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Oxford, Gb

Oxford

Looking after the rollout and support of the Students' Union at UWL's Partner Organisation in Oxford.

London, England, United Kingdom

1. Manage the development of strategic relationships with key UWL staff and deliverthe community-based activities program across all campusesDevelop and manage strategic relationships with UWL staff at all UWL campuses,promoting the Union and the benefits of student and staff engagement.- Develop and manage systems that allow the Partnership and Engagement Team totrack key relationships and create processes to facilitate service agreements anddelivery2. Manage the Partnership and Engagement Team’s key projects; Exam Engagementand Induction/Enrolment;Manage the delivery of reports, and primary/secondary research relating to UWLSU’spartnership projects and share learning with internal and external colleagues.Manage the team’s operational planning and delivery of partnership projects including:o Induction/Enrolment activitieso Exam EngagementManage key working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including relevantmembers of the University’s Executive Team, to agree project scope, aims, and objectives.3. Line manage the Partnership and Engagement Team and key involvement andoversight of UWLSU’s strategic planning; Business Planning; Project Planning;and Performance ReportingOversee primary research activities to collect the views of students, such as polls,questionnaires and focus groupsOversee the analysis of data collected in primary research activities to produce performancereports and provide strategic insight to inform ULWSU management and strategicperformanceOversee the analysis of data collected through relevant secondary research such as theNational Student Survey, module evaluation surveys and other key institutional surveys, andUWL demographic and performance dataOversee the internal briefings on national and institutional education policy and provideadvice on their implicationsOversee performance and insight analysis to support the production of external reports asrequested by SMT/ Trustees

London, United Kingdom

Deliver the Union’s annual portfolio of events, including Flagship and Student Led Events.Collaborate and support Student Groups to participate and lead Union events; campaigns andactivities which meet the aims of engaging underrepresented groupsCreate detailed project plans for activity and systems for tracking and reporting progress, including riskassessments, and ensuring compliance with Union policy and proceduresCollect participation data for engagement tracking, ensuring accurate recording and storage.Evaluate and report on activity using data and stakeholder feedback to create reportsCoordinate the set-up of new Student Groups and the committee structure.Manage events ticket sales, promotions, commissions and income to ensure targets are met.Collaborate with the commercial team to ensure the smooth running of events and box office function.Collaborate with the communication team, and front of house team to deliver high quality online andoffline promotion of Events and Student Group activity.Day-to-day financial monitoring including creating and monitoring set budgets.Coordinate all bookings and liaise with internal and external providers.Contribute to the team’s strategic and operational business planningensuring a focus on engaging underrepresented groups.Evaluate on the impact of the Union’s activity to inform development of new work ensuring a focus on engaging underrepresented groups.Conduct research into key areas affecting the Union’s Events programme and Student Groups activity.Undertake project initiation for the Union’s Events programme and Student Groups activity.Undertake operational planning activities, tasks, and projects as assigned by the SMT.Supervise up to 1000 student volunteers, up to 10 temporary student staff, and provideoperational support as required.Design a programme of regular training and development for Student Groups.Assist with the recruitment, induction and development of temporary event staff.

London, United Kingdom

I had a student-facing role and am responsible for working with other departments within the Students’ Union to create Course Based Activities. I was also responsible with the other CDC in the team to look after the academic schools and student groups. I established the UWLSU Raise and Give (RAG) Campaign and worked with the Clubs and Societies to embed Charity Fundraising into their development plans. I was also responsible for the development of societies and ensuring that they are able to recruit members, put on events and obtain funding to be able to run as a groupI was responsible for day-to-day spending within assigned budgets through campaigns and societies activity as well as ensuring that the accounts for the RAG activity were looked after and all donations are made. I delivered a number of projects from initiation to completion and evaluation including Mental Health Awareness Week, International Women’s Day, Islamic Awareness and also a range of Course-Based activities including guest speakers and exhibitions. I investigated existing research to identify where there was a need for the development of course-based communities and academic groups to ensure that every student could gain a better student experience. I contributed to strategic planning decisions by putting forward ideas to improve student activities based on research and insight.I also contributed to the Community and Belonging Team’s operational planning by planning activities, tasks, and projects as assigned by the Events and Participation Manager.I had to measure, monitor and develop participation and suggest improvements for long-term impacts of participation. As well as develop and maintain key internal and external relationships.I and the other Community Development Coordinator were responsible for up to 15 student staff and up to 1000 student volunteers. As well as the organization and delivery of training for student groups.

Barnstaple

As a Tracker it was my role to contact young school leavers (16-20) and update the files with current and correct information. Working on behalf of the local authorities in the South West the company covers a large amount of young people. Ensuring that those who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) are signposted to be able to receive any help or advice that they may require. My main responsibilities and duties were as follows: • To follow up young people to update current situation/status (mainly by telephone)• To provide a welcoming and supportive contact point to customers• To collect outcome and destination information from customers• To record outcome and destination information in line with company procedures• To promote our client and their services to customers and potential customers• To signpost customers to appropriate services• To embrace and optimise the use of ICT within the role• To work to deadlines and targets set• To follow the principles of data protection legislation and company requirements for confidentiality and information sharing• To ensure that all Company policies and procedures including equal opportunities and health and safety, adhered to at alltimes• To adhere to the Company policies of commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to ensure that safeguarding arrangements are in place and are complied with

Twickenham, United Kingdom

Elected sabbatical officer with the following key roles and responsibilities:Representative of just under 6000 students on both the Board of Governors and Senior Management Teams.Responsible for the strategic direction of the organisation as part of senior management team and working closely with the CEO and other Trustees.Chair of the Trustee Board and SU Council. Act as the principal officer responsible for liaison on behalf of the Union with any affiliated organisations or bodies and to act as the principal public spokesperson of the Union on matters affecting public policy.In conjunction with the Executive Committee, run appropriate campaigns that reflect and represent the student membership, such as mental health awareness. Act as an independent adviser for students on matters such as academic misconduct, appeals and complaints. Create and support diversity groups on campus.Lead in the coordination and development of the Programme Representative System.Research and create academic policy to benefit St Mary’s students.Act as mentor to the 4 School Reps, Postgraduate Officer and Welfare Officer and aid the officers in the fulfilment of their manifestos.My particular remit as President is to deal with Academic issues and policy, representation of students, welfare advice and guidance and dealing with SU and University democracy. Some of my achievements in the role are as follows: •Ensuring all students have access to a personal tutor•Seeing an increase of 16% in participation rate for the National Student Survey•Running various campaigns that help tackle student issues•Securing tuition fees price freeze for current students saving £600,000•Becoming the first re-elected SU President in 19 Years at St Mary’s•Running a Drop in, Don’t Drop Out scheme to help improve retention rates•Building relationships with various University departments to improve the Student Experience

Twickenham, United Kingdom

This was a customer service/administrative role in the Students’ Union Shop. I was part of a small team who assisted the Shop Manager, serving both students and staff, and acting as an information point. We worked to deadlines and also helped to support the Sabbatical Officers. This enabled me to build relationships with students and was useful when compiling my Elections manifesto document. I also assisted with marketing and advertising the shop and the Students' Union events.

Twickenham, United Kingdom

Having been selected after an interview process to take on this role it requires me to maintain a house of about 20-25 Students for the academic year and make sure they settle into and adapt to university life. It has taught me a lot to do with behavioral management and how to deal with difficult situations when they arrive.

Twickenham, United Kingdom

I achieved a 2:2 in Physical and Sports Education. I completed a Dissertation titled: Is Rugby Union Inclusive for all? An insight into Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Participation in Rugby. I also studied modules that focused on Sport in the media, Sports Psychology and Sociology as well as many others.

Coached Children from the age of 18 months to 7 years old football and rugby, incorporating the fundamental movement skills as well as developing social interaction skills and behavior management.

Twickenham, United Kingdom

This was a Summer job in which my main role was to look after the welfare of foreign language students and also make sure that they have an enjoyable trip. I was also responsible in helping to allocating the rooms for the students and to make sure that a record is kept of any incidents and any problems that we had.

Was originally supposed to just answer customers email inquiries and complaints however was used on the phones and also helped out with the administration department dealing with the Spanish head office and implementing and solving any problems the customers may have had effectively and quickly.

Was used on Checkouts for my first year as well as replenishing stock levels. Had hands on experience with customers dealing with any problems that arose, also helped out as a checkout supervisor being able to deal with any problems my colleagues may have had.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Studying a Senior Leader Apprenticeship (MBA) with a CMI Qualification. Modules include (Grades in brackets) Management Skills.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Physical And Sports Education And Sports Science, 2:2

Activities and Societies: Student Union President, President of Men's Rugby, Women's Rugby Coach. Vice President of Community. Member.

Btec National Diploma In Sports, Performance And Excellence, Triple Distinction

Activities and Societies: Rugby Union Team Captain.