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Democracy Lead (Sheffield Hallam Students' Union)

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£24,169 - £24,169
£2,014 - £2,014 / mo

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Sheffield, England
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

At Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union we want our students to get the most out of their time at University. We are here to support and inspire them throughout their Hallam journey. We are all about passion, honesty, dedication, innovation, and diversity, and put these values at the heart of everything we do for students. With students at the very heart of all it does, the Students' Union exists to represent students' academic interests, help them to look after their wellbeing and ensure we give our students the edge. The Representation & Democracy Team exists to empower students at Sheffield Hallam to make a difference to all aspects of students’ lives. We equip students with skills and networks to ensure that students can have a meaningful say on any decision is made that affects Hallam students, whether at the University, or in the local area. We are recruiting for a Democracy Lead. As Democracy Lead, you’ll be responsible for delivering and enhancing the Union’s democratic processes, allowing us to effectively listen to our members and act on what’s important to them. You’ll also play a key role in supporting our six-strong Elected Officer team, and other voluntary Representatives, to improve the student experience. You will also lead on the delivery of our elections and referenda and will service a number of key student-led Union meetings, helping students to turn their ideas into concrete change within the Union and beyond. Our benefits We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. To find out more, please visit https://www.hallamstudentsunion.com/jobs-with-shusu/. Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential to our business strengths. We believe that excellence comes through recognising the value of each individual. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our business strengths. We believe that excellence comes through recognising the value of each individual. Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.

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Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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