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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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Head of Learning and Development
Head Office —London
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- No degree
- Training & development
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
L&D Training Manager
ComXo —Slough
- £40,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Team management
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Strategic Commissioner - Live Well
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £59,008 - £62,422 a year
- Part-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Executive Assistant to Managing Director
Platinum Services Oxford ltd —Oxford
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Google Suite
- Free parking
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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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Junior Support Engineer
Netbuilder —Farnborough
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- No experience needed
- Windows
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Representation & Insights Manager
Reading Students' Union —Reading
- £36,961.59 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- University
- Team management
- Annual leave
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School Effectiveness Officer
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £72,104 - £76,259 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Training & development
- Leadership
2d
Junior Quality System Specialist
Loftware, Inc. —Reading
- £25,000 - £39,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- English
- Bachelor's degree
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12d
Graduate Project Manager
Tuffin Ferraby Taylor —Guildford
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
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Early Years and Childcare Development Officer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL —Oxford
- £34,434 - £37,280 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Education Expert Navigator
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £34,434 - £39,862 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Head of Global Student Recruitment & Associate Director of Global Engagement
University of Reading —Reading
- £59,966 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- Business development
- University
- Recruiting
3d
Associate Peer Review Performance Manager
Wiley —Oxford
- £29,300 - £40,900 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
Solar Project Management Administrative Assistant - Solar PV & Battery Storage
Spirit Solar Ltd —Reading
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Flexitime
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SEND Tribunals and Complaints Service Manager
Surrey County Council —Woking
- From £73,317 a year
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
eLearning Instructional Designer
Flourish —Newbury
- £32,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
People Advisor- 12 month Fixed Term Contract
QinetiQ —Farnborough
- £46,350 - £51,500 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Mentoring
- Analytics
- Employee discount
Connectivity Specialist (South West)
Baxter —Reading
- Remote
- Sales
- Business development
- Computer networking
- Annual leave

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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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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

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Lead People, Performance and Resources

Use Insight to Shape the Future

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