Student communities manager Work, Jobs in Reading, Eng (with Salaries)

Student Communities Manager
Reading Students' Union —Reading
- £36,961.59 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Annual leave
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Student Funding Manager
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Part Time Weekday Evening Receptionist(Term Time Only) - RMC @ River Academy RG1 8EQ
Berkshire Music Trust —Reading
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Experience working with children
- Accounting
- Free parking
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General Administrator with Silent Study Supervisor
Waingels —Reading
- £14,886.23 - £15,866.69 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
Assistant Community Manager @ Momento Staines
Greystar Europe Holdings —Staines-upon-Thames
- £40,000 a year
- Management
- Sales
- English
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Gym membership
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Activities Manager
INTO University Partnerships —Oxford
- Full-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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SEN Education and Engagement Specialist
Fresh Start in Education —Bracknell
- £25 - £35 an hour
- Maths
- Experience working with children
- School
- Employee discount
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Student Engagement Assistant
University of Surrey —Guildford
- £28,031 - £31,236 a year
- Weekend availability
- Data analysis skills
- University
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
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Tutorial Administrator (job share position)
Magdalen College —Oxford
- £12,151 - £15,514 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- University
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General Administrator
Waingels —Reading
- £13,606.99 - £14,503.20 a year
- Part-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
Curriculum Lead - Academic Studies
Activate Learning —Reading
- £42,152 - £47,933 a year
- Team management
- Training & development
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
2d
Study Engagement and Advice Manager
Buckinghamshire New University —High Wycombe
- £38,784 - £43,482 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Travel
- Employee discount
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Graduate Access and Widening Participation Manager
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £39,424 - £47,779 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- University
- Annual leave
4d
Communications Officer (Students and Staff)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £35,681 - £41,636 a year
- Part-time
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
11d
International Admissions Officer
Buckinghamshire New University —High Wycombe
- £29,588 - £33,002 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Nursing
- Administrative experience
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Faculty Operations Manager
Activate Learning —Oxford
- £42,152 - £43,869 a year
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Outreach and Access Officer
Magdalen College —Oxford
- £30,378 - £38,784 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- University
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Business Development Manager - Europe
Oxford Royale - Head Office Vacancies —Oxford
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Business development
- Presentation skills
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Conference and Events Manager
St Edmund Hall —Oxford
- £48,407 - £57,763 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Project Manager [Operational Resilience]
Network Rail —Basingstoke
- £46,701 - £56,963 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Student Communities Manager

Reading Students' Union
Reading

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Job details

Full-time
£36,961.59 a year

Benefits

Annual leave

Qualifications

Succession planning
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Stakeholder coordination
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Team management
Partnership building
Recruiting
Safeguarding procedures
Training & development
Safeguarding compliance in education
Student welfare
Leadership
Project management experience
Communication skills
Stakeholder management

Full job description

Student Communities Manager - Reading Students’ Union

Location: University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £36,961.59 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday-Friday

Location: Office based

Build belonging. Empower student leaders. Shape the future of student communities.

About Reading Students’ Union

We are a dynamic, student-focused organisation dedicated to empowering students and enhancing their university experience. Our vision is to be a place for everyone, we inspire and empower students to change the world Check out our exciting new strategy

Student Communities Manager

Do you believe that strong student communities have the power to transform the university experience?

We're looking for a strategic, innovative and people-focused leader to lead our Student Communities team, ensuring students can create, lead and participate in safe, inclusive and sustainable communities that foster belonging, connection and personal development.

This role sits at the heart of Reading Students' Union's mission to create opportunities for students to find their people, develop new skills and make the most of their time at university.

You'll lead our approach to sports clubs, societies, volunteering, student media and emerging community opportunities, ensuring students have meaningful ways to connect, contribute and thrive.

What You'll Do

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership for Student Communities, overseeing everything from community development and student leadership to governance, major projects and partnerships.

Working closely with students, staff and University stakeholders, you'll ensure our student community offer remains inclusive, sustainable and responsive to changing student needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how students connect, participate and belong, bringing our ambitious strategy to life.

Lead the Future of Student Communities

Lead the development and delivery of the Students' Union's Student Communities strategy.
Create opportunities for students to connect, organise and participate through communities that reflect their interests, identities and aspirations.
Develop innovative approaches to engagement beyond traditional clubs, societies and volunteering models.
Drive continuous improvement using student insight, sector trends and emerging best practice.
Build sustainable and scalable opportunities that support belonging, personal development and student success.

Create Opportunities for Belonging and Participation

Ensure students can easily join, create, lead and develop student communities.
Remove barriers to participation and improve access for underrepresented and underserved groups.
Champion inclusion and belonging across all Student Communities activity.
Create meaningful opportunities for students to develop skills, confidence and leadership experience.
Ensure students play a meaningful role in shaping the future of our communities offer.

Support Student Leaders to Succeed

Lead the development of a high-quality student leader journey, from recruitment through to succession planning.
Oversee training, development and support frameworks for student leaders and volunteers.
Equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to govern their groups effectively.
Ensure student-led communities operate safely, inclusively and sustainably.
Celebrate and champion student leadership across the organisation.

Build Partnerships and Community Impact

Develop strong relationships with University departments, SportsPark, community organisations and external partners.
Create volunteering and community engagement opportunities that benefit both students and the wider Reading community.
Identify funding opportunities, partnerships and sustainable models that increase the reach and impact of student-led communities.
Represent the Students' Union on relevant University and external groups.

Lead Governance, Quality and Operational Excellence

Oversee governance frameworks for student groups, including constitutions, elections, financial controls and accountability arrangements.
Provide expert guidance on governance, conduct, disciplinary and operational matters.
Lead safeguarding, health and safety, welfare and risk management arrangements across student-led activity.
Ensure consistent, high-quality support and service standards across Student Communities.
Use feedback, complaints and insight to improve services and student outcomes.

Deliver Major Projects and Events

Hold overall accountability for Varsity, providing strategic leadership and oversight.
Lead Student Communities contributions to major Students' Union projects and events, including Welcome and the SU Awards.
Ensure key projects and events are effectively planned, governed, resourced and evaluated.
Drive continuous improvement across major programmes and activities.

Lead People, Performance and Resources

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Student Communities department.
Lead, develop and support a high-performing team of Coordinators and student staff.
Manage departmental budgets, resources and workforce planning.
Establish clear objectives, service standards and performance expectations.
Monitor and report on performance, impact and student outcomes.

Use Insight to Shape the Future

Analyse participation, demographic, financial and feedback data to identify trends and opportunities.
Use evidence and student insight to shape decision-making and future investment.
Benchmark our performance against the wider sector and identify opportunities for innovation.
Demonstrate impact through evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.

About You

Essential

Significant experience leading and developing student communities, membership services or comparable provision.
Experience managing teams, performance, budgets and operational delivery.
Experience leading large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Strong understanding of governance and accountability within student-led, volunteer-led or membership organisations.
Experience managing complex governance, conduct, complaints or high-risk operational matters.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and partnership-building skills.
Experience using insight, evidence and performance data to drive service development and improvement.
Excellent organisational, project management and decision-making skills.
A resilient and confident leader who thrives in a dynamic environment.
A passion for building communities, empowering student leaders and enhancing the student experience.

Desirable

Experience working within a Students' Union, charity or membership organisation.
Understanding of Higher Education structures and the student experience.
Experience of sports clubs, societies, volunteering, community engagement or student media.
Knowledge of BUCS, National Governing Bodies or student media governance.
A leadership, management or relevant professional qualification.

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Student Communities Manager - Job Profile

Why Join Us?

Inclusive and supportive team culture
Flexible working options
35 days’ annual leave including Christmas and Easter closure days
Professional development opportunities
Unique working environment in the heart of a vibrant Student’s Union, set on a stunning, green campus.

Ready to make our data-led strategy a reality? Apply today!

Committed to equality, celebrating diversity, and embedding sustainability—building an inclusive workplace and a brighter future for all.

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What You'll Do

Lead the Future of Student Communities

Create Opportunities for Belonging and Participation

Support Student Leaders to Succeed

Build Partnerships and Community Impact

Lead Governance, Quality and Operational Excellence

Deliver Major Projects and Events

Lead People, Performance and Resources

Use Insight to Shape the Future

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