City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.
With a rich history spanning over 125 years, City St George’s Students’ Union’ is the primary organisation representing every City St George’s student. That makes the Students’ Union the representative body for over 27,000 members. With five Full-Time Student Officers, a team of permanent staff and the involvement of student volunteers, the Students’ Union is at the heart of activity on campus tasked with improving and delivering the best Student Experience. The Students’ Union delivers a range of services and support for its members, from independent academic advice to supporting our Programme Reps to enhance their course, to promoting the employability and development of students through our Communities Team. The Students’ Union also runs a bar and two shops which sell a range of products, including ethically sourced University branding clothing, merchandise, and stationery.
The Student Communities Coordinator plays a key role in building vibrant and inclusive student communities across the Tooting campus. The role supports societies, student media and fundraising groups, providing guidance on events, budgets, governance and leadership development. Working closely with student leaders, the postholder coordinates engaging activities and major campus events, ensures compliance with health and safety requirements, manages administrative processes, and helps create opportunities that foster belonging, participation and student success while strengthening relationships across the Students’ Union and University.
The successful candidate will have experience supporting volunteers, coordinating events and providing effective administrative support. They will possess strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. Knowledge of event-related health and safety requirements is essential, alongside confidence using Microsoft Office and online systems. They will demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and have the ability to engage and support diverse student communities.
Candidates are normally required to work on site 4+ days a week during term time to ensure we deliver an excellent service for students, which will predominantly be in Tooting with normally one day a week on the Clerkenwell site. There is greater flexibility outside of term time. During term time, this position may be required to work flexibly, which could include hours between 9am and 6pm. Additionally, candidates may need to be available for some evening and weekend shifts as needed.
** Additional Information
Closing date for applications: 06 September 2026 at 11:59pm
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
The University of business, practice and the professions
