The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is sector leading in breaking down barriers to students from the lowest socio economic backgrounds accessing Higher Education. Our Students' Union plays a vital role in ensuring ALL students across ALL campuses get the support they need to ensure they achieve their academic goals and have an excellent student experience.

If you are passionate about advancing the opportunities for students and supporting the development of a dynamic and passionate students' union this would be a great opportunity for you!

A key value of our students' union is promoting Equality and Diversity - Advancing equality and breaking down barriers in all that we do. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of their race, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or any other diversity. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require in the recruitment process or once in the post.

Trustees are responsible, individually and collectively, for leading our work in creating a better future for UWS students and the world around us.

We are living through challenging times, and our trustees play an essential role of setting our strategic direction to ensure our Union can respond to the changing needs of students.

Key responsibilities

• Trustees ensure that the activities and resources of the Union follow our charitable purposes as detailed in our constitution

• Adhere to the Nolan Principles of good governance - selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

• Ensure compliance with our constitution, charity law, company law, the Education (Scotland) Act and any other relevant legislation and regulations

• Contribute actively to the Trustee Board in giving strategic direction for the Union, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance

• Safeguard the good name and values of the Students' Union

• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation

Other duties

• Each trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience to assist the board in reaching sound decisions

• Support and mentor new trustees

• Recruitment of CEO and senior staff

This is a very exciting time to join our Students’ Union as we continue to improve and expand the range of digital opportunities to communicate and engage with our members across all five of the University campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and London. This post will be essential in bringing to life all aspects of the work we do to support students and ensure they have an excellent student experience.

This is a fun, diverse role where no two days are the same. If you are passionate about advancing and supporting the development of creative, engaging and dynamic methods of digital communication then this is the job for you!

A key value of our students' union is promoting Equality and Diversity - Advancing equality and breaking down barriers in all that we do. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of their race, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or any other diversity. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments people may require in the recruitment process or once in the post.

We are delighted you are considering the role of Student Adviser at the Union of the University of the West of Scotland. This is a very exciting time to join our award winning Students’ Union as we prepare to significantly expand the range of opportunities to engage with our services. This post will be essential in telling us what students’ think and helping our elected officers to understand the views of students.

If you are passionate about ensuring that student’s voices are heard, then this is the job for you!

A key value of our Students' Union is promoting Equality and Diversity - Advancing equality and breaking down barriers in all that we do.

Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of their race, gender / gender identify, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or any other diversity. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments people may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in the post.

This role exists to provide a professional, expert, impartial and confidential advice and support service to all University of the West of Scotland students. This role will provide specialist advice and support on matters of UWS policy and general student enquiries, helping students understand their options to help them make the best choices for them. The role will also help students access appropriate UWS support and distribute the Union’s hardship funding. The post-holder will be committed to providing a supportive and welcoming service to all our members.

We are delighted you are considering the role of Student Union Support Services Administrator with the Students’ Union of the University of the West of Scotland. This is a very exciting time to join our award winning Students’ Union as we prepare to significantly expand the range of opportunities to engage with our services. This post will be essential in telling us what students’ think and helping our elected officers to understand the views of students. If you are passionate about ensuring that student’s voices are heard, then this is the job for you! A key value of our Students' Union is promoting Equality and Diversity - Advancing equality and breaking down barriers in all that we do. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of their race, gender / gender identify, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or any other diversity. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments people may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in the post.

This role exists to provide a comprehensive support base for the democratic and representative work of UWS Union. The role will support our coordinators in delivering for our students and be a front line point of call for enquiries into the Union. The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of our internal meetings and provide logistical support for events.

We are delighted you are considering the role of Student Engagement & Representation Coordinator Union of the University of the West of Scotland. This is a very exciting time to join our award winning Students’ Union as we prepare to significantly expand the range of opportunities to engage with our services. This post will be essential in telling us what students’ think and helping our elected officers to understand the views of students. If you are passionate about ensuring that student’s voices are heard, then this is the job for you! A key value of our Students' Union is promoting Equality and Diversity - Advancing equality and breaking down barriers in all that we do. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of their race, gender / gender identify, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or any other diversity. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments people may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in the post.

This role exists to lead on the development and delivery of activities in the London Campus of UWS. The post holder will help expand our activities into the London campus by building relationships with key partners and stakeholders in London and providing support for our London based societies and student reps.

If you’re passionate about representation and policy, we have the opportunity for you.

Our Award winning Students Union is looking for a Student Representation and Policy Coordinator to cover maternity leave in our staff team. The position is available for at least a year beginning in June 2022 until the end of June 2023.

About the Role

This role exists to provide a comprehensive support base for the democratic and representative work of UWS Union. The role will support our reps in their activities, conduct and coordinate research and provide briefings on University papers and decisions for our elected full-time officers.

The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and delivery of our online student council, which sets our Union’s policies, by supporting our Union Chair Officer to lead the Student Council. The post holder will also set the agenda and circulate any relevant papers before each meeting.

The successful candidate will also take the information that we receive in surveys, University briefings and face-to-face feedback from students and interpret this information to create easy to understand briefings for our elected officers.

You can find out more about our Student Union by visiting our website: uwsunion.org.uk

This is a very exciting time to join our Students’ Union as we have emerged from the COVID cocoon with a bang! This is the first time our Student Union will have a staff member in post at the new London campus. The successful applicant will lead on the introduction and piloting a range of Student Union services that encourage and support students, including the development of societies and supporting the activities of student representatives.

A key aspect of this role will be evidencing the impact of our services and gathering the views of students about their University experience to inform future Union and University service provision.

There are many facets to this role. It is a very people focussed role with regular interactions with staff, students, and partner organisations. The post holder will work closely with colleagues in Scotland and our UWS colleagues based in London as well as our partners in other student unions in the local area.

If you have a passion for interacting with people and supporting the development of the Student Voice, then this is the job for you!

This is a very exciting time to join our Students’ Union as we have emerged from the COVID cocoon with a bang! This role exists to lead on the development and delivery of in person and online training to Student Reps, Society leaders, Sabbatical Officers, Staff and external organisations. This includes bespoke and enhanced training opportunities for the development of leadership skills and the Unions priority areas of work. The post holder will support the administration and development of the student representation system.

The successful candidate will help develop the Unions capacity building in order to improve the quality of work and productivity and will act as the quality controller for all training and development activities. They will also undertake regular analysis of organisational knowledge, skills and abilities and make recommendations to the management team on developmental activities and implement changes as directed.

If you get excited by training and want to help students’ voices be heard, then this is the job for you!