Societies and Student Communities Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Lancaster University Students' Union provides excellent services and opportunities to support and inspire our diverse population of over 15,000 students to make the most of their experiences at University. Following a review of the support available within the SU for our student groups, this department has been reimagined- pulling together a focus on Societies, Student Media, and student communities- and in particular refreshing and enhancing our engagement and support of JCRs (Junior Common Rooms- student communities based in each of our 9 colleges). As a result, we are now looking for a confident, proactive manager to lead the departments work and realise our vision.
They will be responsible for managing the strategic and day-to-day operations of a team who support approx. 200 student groups to deliver multiple activity programmes, training and development opportunities, high level events and conferences.
We are looking for a skilled communicator, an experienced manager of frontline services who values variety, drives innovation, and is energised by the challenges of delivering a wide range of activities. The job will suit someone who is decisive, organised, skilled at event and risk management and passionate about engaging a diverse range of students.
We believe this is an incredibly exciting role with a huge opportunity for you to make it your own. If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please email: Richard Walker, r.walker12@lancaster.ac.uk
This is a full-time permanent role, and due to the nature of the post, you will be required to work on campus. As a Students' Union, we have a hugely diverse membership and we're working towards our staff team reflecting this; we'd welcome any applications from black and minority ethnic candidates that help us to achieve this.
PLEASE NOTE: this role is employed by Lancaster University Students Union an independent organisation from Lancaster University, but all HR processes (including recruitment) are administered by Lancaster University
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,929 - £35,308 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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