Senior Student Activities Coordinator
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting student-led opportunities and volunteering, with a drive to empowering others and breaking down barriers to participation.
The Students’ Guild supports a wide range of student-led activities which provide exciting and rewarding opportunities for our members. This role supports the Activities Team to proactively support and empower student-led activities, as well as championing a diverse range of student-led interests that enable development, participation and belonging.
You’ll be one of the key staff contacts supporting over 300 student-led societies. Providing and support and facilitation in volunteer management such as recruitment, induction, training, reward and recognition. Ensuring student group activity runs safely, as well as supporting the strategic sustainability and development of the groups, ensuring as many students as possible have access to diverse, engaging and positive extra-curricular experiences.
The Role
Role: Senior Student Activities Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade C, £31,357.00 to £35,550.18
Contract: Permanent
Location: Exeter/Hybrid
Who are we?
The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation who are looking forward to shaping a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
- You’ll have experience volunteering or working with volunteers within a fast paced and dynamic setting.
- You’ll be capable of seeking out new opportunities and inspiring new approaches whilst being comfortable to lead and develop projects.
- You’ll know how to motivate, facilitate and lead others to enable their development.
To view the role profile and to find out more about working with us and how we help our students LOVE Exeter, please visit our website www.exeterguild.com
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for expectant parents, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives and a confidential employee advice service and assistance programme. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible working. We also provide access to great development, helping you to gain valuable experience in the charity sector and beyond, and ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
How to Apply
NOTE: To apply for this position, you will need to submit your application via our recruitment portal located on our website. We are not accepting applications via Indeed on this occasion. Website: www.exeterguild.com
Application Timeline:
Closing Date: 0930 Monday 17th August 20256
Shortlisting: 18th and 19th August 2026
Interviews: 27th/28th August 2026
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal. You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
- Please outline why you want to apply for this role and what excites you most about working within a Students Guild.
- Please describe a time when you supported volunteers, student leaders or colleagues to achieve a shared outcome. What was your role, what approach did you take, and what did you learn?
- Student Society Activities should be accessible, welcoming and inclusive to all students. Describe a time when you identified or addressed a barrier to participation, engagement or inclusion. What action did you take and what was the impact?
Please note:
- We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
- You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
- Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.
For general enquiries or if you'd like an informal chat with the team to find out more about the role, the team and what they’re looking for in our new Senior Student Activities Coordinator, you can get in touch at [email protected]
Pay: £31,357.00-£35,550.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter EX4 4PZ
