Academic Community Organiser
Listed by Students' Union
Applying
Application deadline: Mon 05 Oct 2026 12:00
Salary
£14.47 (including holiday pay) CW3
Hours
2 to 5 hours per week term-time.
Interview
Mon 12 Oct 2026
Details
To strengthen academic communities by connecting students, student leaders, and staff within a department, fostering engagement, amplifying student voice, and supporting initiatives that enhance the academic experience. This could include:
- Build relationships with students, academic staff, and student leaders across a designated department.
- Bring together Academic Reps, PAL Leaders, Peer Mentors, Departmental Societies, and other student groups to create a connected and collaborative academic community.
- Support the development and delivery of departmental initiatives that align with Students' Union and University priorities.
- Work closely with departmental staff, SU teams, and student leaders to coordinate activities and maximise their impact.
- Promote opportunities for students to get involved in representation, mentoring, peer support, and wider departmental activities.
- Produce clear and accessible communications, updates, and resources to keep students informed about opportunities, events, and developments within their department.
If you are:
- Passionate about working with communities and creating positive change
- Interested in supporting students to connect, collaborate, and get involved in departmental life.
- Organised, proactive, and able to plan and deliver activities, projects, and campaigns effectively.
- Confident gathering and interpreting feedback, insights, and evidence to inform decision making.
- Able to work effectively with students, student leaders, academic staff, and professional services teams.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently while taking initiative and ownership of priorities.
- A collaborative team player who can build effective partnerships with a range of stakeholders
Then this might be the role for you!
Applying: Complete the application form by 5 October 2026 at noon. Interviews will take place the week of 12 October 2026 (in person, with MS Teams option available if needed). For further information about the role email su-voice@bath.ac.uk quoting “Academic Community Organiser” in the subject title. You must be a registered student at the University of Bath (or will be) for the academic year 2026/27 to apply for this role.
Location: This role will mostly be based in 1 East (Claverton Down campus) or other locations on campus. There may be the option to work from home for specific tasks (by prior agreement from line manager).
Types of Work: Facilitator/Organiser
Location
On Campus, Work from home
Type of Work
Other