Job Applications, University of Portsmouth Students' Union, Cambridge Road, Portsmouth PO1 2EF
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